Childminder in Hounslow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She demonstrates a clear understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. The childminder talks about how she will use observation and assessment to establish children's starting points, to support her to identify what children need to learn next. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnerships with parents and other professionals, to ensure consistency in children's care and learning. She talks about how she intends to share information about children's progress with parents, to support children's learning at home. She plans to use strategies, such as daily discussions and text messages, to meet children's care and learning needs from the outset. n Through discussion, the childminder shows she has a thorough understanding of how to provide an inclusive setting, where children's unique achievements are celebrated. She demonstrates strong knowledge and talks about how she will

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plan a range of challenging and interesting learning experiences for children, both indoors and outdoors. This aims to support children's development and progress in all areas of the curriculum. n The childminder recognises the importance of building close emotional attachments and positive relationships with children, so they develop their confidence and feel safe and secure. The childminder describes how she will manage children's behaviour. She recognises the need to teach children to be independent and demonstrates an awareness of how to positively manage a range of children's behaviours. She explains how she will teach children to be respectful, tolerant and kind. n The childminder confidently explains how she will help children to learn about the importance of a living a healthy lifestyle, including good oral health. She explains how she will provide children with nutritious meals and snacks. The

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childminder intends to provide a range of opportunities outdoors for children to take manageable risks in their play. n The childminder describes the procedures she will follow, should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She describes the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk from possible harm. The childminder talks about how she will minimise any possible risks to children indoors, outdoors and on outings. She demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibilities to maintain a safe and secure environment for all children. n The childminder shares how she will reflect on the quality of her practice. She describes how she intends to keep her training up to date, to further her own professional development.

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This provision meets requirements

18 October 2021 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 EY555279 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10174728 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

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 2018. She lives in Feltham, in the London Borough of Hounslow. She operates her childcare Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She provides funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk of the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided. n The inspector reviewed resources and discussed how the childminder will deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation including the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of safeguarding.

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Inspection activities

18 October 2021 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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18 October 2021 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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