Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2018 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 effective partnerships with parents. For example, they share relevant information about the child's day. Together they help to ensure consistent welfare and learning experiences for the children. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she offers their children.  The childminder skilfully supports children's developing communication skills. For example, she encourages the children to express themselves and lead their own play, telling her where they want to play. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are very safe and secure in the care of this thoughtful childminder. She is kind and thoughtful towards the children, who she knows very well, and offers them good levels of emotional security.  The childminder successfully evaluates her childcare practice and actively looks for ways to improve her service. For example, she reads relevant documents and blogs,

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This provision is good

and seeks training experiences. This benefits the children and helps the childminder to understand any changes in childcare legislation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not use opportunities to strengthen children's use and understanding of mathematics to extend 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 the learning opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and their conversations with the childminder in her home and the garden.  The inspector looked at the rooms and resources the children use.  The inspector examined documentation, and discussed how the childminder observes and records children's progress.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her service and identifies priorities for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities towards child protection. She knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms that may alert her to any welfare concerns and how to report these concerns. Recent safeguarding training helps the childminder to understand how to further protect children in her care. The childminder carefully observes and assesses the children. She knows the children well and uses her knowledge to understand what they know, and to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge about the children's interests and how they like to learn, to organise activities that excite the children and make learning enjoyable. For example, she plans a painting activity to support children who prefer not to get messy. The childminder offers a wide range of resources. For example, children who want to paint use materials, such as various brushes and cars, to make marks and enhance the activity. The childminder helps the children to make their own choices. For example, she asks the children what they would like to do and shows them what is available. The childminder plans a range of ways to develop children's physical skills. They enjoy walks in the local park and learn how to negotiate steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive to the changing needs of the children. For example, when they are tired and hungry she offers cuddles, food and extra support. Children are encouraged to develop their self-care skills and confidence. For example, the childminder encourages them to think what clothes they will need on a cold day in the garden. The childminder uses a garden activity to help children to understand how fresh air contributes to a healthy lifestyle. The childminder values the home life of the children and she talks about special times in their family life. The childminder helps the children to understand and value their local community. They enjoy visiting local parks and gardens to learn about special events, such as Diwali.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop useful skills to assist them in their next steps in learning and eventual move to school. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they learn how to use keys and confidently try to fit them into locks to discover what is in the play house. Children develop good communication skills which help them to use their good manners. For example, they know to say 'please' and 'thank you' to their friends and adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490561 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 1023852 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 5 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 the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder offers care each weekday, throughout most of 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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