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 are happy and settled in the care of this experienced childminder. They have secure relationships with her and seek reassurance and cuddles throughout the day. The childminder knows the children very well. She ensures she has key information from parents before their children start regarding their individual needs and interests. This supports children during the settling-in period and makes the transition from home a smooth one.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum aims to support children's development across all areas of learning. She incorporates children's interests and introduces new concepts through planned activities. The childminder supports children to develop confidence and be independent learners to support their eventual move to school.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder adheres to a daily routine, which helps children in understanding what comes next. The childminder reinforces positive behaviour through lots of praise and encouragement. Children play well together and learn to take turns and share. They show good manners and help to tidy away throughout the day.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of developing children's literacy skills. When she plans new learning experiences, she begins her teaching by sharing a book on the subject, and this supports children's understanding and helps them to want to learn more.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and she has a good awareness of how young children learn. She makes good use of observation to assess children's development and uses this information to guide their learning further. She completes the two-year-old progress check as required and shares her assessments with parents. This ensures parents are well informed of their child's progress. n The childminder is aware of each child's care routines. She identifies when younger children need rest, ensuring their individual needs are addressed and that they sleep as required. n The childminder's home is equipped with a wide variety of toys and educational resources. The childminder facilitates both free play and structured learning activities throughout the day. She fosters an interest in literature by reading stories with the children. Additionally, older children are encouraged to recognize and read some words with enthusiasm.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed strong working relationships with parents. They are extremely happy with the care that is provided. Parents comment that they

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need to do better?

2 June 2025 appreciate the childminder's patience and consistency when working together, for example when supporting their children with toilet training. They are extremely happy with the incredible warmth and reliable care the childminder provides. n Children actively engage in outdoor play within the well-equipped garden. They demonstrate great interest in a planting activity, and gain knowledge about growth processes as they scoop soil into pots and plant seeds. The childminder talks with the children as they plant. However, on occasion, there is less emphasis on supporting younger children's language fully. n Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and focus for long periods on activities that interest them. They particularly love filling up their watering cans and pouring the water, noticing that the soil becomes wetter. This supports children to become interested to experiment and learn more.

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need to do better?

n Children have many opportunities to be active, such as playing in the garden, going for daily walks and visiting community groups. This supports children to develop an understanding of differences and similarities in the community and enables them to have a wider circle of friends to play and learn to share with. n The childminder is very dedicated to her childminding role and is committed to enhancing her continuous professional development. She regularly reflects on her practice and accesses training to ensure she keeps up to date with any changes and to enhance her skills further. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. She offers a variety of nutritious snacks and provides a home-cooked midday meal. Children learn to maintain their health and follow hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after playing outside and before eating. The childminder also promotes independence with toilet training and uses positive reinforcement

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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 enhance teaching by providing a narrative of what younger children are doing, to further support their growing vocabulary and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545453 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10394811 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 7 Date of previous inspection 26 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Heston in the London Borough of Hounslow. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder is eligible to receive funding for the early education of two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed the curriculum. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children, and spoke to them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector read parents' feedback forms to gain their views on the childminder's service. n A sample of documentation was looked at and discussed with the childminder, for example DBS checks and children's records.

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Inspection activities

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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