Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date 4 February 2019 Previous inspection date 23 April 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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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This provision is good

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of child development. She interacts well with the children and follows their lead in play. This helps to motivate children to play and learn. n The childminder focuses strongly on laying the foundations that children need for their future learning. She is particularly effective at supporting children's emerging communication and language skills. Children are progressing well in relation to their starting points. n Children benefit considerably from the effective settling-in process. Children show that they feel emotionally and physically secure with the childminder. n Children enjoy listening, humming along and moving to action songs. They dance and move their bodies to the rhythm, supporting for example their physical development. n The childminder supervises children carefully and carries out rigorous risk assessments of her home to help minimise hazards to children. Children move safely and freely

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This provision is good

around the play areas. n The childminder does not make best use of opportunities to fully support children's exploratory and sensory skills. n At times, the childminder overlooks hygiene routines. This does not thoroughly aid children's healthy lifestyles.

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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 extend the range of opportunities for children to further develop their exploratory and sensory skills n follow hygiene routines consistently to fully support children's healthy lifestyles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and daily routines. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the self-evaluation process and how she risk assesses the learning environments. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with children during the inspection. She invited the childminder to participate in a joint observation. n The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures and documents relating to the suitability of the childminder. She looked at children's records. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice well to make positive changes for the children and their families. For example, since the last inspection, she has created a designated playroom to help her provide activities across all areas of learning. The childminder supports her professional development, including through research and discussions with other registered providers. For instance, following a consultation with another childminder, she has reviewed the way she observes and monitors children's learning to ensure this is more accurate. Parents interviewed during the inspection commented that they are happy with the progress their children make. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed relevant training to ensure that her knowledge is current and relevant. She has a secure understanding of child protection issues and knows how to deal with concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She makes effective use of her observations to plan age-appropriate activities that children enjoy. For example, following a visit to a playgroup, the childminder provides a similar learning experience at her home to reinforce young children's learning. During play, children had lots of fun throwing and catching soft balls into the air, gaining confidence in themselves. The childminder made good use of this opportunity to incorporate other areas of learning, for example counting to develop children's early mathematics. Children are excited to learn and 'have a go' at many of the activities. For instance, they explore battery-operated toys and specialised resources that support the progression of their practical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for the children. She is a very caring and gentle practitioner, which assists children to feel self-assured. Children's behaviour is good. They listen well to adults and gain a growing understanding of what is expected of them. The childminder engages children in playful interactions to raise a positive awareness of themselves. For instance, she talks to children about their facial features and encourages them to point to their eyes, mouth and nose as part of a game. Children look, copy and respond enthusiastically.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and remain engaged in activities for long periods. They make decisions in their play and access available toys to demonstrate their independence. Children learn to use pens and crayons that help them to develop important skills such as early writing. Overall, children gain many skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They are evidently pleased with themselves, frequently smiling and clapping their hands to show pleasure for their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457326 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10083073 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and she lives in the London Borough of Hounslow. She offers her service during term time only, from 8am until 6pm from Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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