Childminder EY465105

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2017 8 May 2014

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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 an interesting variety of toys and activities that help engage children well. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children enjoy warm relationships with the childminder who is very responsive to their needs. This helps to support their emotional well-being effectively. Children are confident to invite adults into their play.  The childminder is a good role model to help children learn respect towards others. Children play cooperatively together.  The childminder offers a range of experiences for children to enjoy in the community. For example, they regularly visit playgroups and local nature reserves, which support children to learn about the wider world.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses a range of methods to involve them in their children's development and care, which helps to provide consistency in children's learning.  The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. She

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This provision is good

seeks the views of the parents to help develop her practice further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities fully extend children's mathematical development, particularly for those who prefer to be outside.

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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

 develop the range of experiences to extend children's mathematical knowledge and understanding further, particularly for those who prefer to be outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector carried out observations of teaching practice and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed some of the childminder's documents and policies, and read parents' feedback.  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 understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns over a child's welfare. She knows how to keep the premises free from hazards to help children play safely. The childminder has continually improved her knowledge since the last inspection. For example, she reads relevant information to update her knowledge of government frameworks and undertakes training, such as on encouraging positive behaviour from children. The childminder identifies areas for improvement to help maintain good outcomes for children. For example, she is further developing the already effective systems for tracking children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She knows the children in her care very well and joins in with their play to help extend their learning. For example, she helps younger children to name shapes and work out where to place them in the shape sorter. Children develop good early literacy skills. For example, they enjoy sharing story books with the childminder. She observes children's development and uses this information well to help plan for each child's next steps in learning. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress, such as through daily diaries and discussions. Links with other settings that children attend and schools help children to move smoothly between settings and receive continuity in their learning and care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very welcoming environment where children are motivated to explore and learn. Children's behaviour is good and they feel safe in her care. The childminder uses natural opportunities during activities to help develop children's turn- taking skills. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they have daily access to fresh air and exercise in the garden. They also enjoy a range of nutritious meals, such as homemade vegetable soup at lunchtime. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore a range of cultural traditions and celebrations, which helps them to develop an awareness of differences in society.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for their next steps in learning. They are developing important skills for their eventual move on to school. For example, children concentrate well during activities and are confident about their abilities. They also form good social skills. Children learn to become independent and manage their personal needs. For example, they put their coats and shoes on by themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465105 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 1069462 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder operates her service on weekdays between 7.30am and 6.30pm 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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