Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2017 Not applicable

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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 has developed her service well since registration. She provides an interesting range of activities and resources to support children's learning, to develop their curiosity and to help them to make good progress.  Children are happy, confident and settle quickly in the childminder's care. She communicates effectively and works closely with parents, to meet children's needs.  The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well and supports young children to develop their physical skills. For example, she encourages babies to pull themselves to standing and stretch to reach toys.  The childminder provides a welcoming and secure environment for children. She regularly checks all areas used by children to identify and minimise risks. She supervises children carefully at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is able to identify some possible areas for improvement in her practice. However, she has not yet fully considered how to reflect on her practice, or how parents' views could contribute to this process.  The childminder does not plan to develop her knowledge and skills further, to raise her service to the highest level.

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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

 strengthen systems for self-evaluation, to ensure knowledge and practice continue to develop to improve outcomes for children further  sharpen the focus on professional development, to build on existing good practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's development records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises available for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify possible concerns. She has a good knowledge of the child protection procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder finds out about children's interests when they start. She provides activities which reflect their unique interests. The childminder works closely with parents. For example, she regularly shares children's achievements with them. Parents comment very positively about the childminder. They feedback that their children enjoy going to the childminder's, and that activities support children's development well. The childminder understands the importance of working with other early years professionals involved in children's care and learning, as the need arises, to meet children's needs. The childminder takes account of feedback from early years advisers and demonstrates a commitment to make further improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. She closely monitors children's progress and shares children's assessment records regularly with parents. Babies enjoy exploring a variety of resources. For example, they are excited to explore natural resources in the treasure basket. The childminder supports very young children's interest in technology. For instance, babies thoroughly enjoy pressing the buttons on musical toys, and they smile when having their photograph taken.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being successfully. She is sensitive and caring. She is attentive to their individual needs. For example, she offers cuddles and closely follows their routines. Children regularly enjoy fresh air. They play in the garden and make regular trips to the park and activity groups. Children develop good patterns of behaviour and develop their social skills from an early age. For example, the childminder encourages sharing and group activities. The childminder has completed the required first- aid training and has a good understanding of how to respond in the event of an accident.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Babies are motivated to learn and quickly develop their independence. For example, they eagerly explore food and investigate toys. Children are developing a wide range of skills in preparation for the next stages in learning, including their eventual move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492821 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 1026099 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Isleworth in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder provides childcare from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, all year round, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a 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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