Gray, Kelly

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children develop the knowledge and skills they need for their successful future learning. They respond well to the high expectations of the childminder. For example, during a story session, children listen well and contribute actively as they anticipate what will happen next. They answer questions enthusiastically and offer their own ideas. Children are learning to count and recognise numbers, which supports their early mathematical skills. Children receive clear and consistent messages to keep themselves safe. For example, they are reminded gently to sit down when eating and having a drink to minimise accidents.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from meaningful outdoor experiences. For example, they learn about nature and explore their local community during outings to the library, parks and the garden centre. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their creativity and imagination, such as through role play. It is evident that children have a secure attachment to the childminder. They receive lots of praise and enjoy spontaneous hugs. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children form strong friendships with their peers. They play happily together and share toys. Children display positive behaviour.

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n The childminder works successfully with parents to establish a consistent approach to children's learning and development. She is good at sharing information with parents to enable them to extend their children's learning at home. Parents give credit to the childminder for the progress that their children have made, such as in their social skills. They are very complimentary about the service they and their children receive. n The childminder makes a good effort to support children who attend another childcare setting. For instance, she shares and receives information about what children are learning at school to consolidate their knowledge and understanding. This has a positive impact on children's education. n Children make strong progress from their starting points, particularly in relation to their language skills. They are able to articulate very well what they know and can do with increasing confidence. Children enjoy holding conversations, such as

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about their favourite animals and the sounds they make. They are highly motivated and have positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning regularly to plan for their individual next steps. However, on occasion, she does not make effective use of observations and assessments to plan and sequence activities as coherently as possible. This does not that ensure children make the best possible progress. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For instance, they follow good hygiene

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17 November 2022 practices to minimise the spread of germs and infectious illnesses. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise, which supports their health and well- being. In addition, they are learning about good oral habits. n The childminder seeks the views of parents and other professionals to help evaluate the quality of the provision. Since the last inspection, she has reviewed the curriculum for communication and language, which has successfully supported children's progress in this key area of learning. As a result, children have gained strong levels of confidence in their speaking skills. n The childminder promotes the development of children's fine motor skills, such as by encouraging them to use writing tools and scissors. During these activities, children persevere and show good levels of concentration. n Children have good manners. They show care and respect for their friends and

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the environment. For example, when the childminder asks children to help tidy away the toys, they listen and follow instructions well. n The childminder benefits from ongoing professional development to further develop her teaching. Following recent training, she has increased opportunities for children to practise their independence skills in readiness for school. As a result, children are able to make choices and decisions about their play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training to increase and update her knowledge about safeguarding matters. She is very confident in identifying potential risks to children, including signs of extremist views or behaviour. The childminder knows who to contact to protect children's welfare. She records children's hours of attendance to enable her to monitor for any concerns. The childminder carries out risk assessment of the setting to identify potential risks to children. Children receive good levels of supervision, enabling them to play safely.

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should:

n make more effective use of observations and assessments to plan and sequence a coherent curriculum, to help children make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY351825 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10235094 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 4 Date of previous inspection 19 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the London Borough of Hounslow. She works each weekday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 spoke with the childminder and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and explained the curriculum intent to support children's learning. n Parents gave written feedback on the quality of the provision, which was taken into account. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. Together, they evaluated the impact the activities have on children's learning. n The inspector checked the required documents, including evidence of the childminder's training and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

17 November 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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