Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2017 15 June 2015

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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 builds warm and caring relationships with children and supports their emotional well-being effectively. New children settle quickly and show interest in their new environment.  Children take part in a range of interesting activities and happily make choices about their play. They make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points.  The childminder is committed to providing a good-quality service for children and their families. For example, she identifies further training and meets with other childminders to share good practice and keep up to date with any changes.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She works in partnership with them to support children's development.  The childminder encourages children's good behaviour. For example, she reminds them to use good manners and to share and take turns. Children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully consider younger children's varying levels of engagement and adapt her approach to help them be highly motivated and deeply involved in their learning.

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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 younger children's interest during activities, adapting them more effectively to help all children be highly engaged and make as much progress as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with the children and spoke with the childminder about children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, regarding her practice and the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes.  The inspector checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She has clear procedures to report any concerns to help keep children safe. The childminder uses risk assessments well to keep the indoor and outdoor environments secure and maintain children's safety at all times. The childminder monitors children's progress and regularly shares information with parents. This helps to keep them informed about the care and learning their children receive. The childminder works in partnership with other early years settings that children attend, sharing information to help with providing consistency of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good opportunities for children to explore and investigate using their senses. For example, they enjoy mixing shaving foam using their hands and show amazement when they add paint to the foam and notice the colour change. The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. For example, she models vocabulary well and encourages children to repeat words. The childminder ensures children have a variety of toys to support their interests. She organises her home and resources well to enable children to make choices about their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages parents to work closely with her to settle their children in. This helps her to get to know the children and respond to their individual needs. For example, she is aware of children's interests and makes sure their favourite toys are visible when they arrive. Children are eager to explore their surroundings and this helps with the separation process. The childminder ensures that children are healthy, active and have many opportunities to spend time outdoors. For example, they go on daily walks to visit local parks or toddler groups. The childminder promotes healthy eating and encourages parents to provide nutritious snacks and meals for their children's lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and make good progress in their development. Overall, they are motivated and interested and complete tasks well. For example, children learn how to mould play dough, making different sizes and shapes. Children develop good levels of confidence and independence. For example, they indicate when they want to play in the garden. They use chalks to make marks outside on the ground, helping to develop their early writing skills. Children are prepared well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101078 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 1091256 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Isleworth in the London Borough of Hounslow. She works Monday to Friday, from approximately 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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