Childminder in Hounslow

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 settle well and securely. The childminder values each child highly. She takes time to get to know their likes, dislikes and home routines. The childminder uses this information successfully to give children enjoyable activities and familiar routines. Children have strong, close relationships with the childminder. She interacts warmly with children and uses a gentle tone of voice. Children benefit from a balanced curriculum, which builds on their learning. They learn useful skills in preparation for school.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder manages their behaviour effectively. She is clear about her expectations, which she shares with children. The childminder uses praise successfully to help children to act in positive ways. Children learn to do things for themselves. For instance, they learn to take off and put on their coats and shoes, and help to tidy away toys. Children show consideration for each other and share well. For example, they take turns to use different musical toys as they play. Children learn to accept and respect difference. The childminder reads stories that have characters from different cultures and religions. She talks to children about different religious festivals to develop their understanding.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a broad variety of interesting activities based on the areas of learning. She considers children's current skills and provides tasks to help them to move on in their development. Children make good progress. n Children gain a good understanding of the world. For example, the childminder takes children to visit a local farm where she teaches them the names of different animals. She plants and grows flower seeds with children, and they learn how things grow. This supports children's understanding of the world well. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children's creative development. For example, they enjoy using animal stamps to make prints with paint. Children use crayons and pencils in a variety of colours to practise their drawing skills. n Children have a good understanding of their feelings. The childminder talks to children regularly about how they are feeling and teaches them the names of

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different emotions. This helps children to understand about themselves and promotes their well-being. n The childminder teaches children good communication, language and literacy skills. For instance, she reads a wide range of books to children and often uses props. This helps children to engage well with stories and to learn new words. The childminder sings a broad variety of songs and rhymes to children to support their language development. n The childminder teaches children good early mathematical skills. For instance, as they play with construction bricks, she uses mathematical vocabulary such as

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need to do better?

11 May 2022 'more', 'bigger', 'add' and 'higher'. The childminder counts objects with children as they play, and sings a wide range of number songs and rhymes. n The childminder works well with parents. She gives parents daily feedback about their children's progress and well-being. The childminder helps parents to support their children's learning effectively. For instance, she gives parents ideas on activities to carry out at home with their children. n The childminder is keen to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. For example, she has attended several courses, including a course about working with parents, which has led to improvements in this area. n The childminder supports children's physical development. Children practise a range of physical skills, such as climbing, balancing and running while playing outdoors. They learn good small-muscle control, for example, as they use play dough or paint pictures.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to gain good awareness of oral hygiene. She provides healthy routines for children. The childminder prepares nutritious meals and snacks, and gives children daily physical challenges. However, she has not fully developed ways for children to learn about the value of healthy eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder prioritises children's safety. She knows the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of abuse. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to keep children safe. She has a good knowledge of the signs that suggest a child might be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder knows the relevant agencies to report her concerns to in order to keep children protected from harm. She keeps her home clean, safe and secure. The childminder regularly checks all parts of her home to help protect children from the risk of hazards.

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should:

n develop more ways to help children to gain an understanding of the benefits of healthy eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393017 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10120665 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 23 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Brentford, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder provides care for children all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for public bank holidays. She provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent, while they viewed the premises. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and discussed their progress. n The inspector read and considered written comments from parents during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

11 May 2022 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

11 May 2022 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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