Childminder in Hounslow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge current. She accesses training to help her to identify and respond to the signs of possible abuse. The childminder correctly explains the local procedures for reporting her concerns. She carries out daily risk assessments to ensure that the premises are safe while caring for children. n The childminder demonstrates her commitment to professional development. She makes use of her links with the local authority to further develop her skills. The childminder engages in online and in-person professional development forums. She attends childminding groups, which provide her with opportunities to share skills and experiences with other professionals. n The childminder explains how she will promote an inclusive service. She describes how she will plan a curriculum to build on what children know and can do. The childminder confidently explains how she will assess children's learning

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and development. She discusses how she will set targets to ensure that children meet their intended milestones and how she will share this information with parents. n The childminder understands the importance of ensuring that children have access to fresh air and opportunities for exercise. She plans to provide a range of activities to promote children's physical health in her garden area, as well as opportunities for daily visits to local parks and gardens. The childminder plans to offer children healthy food choices at snack time to promote the importance of healthy eating. n The childminder demonstrates how she will adopt a positive approach to managing children's behaviour. She explains she will talk calmly to children and model strategies for sharing and turn-taking. The childminder discusses how she will encourage children to talk about how they are feeling so that she can further support their emotional development. She describes how she will praise children

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for their achievements and how she will share this with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

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 116083 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10355161 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 0 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Isleworth, Middlesex. The childminder operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides government- funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she will ensure that they are safe and suitable when children are on roll. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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