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 is passionate and caring. She greets children in a warm and friendly manner. Children are eager and engaging. They show confidence within the setting. For example, children confidently ask the childminder for help and support to complete tasks when needed. Children behave well. They show a caring nature towards others. They independently use their manners saying, 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder is a good role model and encourages positive behaviour. She is engaging. She smiles and laughs as she shares play experiences with children. This encourages children to engage well with activities.

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The provision is good

The curriculum challenges children and is designed to prepare them for the next stage of their educational journey. The childminder and children enjoy story time together. Children listen to the story of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. The childminder supports children to develop their understanding by asking questions such as, 'Where did the butterfly come from?'. The childminder extends activities and learning opportunities for children. For example, in the garden, she speaks to children about butterflies and caterpillars and reflects back to the story. This encourages children to foster a love for books as well as allowing them opportunities to recall information and explore new ideas.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages all children to participate and will adapt activities accordingly. This supports all children to enhance their skills and make progress within their development. When using different resources to make marks, the childminder adapts the activity to suit all age groups. She demonstrates letters to older children and with younger children she demonstrates different patterns. This supports children to explore mark-making opportunities and develops their pre-writing skills. n Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their vocabulary. The childminder repeats words such as, 'bang, bang' to younger children, when playing with the musical instruments. Older children engage well within story sessions. For example, children enjoy the story of 'The Gruffalo'. The childminder supports communication development by asking questions such as, 'What noises do you think the Gruffalo makes?'. This supports all children to develop their

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communication and language skills. n Children can express themselves in different ways. For example, children explore a variety of different musical instruments. The childminder demonstrates how to use these and children enjoy creating different sounds as they express themselves via music. n Children show independence, they learn to use the bathroom when needed. The childminder encourages children to complete tasks for themselves. For example,

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18 September 2024 she asks them to collect their own drawing books from the unit. This supports children's sense of belonging and develops their self-esteem. n Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. They use the climbing frame and enjoy going down the slide. The childminder also encourages children to play catch. She throws balls to children and children then throw them back. This supports them to develop their hand-eye coordination. n Children within the setting have access to a playroom and outdoor environment. The setting is arranged well to support children to consolidate existing learning and develop new skills. Children are encouraged to explore their own ideas. The childminder explains to children that they can play with whatever they choose to. She encourages them to make choices for themselves. n Children learn about healthy foods and speak about hygiene routines. This

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develops children's understanding of healthy practices. n The childminder does reflect on her practice and is a member of childminding forums. She and her assistant attend mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. However, the childminder does not explore further training opportunities, for herself or her assistant, to extend knowledge and teaching skills to an even higher level. n Parents express their confidence in the setting and how their children are happy. The childminder supports families by sharing resources with parents to enable children to continue to make achievements. For example, she shares story books and other resources. The childminder completes two-year-old progress checks and reports are shared with parents.

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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 explore training opportunities further to extend knowledge and teaching skills to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149822 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10355001 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Isleworth, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder provides care all year round on weekdays, except for bank holiday and family holidays. She operates Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7am to 6pm and Thursday and Friday from 7am to 5pm. She is in receipt of funding to provide early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with one assistant. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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 the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff.

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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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