Childminder in Hounslow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her safeguarding responsibility, and who to raise concerns to. She knows the signs of abuse and can recognise children who may be at risk of harm. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to ensure that her premises are safe for different ages of children. She engages in regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder has a thorough understanding of the curriculum. She has set up a well-resourced space to ensure that children can access what she intends them to learn. The childminder understands the importance of all children making good progress. She describes strategies that she will use to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she will work with parents to identify children's initial starting points in learning. The childminder has identified systems to check

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children's ongoing progress and describes how she will share this information with parents. n The childminder understands the importance of managing children's behaviour. She describes a range of strategies that she will use to help children to behave well. The childminder understands the importance of these strategies being individualised to support the emotional needs of each child. She explains that she will work alongside parents to ensure that appropriate strategies are consistently used. n The childminder evaluates her practice and is committed to her continuous professional development. She works closely with external agencies, attends webinars and reads a range of early education books and magazines. The childminder is passionate about keeping her knowledge up to date to support the delivery of her curriculum. n The childminder identifies the importance of promoting children's good health. She describes how she will take children to use local parks and activities. The

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childminder explains how she will ensure that children have opportunities for exercise and fresh air. She has clear systems in place to teach children the importance of handwashing. The childminder gives examples of how she will discuss the importance of children having a balanced diet through her planned activities.

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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 2595482 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10251375 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 0 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 2020. She is based in Feltham in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder plans to care for children all year round from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She offers early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since 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 childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she will ensure that they are safe and suitable when children are on roll. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she will support children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding.

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Inspection activities

2 December 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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2 December 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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