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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and nurturing environment for children. She is warm and caring and has formed strong attachments with the children. The children are settled and show they feel secure in the childminder's house by confidently selecting what they want to play with.

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The provision is good

The childminder follows the children's interests and makes use of spontaneous opportunities to build on what they can do. For example, children find a bit of foil and are keen to explore this so the childminder gives them each a big sheet. She introduces words such as 'dull' and 'shiny' and then shows children how it can float when it is thrown into the air. The children are very engaged and find different uses of the foil, such as wrapping up toys in it. This use of children's interests helps children develop positive attitudes to learning as they are motivated to learn.

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The provision is good

Parents say that their children frequently interact with the wider community. They appreciate the regular trips to the library and the opportunities for children to learn how to behave in different environments, such as shops. The childminder has high expectations of children and role models how to take turns and resolve conflicts. As a result, children are confident to ask for what they would like and negotiate with their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and works with parents to identify what she would like them to learn. For example, when she learns that a child has not enjoyed touching sticky textures at home, she provides the children with cornflour and water to mix and explore. The children choose what resources they want to add in and all spend a long time investigating the gooey mixture. The childminder uses words such as 'squishy' and 'dripping' to describe what they are feeling. This helps children to learn about textures and use their senses to explore. n Children learn how to brush their teeth. They pretend to clean a toy alligator's teeth with a toothbrush. The childminder also brushes the children's teeth at her home. She shares strategies with parents for how to help incorporate toothbrushing into their daily routine. This helps children develop the skills they need to look after their teeth. n The childminder supports children's communication skills through modelling

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need to do better?

language use in her interactions with the children. She uses repetition to reinforce new words, and as a result, children use a wider vocabulary. The childminder uses Makaton signs to help children understand what she is saying. However, children do not always benefit from consistent opportunities to further develop their vocabulary through singing songs and rhymes.

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need to do better?

22 July 2024 n The childminder teaches children to become independent. She gives children tasks to do throughout the day. For example, they use a cloth to mop up water from the floor when there is a spillage. Children confidently take off their own shoes and independently put them away in the cupboard. Children demonstrate a clear sense of pride when they manage to complete tasks by themselves. This helps them to develop confidence in their own abilities. n The childminder has a clear view of her strengths and areas to develop. She is a reflective practitioner and uses training opportunities to improve her practice and implement new strategies to benefit the children. The childminder and her assistant also access mandatory training. n The childminder uses her curriculum to help children enjoy the outdoors and develop a respect for the planet. The children grow vegetables and fruits, such as blueberries, and excitedly check on how tall the plants have grown. Parents

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value the gardening opportunities and remark positively on this. The children have fun spending time outside in the well-resourced garden for fresh air and exercise. n Children learn to behave well and demonstrate friendly behaviour to their peers and the childminder. The childminder strongly supports their personal development. She is calm and gentle and reminds the children of the boundaries and rules. She patiently explains the effects of the children's actions on others. As a result, children are friendly and play cooperatively with each other.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n enhance the already good curriculum for communication and language by giving children even more opportunities to hear songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395980 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10351539 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 5 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Brentford, located in the Borough of Hounslow. The childminder receives early years funding for children aged two years. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting through written comments. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including a first-aid certificate, at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

22 July 2024 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

22 July 2024 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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