Childminder in Hounslow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first. She has a secure understanding of her responsibilities for safeguarding children, including the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. The childminder reviews her safeguarding procedures and refreshes her knowledge of child protection matters regularly. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how children learn. She discussed tailoring a curriculum that is broad, relevant and meets the needs and interests of the children. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she intends to plan activities that interest and challenge children. Using her knowledge and observations of the children, the childminder explains how she will provide appropriate learning experiences to support the individual progress of children. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of working with partners and

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agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She is able to describe how she identifies gaps in children's learning and development through the use of observation and assessment. In addition, the childminder describes how she would adapt activities to help all children make progress in their individual learning. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a wide range of activities, both in her setting and in the community, to support their learning and development. For example, she plans trips out to the library, and local park to help children to build on their understanding of the world around them. n The childminder implements a robust risk assessment process, that is carried out daily within her home and garden. Her home is safe and secure for children to attend. She also completes thorough risk assessments for any activities/visits

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that take place outside of her home. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe on outings when they leave her home. n The childminder discusses her expectations for children's behaviour and conduct while they are at her home. She talks about how she will talk to children about their feelings and encourage them to share and take turns. n The childminder explains how she will work in partnership with other early years settings, schools children attend, and the schools which children will move on to. She intends to share information with them about children's achievements, learning and development. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice to identify ways of improving children's experiences. For example, through discussion, she identifies how she has developed different strategies to gain feedback from parents. n The childminder demonstrated how she shares information with parents,

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including information about their children's day and what they need to learn next. This helps to keep parents informed about their children's day and how they can support their development at home.

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This provision meets requirements

4 September 2024 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 2674562 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10350689 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Feltham, in the London Borough of Hounslow. She operates term time from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding. n The childminder and the inspector had discussions to help the inspector understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder to continue to work with children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she communicates with parents about their child's development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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4 September 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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4 September 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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