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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children thrive at this setting. The childminder provides a welcoming, organised and home-from-home environment for children. Through well-informed planning and knowledge of what children need to learn, the childminder engages children in meaningful play. As a result, children are keen to have a go, try new things and show pride in their achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children well, who feel settled and are comfortable in the setting. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children are encouraged to explore the environment independently. The childminder encourages children's curiosity and wonder. For example, while children take part in an activity with magnets, the childminder encourages them to explore which surfaces they stick to.

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The provision is good

Children are regularly asked to make choices. They follow instructions and respect the rules in the setting. As a result, children are well behaved, respectful and also develop an understanding of the values which prepare them for later life. The childminder works closely with parents, especially those who speak English as an additional language at home. This helps to settle children and support their language development in English.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a sound understanding of what children need to learn in these crucial early years to help them succeed in later life. Her curriculum is well planned. The childminder addresses children's individual needs and provides flexibility to help them to make good progress. n The childminder has close bonds with children, which helps them to develop emotional security. For example, as children play with a puzzle, they hide the pieces from the childminder to get a reaction. The childminder playfully turns this into game, which makes children laugh. n Children feel safe and secure. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and has a high regard for their safety. She involves children in their learning by giving them choices. As a result, children maintain focus on activities for long periods of time and demonstrate what they have learned. n The childminder places a strong focus on children's communication and

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language. She understands the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on some children's development. There are consistent discussions between the childminder and children, who display confident and clear language skills. n The childminder encourages children to develop independence. Parents comment on the progress which their children have made in managing their emotions, and being helpful and respectful at home. For example, children know

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20 July 2022 to sit down and drink slowly. They then take their used dishes into the kitchen to wash and put back safely. n Children are motivated and eager to learn. They enjoy a variety of stimulating activities and interactions with the childminder. The childminder encourages rich discussions about the world around them. This develops children's understanding, and instils a sense of curiosity and enjoyment in them. n The childminder evaluates her practice and fulfills all her statutory duties. Furthermore, she has good links with her local authority, who she works in partnership with. The childminder ensures that her practice remains current and continues to maximise good outcomes for children. However, there are some gaps in the childminder's links with other provisions which children attend. This means that the childminder is not able to fully assess children's starting points in learning and consistently plan for their transitions.

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n While children have access to a range of age-appropriate resources within the childminder's home, the childminder does not consistently plan opportunities to develop their gross-motor skills. Children do not have consistent opportunities to develop core strength, balance, spatial awareness and stability. As a result, sometimes children get restless. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and the impact which her teaching has had on their children. She provides parents with guidance, such as on potty training and school readiness. Parents feel assured by the childminder's care and support.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust understanding of the various ways in which safeguarding concerns can present themselves. She understands her role in ensuring that children are kept safe and free from harm. The childminder knows the local procedures that need to be followed in such an event. She has knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and has a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder's premises are safe and appropriate for use by young children, and she is mindful of safety when they leave the premises.

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should:

n work more closely with other settings which children attend, to complement children's learning n support children to consistently develop their physical and gross-motor skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2569090 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10239233 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 4 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 2020 and lives in the London Borough of Hounslow. She provides her service all year round from 8.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Sunday, except for family and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about leadership and management of the provision. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the provision with the inspector via email. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

20 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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20 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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