Childminder EY441447

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They demonstrate good social skills, enjoying the interaction with other children and with the childminder, who knows them well. She can confidently talk about children's abilities, likes and dislikes, and family backgrounds. She recognises what children can already do and identifies their next steps in learning accurately. Children make good progress. Children are provided with a good variety of play and learning opportunities, which have been organised to follow children's individual interests across the seven areas of learning. Children have a positive attitude to learning and persevere at new skills. They demonstrate good small-muscle skills. For example, the childminder excitedly encourages children to pick up objects, using tweezers. Children persist for long periods of time to achieve this and take great pride in themselves when they accomplish their goal. This helps children to develop resilience. Children

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The provision is good

receive huge encouragement and praise from the childminder. The childminder is skilled at helping children to take turns. She has a calm approach and clearly explains to children how to share using age-appropriate language. Children behave well and respond attentively. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She works effectively in partnerships with parents and regularly shares information about children's development and activities.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a cosy and stimulating play environment. The childminder considers which activities will engage children and keep them motivated. Children are encouraged to build up their small-muscle skills and coordination. Children explore sensory materials, such as ice and cotton wool. They enjoy using the wooden hammers to free the miniature penguins inside the ice. They have fun as the ice slides around their hands and they discover that as the ice melts it gets easier to break the ice. n Younger children enjoy reading familiar stories with the childminder, showing interest in pictures and making speech sounds. Older children use their imaginations to tell stories through their play. The childminder supports children to develop their early mathematical skills by providing opportunities for them to learn to count in their everyday routines and activities. For example, she skilfully uses children's interest in penguins to explore the concept of size and

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encourages them to count the penguins in the story, pointing to each one. n Children are happy, settled and keen to learn. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs, which fosters their security and emotional well-being. For example, younger children happily explore their environment and are reassured that the childminder is nearby. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and helps them learn how to keep themselves and others safe. Children enjoy a wide range of activities and are becoming confident and independent learners.

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need to do better?

20 January 2020 n Children have a good understanding of language and demonstrate confident communication skills. Younger children follow simple instructions and use sounds and gestures to make their meaning clear to others. Older children use sentences and learn new vocabulary. For example, when playing with the penguins, childminder introduces words such as 'igloos' and 'Antarctica'. Children use words to explain their actions. The childminder is enthusiastic in supporting children's language development. However, sometimes, she answers her own questions before giving children time to respond and develop their thinking skills further. n The childminder ensures that children have a wide range of experiences to encourage them to be physically active. For example, they play outdoors and visit local parks. She encourages self-confidence and independence by providing opportunities for children to complete age-appropriate tasks for themselves. For

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need to do better?

instance, at snack time, children learn to peel satsumas and to use a knife safely to cut up their banana. n Partnerships with other professionals are good. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders in the area to share ideas. Children also get to socialise with children of their own age, to support their confidence and to form close friendships. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to ongoing improvement and actively seeks the views of parents and children to achieve a good level of provision. However, she does not have a targeted programme of professional development in place to help raise the quality of teaching further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role in protecting children who may be at risk of harm. She is alert to possible indicators of when a child may need help and knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance. The childminder is aware of the correct procedure to take should there be an allegation. She vigilantly monitors children's safety and demonstrates good standards of hygiene when carrying out care routines. Children are encouraged to keep safe within the environment, for instance by tidying toys away and sitting down when eating. The childminder completes effective risk assessments and the premises are secure.

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should:

n give children enough time to process their thoughts, to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas n make the most of all opportunities for professional development, to enhance knowledge and skills to help improve children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441447 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10075065 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 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Hounslow. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk of the childminder's home to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written testimonials and feedback.

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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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Inspection activities

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