Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2018 20 March 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 has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She ensures that the house is safe and secure for children and that any hazards are minimised.  Children are very well looked after by the childminder. She is kind, caring and compassionate towards them. Children from strong relationships with her and feel settled and content in her care.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works together with parents to establish what children can do when they first start at the setting. This means that the childminder can plan suitably for children from the beginning.  The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment for children. There is a wide range of resources and activities from which children benefit. Children make good progress in all aspects of their learning.  The childminder takes guidance from her local authority and makes links with other childminders to help her make improvements in the provision for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully consider how she can differentiate her teaching to ensure that babies are as consistently well challenged and stimulated as older children, particularly during adult-led activities.  Observations and assessments of children's learning are not always used to plan precise next steps in learning to help ensure that children make the best possible progress.

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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

 set high expectations and ensure babies are well challenged during planned activities with older children  strengthen the use of observations and assessments to plan precise next steps to enable all children to make the best possible progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed an evaluation of teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written recommendations presented on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is experienced and regularly attends training. She uses her knowledge well to provide good-quality experiences for children. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures in place. This is consistently implemented and underpins her childminding provision. Children's development is closely monitored by the childminder. She puts appropriate intervention into place for any children who are not making expected progress in their learning. The childminder is reflective of her practice, seeks feedback and considers what she can do even better. Parents comment on the excellent communication and on how happy children are to attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She plans activities that they will enjoy. Assessments made are accurate. The childminder shares information about children's development with parents. This helps to support consistency in their learning. Older children have fun during a cooking activity. The childminder is organised and ensures that children have all of the equipment they need to be able to make their own pizza. The childminder encourages children to try vegetables of which they are unsure. She talks to children about the benefits of healthy eating. Children develop good independence as they spread and assemble the ingredients of their pizzas. Children enjoy playing with play dough. They refine their small-muscle skills as they roll, mould and cut shapes out of the dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Babies receive lots of cuddles and affection from the childminder. She has a loving and gentle manner with them and they are happy in her care. Older children settle quickly into the childminder's care and enjoy playing games together. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and clear with her expectations of children's behaviour. Children share and take turns with resources happily. The childminder ensures that children have regular opportunities to be physically active and they enjoy regular trips to local parks and toddler groups. This supports children to be sociable and make friends with children of their own age.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They develop a range of skills which prepares them well for their eventual move to school. Older children are confident communicators and speak happily to adults about their home life and hobbies. Babies crawl and explore their surroundings. They roll a ball back and forth across the floor and squeal in delight when the ball comes back in their direction.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273565 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 1091831 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Isleworth, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The setting operates on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for 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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