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

Children develop warm relationships in the care of this thoughtful childminder. Older children excitedly greet their friends when they arrive and immediately settle into sharing a story. They eagerly read the story to each other, talking about their favourite characters. The childminder fosters a culture of kindness and respect.

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The provision is good

The childminder pays close attention to her planning of the learning environment to ensure that children are well motivated to play and explore. She makes regular changes to the resources that are available to children so there is always something fresh and exciting to play with. The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to make decisions and lead their play. Children demonstrate their confidence as they freely select resources that interest them. This helps all children to develop and explore their own ideas. They become confident, independent learners.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a strong focus on building children's social skills to support their good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning. She treats children with kindness and respect. This helps them to learn about respecting and valuing the differing needs of their friends. Children learn the skills that help contribute to their readiness for their next stage in learning, including school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong understanding of child development and how young children learn. She uses her observations of children's achievements to plan well for their overall learning. This helps ensure that all children make progress in their development and learning. n The childminder knows children well and provides a stimulating learning environment for children of all ages. She identifies children's interests and uses these to provide activities that promote children's individual learning. However, the childminder, on some occasions, does not always organise focused adult-led activities effectively to encourage all children to fully concentrate and engage in activities. This means that, sometimes, children's engagement levels are not always consistent to further extend their learning. n The childminder places a strong focus on building children's communication and language skills. She models new words to children. Older children talk to each

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need to do better?

other as they play, sharing their thoughts and ideas. This helps to promote children's understanding of language and encourages them to develop good communication skills. n Children respond positively to the childminder's gentle reminders relating to her expectations for their behaviour. This includes understanding their responsibility to tidy away equipment after they have played with it. Older children readily help

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need to do better?

24 October 2024 younger children with putting toys away. Children show they feel happy, safe and secure in her care. n The childminder helps children to gain confidence in their own abilities and to manage everyday tasks for themselves. Children confidently put their own shoes on for outdoor play, asking for support if needed. The childminder encourages them to persevere through praise and encouragement, then celebrates their achievements when they do so. Children show they feel confident and are eager to learn. However, opportunities to extend children's independence in managing their own needs are yet to be fully embedded into some daily routines. n The childminder understands the importance of using the progress check at age two to share information with parents and other professionals about children's development. She knows how to seek further support for children, such as through health visitors and the local authority, when they need more specialised

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support. This ensures that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported in having their needs identified. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She meets with other childminders and attends training to share good practice and to develop her knowledge and skills. n Parent relationships are positive. Parents praise the bonds they have made with the childminder and discuss how the childminder meets their children's emotional needs. The childminder keeps them informed of their children's progress through photos and updates on their development. She uses meetings and discussions with parents to ensure that they are aware of their children's development and how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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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 additional practices to provide children with greater opportunities to further develop their independence n plan focused activities more carefully to make better use of opportunities to support children's concentration and engagement levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116133 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10363803 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 3 Date of previous inspection 10 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Feltham, Middlesex. The childminder receives early years funding for children. She operates between Monday and Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including a first-aid certificate, at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views on the childminder with the inspector. The inspector took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

24 October 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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