Childminder in Hounslow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised and is an appropriate space for childminding. She recognises the significance of providing an inclusive service. She knows how to support children's positive awareness of people's differences. The childminder is keen to encourage children to develop respect for all living things and their environment. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She has a clear safeguarding procedure, can recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to refer any concerns. The childminder understands the actions to take if there are any allegations made against her or members of her household. Her home is safe and secure and she talks confidently about the importance of assessing risks. n The childminder understands how children develop and how to plan to support their progress. She communicates how she would plan enjoyable and inclusive

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activities for children. She explains how she would consider what they need to learn and take account of their development needs, interests and ideas. The childminder has developed her resources to provide more open-ended activities. She explains how this develops children's creativity and exploration. She understands how she can adapt activities to engage younger children. n The childminder knows how to support children to be independent. She understands how to manage children's behaviour, teach them to share and be kind to each other. She knows the importance of helping them to become emotionally ready for their move to school. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents, other professionals and settings that children attend. She describes how she would share information with parents about their child's progress and help them to understand how to support their child at home. She describes how this helps

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her to provide appropriate and consistent care and learning. The childminder knows where to seek advice and support if there are persistent gaps in children's learning. n The childminder explains how she would help children to maintain good health. She explains how she plans to speak with parents and children about the benefits of dental hygiene and nutritious food. She communicates how she will help children to implement hygiene routines, such as frequent handwashing. The childminder would encourage children to exercise and play in fresh air, daily. n The childminder reflects on her childminding provision. She ensures that all essential training is in place, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. The childminder has also accessed a number of additional courses to make sure that she is fully up to date with the latest information to provide the best childcare practice.

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This provision meets requirements

23 August 2022 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 2544169 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10215472 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and bank holidays, if parents require. The childminder holds a qualified teacher status qualification in Early Years Education.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. The inspector considered the suitability of the premises for children indoors and outdoors. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder showed the inspector the policies and procedures and documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability for persons living in the household.

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n The inspector and childminder had a discussion on how she evaluates her provision and plans for improvement.

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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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23 August 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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