Childminder in Hounslow

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder builds strong bonds with children from the very start. During settling-in sessions, she gathers information from parents about their child's needs and interests. This information enables the childminder to plan activities for children to take part in. Children are happy and settled. The environment is safe and secure. However, at times, the childminder does not help children to learn how to keep themselves healthy and safe.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy participating in activities. However, the childminder does not differentiate activities to meet the abilities and individual needs of children. For example, when children play in the outdoor mud kitchen, the childminder does not adapt the activity for younger children to take part in. As a result, younger children do not engage and participate in the activity.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy playing with each other, as well as playing alongside each other. They explore imaginative play with play food and a picnic set. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as when playing outdoors with bicycles. They go out for walks and visit the local parks and playgrounds. Children participate in drawing and art and craft activities. They are proud of their work and enjoy making marks on paper, trying to write their name. Children enjoy small- group story time and sing songs, linking pictures with words.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not consistently store the resources away after use or encourage children to tidy up, which does not minimise the risk of hazard on the floor. As a result, this does not help children to learn how to keep themselves safe. n Older children use hand gel to clean their hands at some points during the day. However, the childminder does not always encourage children to wash their hands after coming back in from the garden and before mealtimes. This does not help the children to learn about good hygiene. n The childminder has some knowledge of the curriculum that she wants to provide. However, the childminder's lack of engagement impacts on children's learning. For example, children spend most of the time playing with each other or in parallel play. The childminder does not use some opportunities to support children's language development during their play, because her interactions are

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need to do better?

not consistent. n Children who speak English as an additional language have some support with their language development, such as looking at books and picture cards. However, this support is not consistent. For example, during an adult-led activity, the childminder does not role model language. She spends most of her

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25 November 2022 time watching children and they become disengaged from their learning. n Children participate in small-group activities and learn about days of the week, seasons and weather, and talk about their feelings. The childminder sometimes interacts with children and plays with them, such as when children pick up the telephone and pretend to call her. n The childminder develops children's knowledge and understanding about the world. For example, children learn about multicultural festivals and take part in literacy, books, art and craft activities and visits to the local library. Most recently, children have learned about Diwali, the Queen's Jubilee and are now planning for Christmas. Children have the opportunity to learn basic skills in technology by exploring the various resources available. n Younger children have fun playing and exploring with stacking toys, puzzles, musical toys and construction with blocks. At times, the childminder engages

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need to do better?

individually with children. She uses positive facial expressions and is kind and caring. Children enjoy spending time with her. n The childminder builds positive relationships with the local authority and other external agencies. She ensures that she completes a progress check when children are aged between two and three years, and shares this with parents. Parents are happy with the setting and have seen their children progress since attending the setting. Parents say that they have good communication from the childminder about their children's daily experiences. n Older children enjoy playing outdoors, exploring the mud kitchen. They have the opportunity to develop their hand-to-eye coordination by pouring mud from one container to another. Children learn mathematical language; for instance, they count the scoops. Children have fun blowing bubbles while playing outdoors.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear knowledge about identifying the signs and symptoms if a child has been abused. She knows who to contact if she has concerns. The childminder attends training to keep herself updated with any changes in legislation. She carries out visual health and safety checks before opening. Children participate in fire drills and learn about fire safety. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid certificate and is confident to provide first-aid treatment if needed.

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Due date

25 November 2022 improve support for children to learn about personal hygiene, by washing their hands between outdoor and indoors activities and before mealtimes 30/12/2022

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Due date

teach children to learn about safety by tidying up resources after use to minimise the risk of slips, trips and falls. 30/12/2022

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should:

n adapt planned activities more effectively, to ensure that they are fully tailored to suit children's ages and different abilities n strengthen the curriculum to support and extend children's communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482161 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10236504 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 3 Date of previous inspection 20 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Isleworth, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, expect for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector sampled the required documentation, including suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection regarding her practice. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk together of the premises. n The inspector gathered the children's views and experiences by talking to them. n Parents shared their feedback about the setting via emails. n The inspector carried out observations of the routine and activities which children took part in. n The childminder carried out a joint observation with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

25 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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Inspection activities

25 November 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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