Raposo Do Amaral Santos Simpson, Marina

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 develop close attachments with the childminder and feel safe and secure in her care. They confidently go to her for cuddles and reassurance. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. The childminder knows the children well and recognises signs of when young children are hungry, tired or need their nappy changing. Children settle quickly and are eager to explore the homely environment. Children behave well and are learning about their feelings, rules and the boundaries that are in place.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. Children show excitement and fully engage in the activities provided for them. For example, young children show delight as they explore a tray of dried beans. They use spoons and their fingers to fill the cups and enjoy listening to the noise they make when they shake them. The childminder uses praise and encouragement, and children play cooperatively together.

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The provision is good

Children are active learners and freely move around and follow their own ideas well. They benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors and are developing good physical skills. For example, they enjoy using the in-ground trampoline that they can access easily, and learn to climb, kick and throw balls. Parents comment that their children have progressed in their development since attending the childminder's setting. They particularly mention how happy their children are in her kind and highly effective care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder attends regular training online to further her own professional development. She reflects on the quality of her provision to identify areas for improvement. n Young children benefit from close interactions with the childminder to support both their social and emotional development and language and communication skills. The childminder uses clear language. She responds to children's non- verbal cues and models new words consistently. She naturally incorporates singing and rhymes into daily activities to develop children's listening and attention skills. n The childminder observes the children and gathers information about what they know and can do, to help her provide learning experiences that will build on their learning right from the onset. The childminder is organised and carefully plans a good range of activities that support children's interests and stage of development. Children benefit from activities which capture their curiosity and

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need to do better?

enthusiasm for learning. However, the childminder does not ensure that all resources are visible and accessible to enable children to make choices in their

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need to do better?

26 October 2021 play. n The childminder is a qualified nutritionist and understands the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle. She provides healthy home-cooked meals and snacks and can adapt her meals to meet a range of dietary requirements. Children enjoy picking the pears off the pear tree in the garden for snack. The childminder encourages children to brush their teeth after meals to help them develop an understanding of oral hygiene. Children listen to a song about brushing teeth, and the childminder uses positional words as they brush, such as 'front' and 'back. n The childminder skilfully supports children who speak English as an additional language. She talks to children in English and gathers key words from parents in their home language. This helps to support children to use English words when they communicate. n The childminder supports children's independence effectively. She encourages

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young children to feed themselves, take their shoes off and help to tidy away activities. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations of what children can achieve. She uses every opportunity to develop children's learning. As a result, children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder organises walks and outings to provide new and enjoyable experiences for children. Children enjoy trips to the library, playgroups, parks and the farm. This helps children to learn about the world around them and their local community. n The childminder has built strong partnerships with parents. They share information about their child's individual needs and care routines when they first start. This helps children to settle quickly. She shares information using an online application and via electronic messaging to keep parents up to date with their children's progress and care routines.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She can identify the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her training up to date and is aware of wider aspects of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty. She knows who to contact at her local authority if she needs any advice or guidance. The childminder makes good use of risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in her home and on outings. Fire evacuation procedures are practised so that children know how to respond in the case of an emergency.

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should:

26 October 2021 n review the organisation of the learning environment to ensure that children have access to resources that allow them to make independent choices and decisions in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561873 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10191389 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Feltham, in the London Borough of Hounslow. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a learning walk and discussed how the childminder organises her provision. n Discussions were held with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and evaluated the impact of teaching on the children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including qualifications and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Letters received from parents were viewed by the inspector to gain their views of the childminder's service.

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Inspection activities

26 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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Inspection activities

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