Childminder in Hounslow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to provide an interesting educational programme that meets the needs of young children. She understands the different areas that children need to learn to help them move on to the next stage in their education, such as good communication and social skills. The childminder describes how she ensures that activities are lively and child-focused. She explains how this means that children will have fun while in her care. For example, she discusses how children will pretend to be a team of secret agents on the journey to school. n The childminder explains how she takes a sensitive and calm approach to managing children's behaviour. She places a strong focus on children's emotional well-being. For example, the childminder describes how she will help children to discuss their feelings and moods. She explains how this will help children to learn to understand and regulate their behaviour.

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n The childminder understands the importance of physically active play. For example, she describes how she will encourage very young children to walk by providing suitable resources, holding hands and praising their physical achievements. The childminder discusses how older children can easily access a good range of outdoor play equipment in the garden to help them to develop their physical skills, such as slides and wheeled toys. n The childminder has continued to keep her childminding knowledge up to date. She has recently attended training courses to support her in developing her practice. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to provide an inclusive provision. She describes how she will promote respect and tolerance for different people, families and communities. n The childminder risk assesses her home on a daily basis when children are attending, to ensure that the premises are safe and secure. She has a sound

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understanding of how to safeguard children, including what to do if she identifies any concerns. When on outings, the childminder describes how she will help children learn about how to travel safely.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 115932 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10219660 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 22 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Feltham, Middlesex. The childminder provides care all year round. She holds a relevant early years qualification.

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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 spoke to the inspector about her childminding practice. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector viewed the provision, and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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19 July 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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19 July 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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