Childminder EY370274

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 22 April 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a good range of activities to engage children. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children develop warm relationships with the childminder, which supports their well- being effectively.  The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they have regular access to fresh air and exercise through daily walks and trips to the local park.  Children enjoy regular trips to local community play groups. This helps to develop their confidence and social development.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly provides information to involve them in their children's care and learning.  The childminder reviews her practice and is able to identify areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully encourage the younger children to make independent choices in play.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to learn about differences in society beyond their own family background.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 review the organisation of resources to make it easier for younger children to make choices in their play to develop their independence  improve opportunities for children to learn about the lives and backgrounds of people beyond their immediate experiences to extend their knowledge of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed examples of teaching practice and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed some of the childminder's documents and policies.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of the statutory requirements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She understands how to keep the premises free from hazards so that children can play safely. The childminder has taken steps to improve her knowledge since the last inspection. For example, she is undertaking training on supporting early speech and language development. The childminder includes the views of parents to reflect on her practice, such as by taking on their ideas to adapt activities for children. The childminder works well with other settings that children attend' for example, she helps to develop children's early reading skills. This provides consistency for children's learning and contributes to maintaining good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She offers a variety of activities to keep children engaged, such as seasonal crafts, making snowmen and decorating snowflakes. The childminder joins in with children's play. For example, she challenges them to count the number of bricks they have used to build a tower. She introduces new words to encourage younger children's language development. Children develop an interest in literacy as they enjoy looking through books together. The childminder observes and assesses children's development well. She uses this information to plan for each child's next steps in learning. She regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress, such as through daily discussions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are confident to explore and learn. Children enjoy secure relationships with the childminder. Settling-in arrangements are flexible for new children. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's starting points to support their well-being and to plan for their care and learning from the outset. Children's behaviour is good and they feel safe in the childminder's care. The childminder regularly encourages kindness between children. For example, she spends time helping them to negotiate taking turns successfully. The childminder supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious foods, such as fresh fruit and salad, with snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are confident about their abilities and persevere at activities. Children are prepared well for their next steps in learning and move on to school. For example, they regularly engage in activities to develop early language, literacy and mathematical skills. Children form good social skills. They are competent to manage their personal needs, which supports their growing independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370274 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 1057770 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder operates between 8am and 6pm throughout the year.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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