Childminder EY483677

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not yet obtained all the required suitability checks for household members to ensure children's safety, although she does supervise children closely.  Younger children have few opportunities to play and explore using their senses, to help them make the most of learning experiences.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. She is caring and attentive to children's needs and provides a nurturing environment for children.  The childminder works closely with parents to help young children feel settled and secure, and to meet their individual needs. Parents comment they are happy with the care their children receive.  The childminder provides a welcoming and child-friendly environment. Suitable resources are accessible for children of all ages and help them progress well in relation to their starting points.  The childminder is committed to continually improving her service. For example, through training, research and reflecting on her practice to keep her knowledge up to date and improve outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted with all necessary information so that relevant checks for household members over the age of 16 years are completed to ensure their suitability. 06/06/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 make better use of opportunities to support younger children's exploration, sensory experiences and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises indoors and outside, and resources available for children.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector took account of parents' verbal views.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation the childminder uses to support the practice and discussed self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has updated her child protection knowledge. She knows the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and knows what steps to take. However, she has not yet obtained all the required checks regarding the suitability of household members. This was due to a misunderstanding. The childminder is taking steps to ensure all checks are completed. The childminder does not leave children unsupervised with any unchecked person to ensure she can protect children's safety. The childminder recognises the importance of working with other professionals involved in children's care and learning, when the need arises.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have fun in the childminder's home. Young children enjoy playing imaginatively. They squeal with delight as they play peek-a-boo. They move their bodies to the songs they hear when they press buttons on toys. The childminder knows children well. She monitors their progress and plans for the next step in their learning. The childminder provides resources which she uses to help children to begin to recognise differences and develop respect for others, such as by using books. Children are developing good communication skills. For example, young children repeat simple words and vocalise during play. Children who speak English as an additional language have regular opportunities to use and hear their home language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weakness in leadership and management does not impact on children's safety. The childminder supervises children closely and they are not left alone with anyone who has not been checked. The childminder is a good role model. For example, she talks calmly to young children and helps develop their self-esteem and positive patterns of behaviour through praise and encouragement. Healthy lifestyles are supported well. For example, the childminder encourages young children to develop their physical skills. For example, she positions toys to encourage young children to stretch to reach toys. Young children enjoy crawling through tunnels. They make regular trips to the park and children benefit from fresh in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning and development. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move to nursery or school. Children are happy and confident. They engage well in activities, and begin to make independent choices from an early age and are motivated to learn. Children develop good social skills, for example, they learn to share from a very early age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483677 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 1002877 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Heston, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder offers care on weekdays, all year round.

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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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