Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date 20 November 2018 Previous inspection date 8 June 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 keeps her knowledge up to date and shares information with other professionals. She completes online research and reads professional magazines to help her to gain ideas for activities. This helps to sharpen the childminder's teaching skills and improve her practice further. n Children behave well. The childminder acts as a positive role model and sets clear boundaries for children's behaviour. She supports children to understand routines and helps them to share and find solutions, such as when they disagree over the toys. n The childminder places a sharp focus on helping children to develop their early language and communication skills. For instance, she repeats words and provides a commentary to help children to develop their listening and speaking skills. n Children have fun as they learn and are eager to join in with activities. They develop the skills that they need for the next stage in their learning, including pre-school and

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The provision is good

school. For example, they sit and listen eagerly to stories, and predict what will happen next. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being well. Children are well supervised, learn how to keep themselves safe and and benefit from a safe and secure environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to access resources to promote their early literacy skills. n The childminder does not seek the views of parents about their children's development on entry to the setting, to help her to quickly identify any gaps in children's progress from the start.

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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 the opportunities for children to easily access a suitable range of resources to help further extend their skills in mark making and early writing n seek the views of parents about their children's level of development on entry, and use this information to inform assessments of children's progress and to quickly identify any emerging gaps in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's development. n The inspector reviewed children's development records, a selection of the childminder's policies, children's records and evidence of her suitability. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and considered the impact on their learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder actively seeks the views of others, including children and parents, to help her to evaluate her provision and drive continuous improvement. Since her last inspection, the childminder has developed her interactions with young children to help to support their vocabulary. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe and protecting them from harm. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date to help to recognise the signs that may indicate a child is at risk. Regular monitoring of children's learning and development enables the childminder to identify what children know and can do and plan for their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She provides a stimulating environment to help children to learn and develop. Children confidently explore their surroundings and participate in a good range of activities to extend their learning further. The childminder uses children's interests to extend their learning and knowledge. For example, she encourages young children to count as they play. The childminder uses mathematical language, such as 'bigger than' and 'smaller than' to help children to compare different sizes. Children successfully learn about the people and families who live within their local community. The childminder takes children to visit parks, shops and playgroups. Children meet people from diverse backgrounds to help them to value and respect the similarities between themselves and others. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children who prefer to play outdoors. Children enjoy being outdoors. The childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

makes the most of learning opportunities in her garden and on visits to local parks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in procedures, including visiting children in their own homes, helps children to build positive attachments with the childminder. Children are happy and settled, and show high levels of emotional well-being. The childminder meets children's individual needs well and recognises when some children need additional emotional support. For example, she provides one-to-one time for children who are feeling a little unwell. Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active and learn the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, they play in playgrounds to use apparatus and play active games. The childminder gives children regular praise to help ensure that they feel good about themselves. Children show high levels of self- confidence and they are happy to explore the well-resourced environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning and are working within the typical range of development for their age. Toddlers are happy to complete simple tasks and are eager to find out new things. Older children recall past experiences and talk about their families. All children complete tasks to develop their independence, including washing their hands before meals, and helping with dressing and undressing before going outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116083 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10072286 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 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Isleworth, Middlesex. The childminder's service is open from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification. She receives funding for the provision of early education for children aged three years.

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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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Registers

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