Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date 14 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. A range of interesting activities and resources supports children in their learning. n Children share close relationships with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder and her assistants offer reassurance to children and are attentive to their care needs. Young children approach them with ease for a cuddle and show a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home. n Partnerships with parents are very effective. The childminder uses daily diaries and regular discussions to share information about children's well-being and progress. Parents comment that they are kept well informed and they are very happy with the care and support that their children receive. n The professional and experienced childminder reflects on her practice to make ongoing improvements. She works effectively with her assistants. The childminder shares her

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The provision is good

knowledge and provides support to her assistants to establish a shared approach in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, creative activities are directed by adults and children do not have as much time as possible to fully explore their own ideas. n Occasionally, the organisation of activities is not always as effective as possible, to fully meet the needs of the youngest children.

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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

n increase opportunities for children to explore and develop their own creative ideas during their play n review the organisation of activities to provide more opportunities for the youngest children to be fully engaged.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed documentation, including children's development records, polices and the self-evaluation form. n The inspector took account of written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. They regularly observe and monitor children's progress and identify the next steps in children's individual learning. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development and implements what she learns. For instance, she has completed training in positive interactions to enhance her practice and relationships with children. The childminder has links with staff at other settings that children attend. She shares information to provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and motivated to learn. Children's literacy and language skills are supported well. For example, the childminder and assistants extend children's vocabulary by introducing new words in English and children's home languages. Children develop their early literacy skills. They enjoy snuggling up to listen to stories and enjoy looking at books independently. The childminder encourages children play imaginatively. Children thoroughly enjoy dressing up their favourite outfits. They move their bodies and join in with actions to familiar songs. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, during craft activities older children are encouraged to count, talk about size and recognise shapes. Young children enjoy number rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good awareness of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy physical activities, make regular trips to the park and play in the childminders garden. Children enjoy a healthy diet and the childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and develop their self-care skills. Children learn to keep safe. For example, they handle scissors with care and know how to play safely in the childminders home. The childminder and her assistants give children lots of praise. Children respond positively to the encouragement they receive and develop high levels of self-esteem. Children learn about the wider community and show kindness to others. For example, they talk about the produce in their advent box, which they are collecting for a food bank.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Children are confident, develop good social skills and independence from an early age. They attend groups, where they interact with other children, share and take turns. Children are quickly developing the skills they need for the next stage in learning, including their eventual move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149822 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10072440 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Isleworth, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder provides care all year round on weekdays, from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holiday and family holidays. She is in receipt of funding to provide early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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