Childminder 116063

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They settle very quickly and choose what they want to play with. The childminder ensures that children who are new to her setting feel comfortable and emotionally secure. She gathers detailed information about children's routines and what they can already do when they start. Children show positive attitudes and explore the childminder's home with curiosity. Children are particularly keen to interact with the childminder's pet cat, and they delight in talking about making a birthday cake for her. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children learn simple house rules and the importance of being kind to each other, sharing and taking turns. Children are provided with good opportunities to explore the local environment with the childminder. For example, they visit the local parks and library, and explore churches and temples. These help to support their physical

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The provision is good

well-being and their understanding of the wider world effectively. Children have good opportunities to make independent choices in their play as they select from the resources and follow their interests. The childminder supports their play effectively as she interacts and offers her thoughts to extend their ideas. For example, she demonstrates how to make a helicopter with building blocks.

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n The experienced and dedicated childminder is a strong role model and children learn to behave well. They listen to her instructions and show respect for her home. The childminder teaches children well and supports their language development. She continuously encourages thoughtful and engaging conversations, and children express themselves with great confidence. n The childminder enthusiastically joins in with children's play by offering comments, introducing new words and asking questions to help children to further develop their speech. Children enjoy sharing their ideas, remembering events and discussing their play. n The childminder supports children to develop their understanding of the natural world. For example, they grow sunflowers in the garden and watch the squirrels eat the sunflower seeds. n The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training and seeks further opportunities to develop her practice and further her knowledge to build on the

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good quality of teaching. She regularly attends childminding forums to find out about new ideas for learning activities for children. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment that they have confidence in the childminder and feel their children make good progress in her care. She works with parents to encourage them to support their children's development at home, for instance toilet training. n Parents receive regular updates on their child's progress and detailed daily

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21 October 2019 information about their child's activities and care routines. The childminder liaises with other settings that children attend to promote continuity in learning. n At times, the childminder does not make full use of all opportunities to encourage younger children to complete tasks they are capable of doing by themselves, to help them develop their independence further. n The childminder gives children's personal, social and emotional development a high priority. Children are happy in her care. New children settle very quickly and securely when they first arrive in the childminder's care. Children show that they feel confident, comfortable and safe. n Children enjoy exploring a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities. Older children play board games and younger children explore puzzles, blocks and transport vehicles. n The childminder has high expectations for children and assesses their

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development consistently, to ensure they make good progress. She completes regular observations of children and uses this information to identify any gaps in learning and development, and plan effectively for their next steps. n The childminder is ambitious and evaluates her practice effectively. She uses information gained from parents' feedback and training to improve the quality of the learning and care experiences that she provides for children. This helps to improve the outcomes for children. n Overall, the childminder offers good opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills. However, sometimes she does not make the most of naturally occurring opportunities to help children gain new knowledge and practise skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps the children in her care safe and regularly assesses her provision for any potential hazards. The childminder supports children to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to cross the road safely on daily walks, not talk to strangers and take part in fire drills.

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should:

n make better use of everyday opportunities to further extend children's independence n use activities more effectively to challenge children further and help them build on what they already know and can do, so they can make the best possible progress, especially in relation to mathematics.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116063 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10120477 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 3 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. She offers care all year round from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed the resources she provides to support children's learning. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and children's records. n The inspector spoke to one parent during the inspection and viewed written feedback from parents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the organisation and planning of children's activities. n The inspector looked at children's records, the policies and procedures and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of the household.

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Inspection activities

21 October 2019 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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Inspection activities

21 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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