Childminder in Hounslow

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are emotionally secure and happy with the childminder. They come in excited and ready to start the activities. Children make good use of the resources to extend their learning. For example, they eagerly explore themed boxes including number puzzles and problem-solving games. The childminder provides some effective support for children to learn to do things for themselves. For example, they choose the resources they want to play with, and put them away before getting out something new. In addition, at lunch and snack time, children wash their hands themselves. However, the childminder does not always identify opportunities to support children to fully extend their independence, for example by cutting up their own fruit.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a well-thought-out curriculum. She knows what she wants children to learn. Children's show that they are curious as they explore the interesting activities on offer. They relish sensory play with water and foam 'bombs' as they mix in the colours and froth. Children point to the sky and the clouds and liken them to the swirling patterns. They are learning about the natural world around them and how to describe it.

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The provision is good

Children's attachments with each other and the childminder are strong. They settle quickly as she follows their interests. This helps children to behave very well. They show that they respect and care for each other as they generally share and take turns. Children have healthy snacks and get plenty of fresh air and exercise in the large outside area. They practise physical skills as they ride on large play tractors and bikes. Children are working towards developing resilience. The childminder supports them with praise and words of encouragement. They are respectful and listen to her and each other.

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need to do better?

n The quality of teaching the childminder provides is good. She has the knowledge and understanding of how to facilitate children's vocabulary. The children enjoy sharing a book about a hedgehog. They delight in touching the different textures on each page. This means that they are learning through their senses. The children repeat words after the childminder models their pronunciation. In this way, children learn early language skills which support their school readiness. n Children show a positive attitude to learning. They take turns while fitting jigsaw puzzles together. During a stacking game, they sit closely to each other while taking turns. The childminder joins in the with the games. She models patience and respect, listens to children and gives them time to answer her questions. This means that children are learning to be respectful of one another. They are building their patience and self-regulation skills.

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6 September 2022 n Children play a game of catching plastic fish with nets in the outside water tray. They talk about going to a sea life attraction recently where they saw real creatures and bought the figures. The conversation is about which ones they saw. The childminder skillfully asks questions to help the children to recall and bring this past event into the present. Children learn to extend their thinking skills and build their memories. n The childminder deals with disagreements swiftly and efficiently. When two children want the same sea creature, she stops to explain what they must do. She tells them that the child who had the toy first can play with it, then they must share it. The child who had the toy soon passes it to another child with a smile. This helps children to feel secure and build tolerance and understanding. n Children settle well and have strong attachments. The childminder is proactive in

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need to do better?

ensuring that each child has individual settling procedures. This helps the children to feel safe and secure. The childminder provides strong boundaries and children respond positively to this. They listen to her and follow instructions. Children are well behaved and learning acceptable limits. This supports children to be ready for the next stage of their education. n The childminder provides some effective support for children to learn to do things for themselves. For example, they choose the resources they want to play with, and put them away before choosing something new. In addition, at lunch and snack time, children wash their hands themselves. However, they are not always encouraged to complete tasks that are within their capabilities. n Partnerships with parents are effective. They say that the childminder is 'amazing'. The childminder keeps them informed daily online, through photographs and videos. This means that parents are up to date with their

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children's progress. The childminder offers home learning support and tells parents about vouchers that can save them money.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has strong safeguarding systems in place. She carries out risk assessments daily and before outings. The childminder has kittens which she keeps out of the house until the children are in bed. They live in an outside shed away from the children's area. Children learn to do their own risk assessments. For example, they talk about what keeps them safe. Children understand that if they do touch the kittens, they must wash their hands afterwards. The childminder fully understands all aspects of safeguarding, and this includes the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. She knows the local systems for reporting abuse. The childminder keeps children safe online. She has an in-built security system. This means that children can only access suitable material.

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should:

6 September 2022 n provide more opportunities for children to extend their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2519805 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10208012 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers care on weekdays and for occasional overnight stays. She operates from 5.30am to 8.30pm, mainly during term time only. However, she does offer some flexible hours throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder completed a joint observation with the inspector. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documentation. n The inspector talked to children and listened to their views. n The inspector spoke with parents and listened to their views. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want children to learn.

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Inspection activities

6 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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6 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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