Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29/11/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. She has developed positive relationships with children and supports their emotional needs well.  The childminder takes appropriate action to minimise potential hazards to children. As a result, children are cared for in a safe environment.  Children receive lots of praise for their efforts and achievements, which supports their self-esteem and confidence.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder fully supports children's home languages. However, at times, she overlooks the need to build on children's communication and language skills in English.  Children do not have enough opportunities to make choices from a wide range of resources, which fosters their interests or learning in all areas.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent time observing the childminder in the playroom

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's observation records, a selection of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 Safeguarding and child protection issues were discussed with the childminder and a review of the policy took place.

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Inspection activities

 Feedback took place with the childminder about the outcome of the inspection and actions raised.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her two teenage children in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for one child within the early years age range who attends on a full-time basis.

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must:

 strengthen the programme for communication and language by providing children with sufficient opportunities to reach a good standard in English  broaden children's learning experiences by increasing their access to a wide range of stimulating resources, which are relevant to their interests.

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who attend

Children are making steady progress in their learning and development. The childminder has adequate systems to identify children's starting points. She talks to parents to find out basic information about the children, which helps her to provide consistent care. The childminder conducts observations of children's learning in all areas. She uses this information adequately, in order to identify the next steps in children's development. The childminder shares children's progress records with parents as a means of keeping them informed. The childminder talks to children both in English and in their home languages to support their communication and language skills. However, she at times overlooks the need to further children's language development in English.

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who attend

Children take great pleasure in joining in with nursery rhymes. They sing along to favourites, adding made up words, when they cannot remember the correct words. Children enjoy moving their bodies as the childminder sings songs to them. This brings about much laughter and smiles from children. Children begin to develop an understanding of numbers as the childminder frequently counts with them, such as, when counting toys.

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who attend

The childminder supports and fosters children's personal, social and emotional needs appropriately. She engages in playful interactions with children, as she plays games with them. For example, she bounces children up and down on her knees as she sings and talks to them. She generally takes her lead from the children. For example, when they explore the leaves and grass outdoors, she asks some basic questions about what they see.

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who attend

Children begin to learn about caring for their environment, as the childminder encourages them to tidy away toys. She helps children to learn about their own and other cultures and religions. The childminder celebrates children's festivals and acknowledges some Christian celebrations. Children develop their physical skills. They enjoy playing in the garden, as they push and pull toys and play with the balls. The childminder is aware that children are energetic for short periods and need time to rest and relax. She provides appropriate space and equipment to support them to rest after their play in the garden. Consequently, children receive adequate support in their preparation for the next stage in their learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children feel safe and secure, as the childminder is responsive to their needs. She supports them emotionally when they show signs of wariness of new people. The childminder praises and encourages children's achievements and efforts. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence. The childminder manages children's behaviour appropriately and talks to them in a calm manner. For example, she talks to children, asking them to come inside, in order to rest and get warm. This helps children to learn about behavioural expectations. Children are eager and motivated to learn. They can make some choices in their play, from the small selection of toys and resources available. However, there are not enough resources, to challenge or extend children's interests and all round learning and development.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children develop confidence in exploring their surroundings. They enjoy finding out what they can do as the childminder has made the home safe. The childminder supervises children appropriately and conducts checks on the home to minimise children's access to any potential hazards. This helps to ensure that children are safe and their well-being fostered. The childminder works with parents to find out about children's dietary requirements. She also ensures that she implements appropriate hygiene precautions, which helps to reduce cross infection. The childminder takes children to local parks, so they have daily fresh air and exercise. This helps children begin to develop a healthy lifestyle.

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provision

The childminder has an adequate understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a sufficient awareness of child protection issues and the reporting procedures to follow if there are concerns. She satisfactorily supports children's learning and development and systems for observation, assessment and planning are adequate. The childminder has only recently begun childminding. She is however, able to identify some areas for development and is aware of her strengths. She talks to parents to gain their views about the care of their children. The childminder recognises the need to increase her knowledge of the reformed Early Years Foundation Stage. She therefore attended a briefing session organised by her local authority, to improve her knowledge further. The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional development. As a result, she has

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provision

completed food hygiene and child protection training.

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provision

Children benefit from the sound relationships between their parents, carers and the childminder. The childminder ensures that she obtains information from parents about children's backgrounds and individual needs. This enables her to obtain information that will help her to provide consistent care. For example, she seeks information about children's health, dietary requirements, languages spoken and any religious/cultural observances. She talks to parents on a daily basis, shares a written record of the child's day and their progress. The childminder also displays posters on the Early Years Foundation Stage and information about her training and registration. This helps to ensure that parents are aware of the education programme, activities children take part in and their progress. The childminder understands the importance of developing links with other professionals, as and when the need arises.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418690 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 736416 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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