Childminder in Hounslow

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children learn and play in a stimulating and engaging learning environment. The childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn and plans a range of interesting and educational activities. She has high expectations for all children and is skilled at making learning fun. The childminder is extremely caring and nurturing. She frequently gives children encouragement and supports them to understand about expected behaviour. Children are very happy and show high levels of motivation. Children's imagination and creativity are supported extremely well. For instance, they delight in exploring a farm sensory tray with grass, pine cones and wood chippings. This supports children's descriptive language as they explore different textures and learn new words. Children's early mathematical knowledge is also promoted effectively. This is evident when children learn about different colours when playing posting games and exploring different coloured rice. Although

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The provision is good

children have good opportunities to learn indoors and are frequently taken out in the local community, the childminder does not make the best possible use of her outdoor area to fully support children's learning across all areas of the curriculum. Furthermore, some opportunities are missed for children to learn about their similarities and differences, and so support their growing understanding of the world.

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n The childminder is extremely dedicated and committed and provides high-quality care and education for children. She plans age-appropriate, exciting and enriching activities to help children learn new knowledge and gain confidence in acquiring new skills. Children make very good progress and develop a love of learning. n The childminder is successful at supporting children's language and communication skills. This is evident when she commentates on their play and introduces new words. For instance, children have fun pretending to cook and discuss different foods. They also enjoy reading stories and naming animals when exploring puzzles. n The childminder places high emphasis on children's emotional well-being. She has a strong bond with children and is highly responsive and attentive to their individual needs. She frequently boosts their self-esteem and confidence. She gives lots of praise and is an excellent role model. As a result, children have a

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positive attitude towards trying new experiences and behave extremely well. n The childminder frequently observes children's progress and new achievements. She precisely uses what she knows about children to plan new activities to help close any gaps in their learning. The childminder has established good channels of communication with parents and frequently offers ideas for home learning. This means that children benefit from good levels of continuity in their care and

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26 September 2019 education. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents express high levels of satisfaction and appreciation. They state that they feel well informed about their children's development and like the childminder's good organisation skills and high level of professionalism. n Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles. This is illustrated when they eat a range of healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. Children also have regular opportunities to be active and to develop their physical skills, for example when visiting soft play and a local park. n The childminder shows appropriate commitment to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For instance, she attends relevant training and regularly seeks advice from other early years professionals to help develop and improve the provision. n The childminder regularly evaluates the service she provides. She has plans to develop her outdoor area to further enhance opportunities for children to learn

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from a broader range of activities and experiences outside. n Opportunities are missed to help children learn about what makes them unique and reflect on each other's differences, so developing deeper knowledge of the diverse world in which we live.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder shows clear knowledge about her responsibilities to keep children safe and has a good awareness of safeguarding issues. She recognises signs or behaviours that may indicate that children are at risk of harm and understands the correct procedures to follow to seek additional support. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments and daily checks. She places high priority on promoting children's safety and welfare and trying to minimise any potential hazards or risks to children in her care.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to engage in a wider range of activities outdoors, to promote their overall learning n increase opportunities for children to learn about their similarities and differences, diversity and the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545453 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10101145 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 to 9 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Hounslow. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder about how she supports the children in her care. n Several written testimonials were looked at and parents' views were considered as part of the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated a learning experience together. n A range of essential documentation was viewed, such as suitability check information and training certificates. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home that she uses for caring for children.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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