Childminder in Hounslow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shares how she will focus her teaching on children developing their emotional awareness. She would like children to be able to understand their own emotions and express themselves. She believes this will support children to be able to confidently manage their feelings. n The childminder is passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She shares how she plans to adapt her practice to ensure that all children are included within the setting. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She speaks about how she intends to identify where children are developmentally when they first start at the setting. For example, she intends to gain information from parents and other professionals. n The childminder speaks about the importance of self-reflection. She will use the advice and guidance from other professionals, children and parents to review her

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practice. She speaks favourably about training opportunities and believes these will support her to adapt her practice and make improvements. n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols. She can identify the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She is aware of the actions that she would take if she had concerns about the welfare of a child. n The childminder shares the importance of developing strong relationships with parents. She believes this will have a positive impact on outcomes for children. She intends to offer help and support to families. n The childminder speaks knowledgeably about behaviour management. She shares how she would like to role model positive behaviour. She also shares how she will reinforce the setting's rules. She will work closely with parents to ensure consistency for children. n The childminder explained how she will teach children about healthy practices.

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This provision meets requirements

She speaks about the importance of exercise. For example, she will teach children about the effects that exercise has on the body. She also shares how she intends to grow produce for the children to eat. n The childminder shares how she intends to keep the setting safe for children. For example, she speaks about the safety and suitability of equipment. She also shared how hygiene and cleanliness is a priority. n The childminder intends to teach children about themselves and others. She explains how she will extend on this by teaching children about similarities and differences. The childminder aims to teach children about the natural environment, such as where and how different fruit and vegetables are grown.

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This provision meets requirements

23 January 2025 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 2686792 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10372116 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in October 2022. She lives in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. She operates her service from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. 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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23 January 2025 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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