Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Hounslow
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- Inspection date verified
12 Sept 2022
- Inspectors verified
Agnes Wink
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
116165
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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No standout praise found.
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No strong criticism found.
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- The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to safeguard children. p.2
- She knows the signs which mean that children may be at risk of harm. p.2
- The childminder explains the local procedure to follow, and how to seek advice or report a concern about a child's welfare. p.2
- She knows what to do if an allegation is made about herself or a member of the household. p.2
- The childminder has robust risk assessments in place to ensure that her setting is safe for children. p.2
- She understands the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date, through regular training. p.2
- The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how young children learn. p.2
- She explains in detail how she will plan exciting activities based on children's needs and interests. p.2
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Communication & language2
“The childminder describes how she will teach children the language of feelings.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 540
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 53, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the signs which mean that children may be at risk of harm. The childminder explains the local procedure to follow, and how to seek advice or report a concern about a child's welfare. She knows what to do if an allegation is made about herself or a member of the household. The childminder has robust risk assessments in place to ensure that her setting is safe for children. She understands the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date, through regular training. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how young children learn. She explains in detail how she will plan exciting activities based on children's needs and interests. The childminder has a range of age- appropriate resources for children to access independently. She speaks about providing children with small tasks to help them to gain a sense of responsibility.
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This provision meets requirements
For example, the childminder will encourage children to tidy toys away after their play. n The childminder knows how to assess children's learning and what action to take if she observes any gaps in their development. She has a sound knowledge and understanding of the required assessments, such as completing the progress check when children are aged between two and three years. n The childminder explains how she will support children to develop healthy lifestyles. She will help children to be active by ensuring that they participate in a wide range of physical activities in the garden, as well as at the local parks. The childminder will make sure that children understand the importance of hygiene routines, such as regularly washing their hands. Additionally, she explains how she will work with parents to ensure that their children's packed lunches contain healthy food. n The childminder is aware of how to support children's behaviour. She speaks
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This provision meets requirements
about how she will model behaviour and give children positive praise. The childminder describes how she will teach children the language of feelings. For example, she will help children to recognise and name their emotions in different situations. n The childminder is highly enthusiastic and passionate about children's learning and development. She explains that she will ensure that all children make good progress from their starting points in learning. The childminder describes how she will support children's communication and language development. For example, she will introduce new words and engage children in meaningful conversations. n The childminder knows how to build strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children may attend. She understands the importance of sharing information to support children's learning. This shows that the childminder is aware of how to support children to receive continuity of learning and care.
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This provision meets requirements
12 September 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 116165 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10071618 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 2 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 1990. She operates her service in Brentford, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder works all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a relevant 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 inspector discussed what the childminder would do to support young children's learning and development if she was caring for them. n The inspector viewed documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first- aid certificate. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home and discussed the childminder's risk assessments. n The inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements with the childminder.
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Inspection activities
12 September 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
12 September 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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