Childminder EY483677

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2018 24 May 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children benefit from a strong relationship with the childminder. She knows their individual routines and personalities. Children are happy, settled and confident in her care, supporting their well-being effectively.  Partnership working with parents is strong. The childminder regularly exchanges information to help ensure continuity in children's care and learning, for example, through daily discussions and regular parents' meetings.  Children benefit from exploring the local environment. For instance, they visit local shops, libraries and parks, and regularly attend playgroups.  Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder monitors their achievements well and identifies where children require additional support. She makes effective use of activities to help them catch up in their learning.  The childminder continues to develop and improve her knowledge and address the

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This provision is good

issues raised at the previous inspection. For example, she attends training and works closely with the early years adviser.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not build on children's counting skills to extend their mathematical development as fully as possible.  The childminder does not consistently organise the environment to offer the best encouragement for children to make choices and become fully engaged in activities.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to build on children's counting skills  provide an environment that makes it easier for children to make their own choices and become motivated and engaged in all their activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities as well as during their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report child protection concerns. She ensures all areas are suitable for children to play safely to protect their welfare. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding matters up to date effectively. For example, she attends regular training and accesses online resources. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and is committed to continually improving her service. She takes into account children's likes and interests and encourages parents to give their opinions and views when considering areas she could develop. For example, she has recently changed how she shares observations with parents to ensure they understand the information clearly and are kept up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is patient and has a good understanding of children's abilities. She observes and completes regular assessments of children's achievements, helping her to find out what they can do and plan relevant next steps in their learning. The childminder effectively supports young children's communication and language skills. For example, she engages them in worthwhile conversations and emphasises key words to help enhance their understanding and speaking skills. She also speaks to children in their home languages to support their language skills further. Children have good opportunities to explore technology. For instance, younger children learn how to open toys using buttons and the childminder supports children in using computer tablets safely.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are kind, considerate and well mannered. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively with gentle reminders. For example, she helps them learn how to share and take turns with toys, treating others kindly. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before they eat their fruit. The children enjoy balanced and nutritious meals with their likes and dislikes in mind. The childminder supports children to learn about other cultures and diversity. For example, children listen to music and songs that reflect the differences and similarities between themselves and other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining a good range of skills ready for the next stage of learning. They are confident, sociable and become increasingly independent. For example, younger children persevere as they learn to open toys or manage simple tasks themselves. Younger children are developing their literacy skills well. For example, they begin to recognise and sound out letters that are familiar to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483677 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 1107926 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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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