Childminder in Hounslow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a sound understanding of how to safeguard children. She fully understands her role and responsibility to report any child protection concerns she has to the relevant agency. n The childminder talks with enthusiasm about how she plans from the observations of the children to ensure that she is meeting their individual needs. The childminder shows she is aware of the importance of sharing information with parents and carers to support continuity in children's learning and development. n The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify her priorities and she describes how attending training will keep her up to date with current legislation. She talks about how she will implement a variety of policies and procedures to support her practice. n The childminder explains how she encourages children to have healthy lifestyles. For example, she will provide plenty of opportunities for children to be physically

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active outside in the fresh air. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She recognises the need to teach children to be independent and to develop their confidence and self-esteem. She believes that encouraging children to be kind, respectful and to develop positive relationships is important. n The childminder knows the importance of providing a safe and secure environment. She has risk assessment procedures in place for her home and for outings.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543700 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10100891 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 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Brentford, in the London Borough of Hounslow. She operates during term time from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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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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16 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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