Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date 6 February 2019 Previous inspection date 16 May 2013

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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 continues with her professional development, such as through training and workshops, to enhance her knowledge and teaching practice. Since the last inspection, for example, she has gained further ideas to enrich children's learning experiences at the setting. n The childminder helps children to make as much progress as they can from their starting points. She observes and monitors children's learning closely, to inform planning for what they need to learn next. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They find that the childminder provides advice and support that enable their children to develop well. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to continually support children's learning. This helps to complement the learning of children who attend other early years settings. n Children build good levels of confidence and independence as they play and learn.

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This provision is good

They are beginning to form close friendships that support their emotional well-being effectively. n On occasions, the childminder does not fully consider the learning needs of the youngest children during some planned activities. This does not encourage the full participation of the youngest children. n At times, the childminder does not implement her hygiene routines as consistently as possible. This does not thoroughly support children's understanding of 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 review the organisation of some planned activities to increase the level of participation for the youngest children, to help them to make the best possible progress n follow hygiene routines more consistently, to help raise children's understanding of how to look after themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed indoor activities and she assessed the impact these have on children's learning. She invited the childminder to participate in a joint observation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records and sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's training records. n The inspector spoke with parents and read written feedback from them to gain their views about the quality of the provision. n The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process and arrangements for professional development with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends relevant training to keep her knowledge of child protection up to date. This is evident in the way she explains the causes for concern and the reporting procedures that are in line with the guidelines of the local authority. The childminder knows her duty to inform Ofsted of significant events, including any changes to her suitability. She is secure in her knowledge of how to deal with emergency situations to help keep children safe. The childminder checks her home and supervises children appropriately to minimise risks to them. The self- evaluation process is effective. The childminder reflects on what she does well and makes positive changes to improve outcomes for the children. For example, she has increased the resources on offer to support children's imaginary play more successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows good procedures for monitoring the progress children make in their learning. She plans a variety of adult-led and child-initiated activities that are fun and purposeful. For example, when the childminder observes that children enjoy manipulating play objects, she provides them with resources to practise using the small- muscles in their hands. Children, particularly the older ones, show strong levels of concentration as they thread different sized pasta onto dried spaghetti. Younger children are equally engaged while exploring shape and coin sorters. The childminder incorporates counting and the recognition of colours skilfully during these activities. Children listen attentively and respond well. The childminder provides good support that aids children's language and communication skills. This includes talking, reading and singing to the children throughout the session, which they all enjoy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to behave well. For example, she tells children the difference between right and wrong and the effects of their actions on their peers. This helps children to play and interact positively with each other. The childminder gives children lots of praise when they get things right during activities. For instance, she tells children 'well done' and 'good try,' which keeps them motivated to play. The childminder welcomes children warmly into her home. She is sensitive and values children's different family backgrounds. Children show that they are happy and settled at the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children including those who speak English as an additional language, gain a variety of skills that they need for their future learning. They are physically active and explore the learning environments confidently. Older children are keen to look at books and pretend to read to themselves. This helps to support the development of children's early literacy skills. Younger children have lots of fun as they explore different musical instruments, which enable them to express themselves creatively. Overall, children make good developmental progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421311 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10083020 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 16 May 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Hounslow. She offers her service from, 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks a year. 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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