Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/08/2013 27/02/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Met 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes children's learning well. Her positive interaction encourages children's development through a broad range of interesting resources and fun activities.  Children are very happy and settled because they have a strong bond with the childminder.  The childminder meets children's individual needs because she establishes effective partnerships with parents and shares children's learning with them.  Children are well prepared for school because the childminder promotes their independence skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Although the childminder works closely with parents to support children's learning, she does not take all opportunities to promote children's first language in her setting.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 voluntary and compulsory parts 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 observed the childminder and her interaction with the children. This took place in the childminder's living room and dining room.  The inspector sampled the children's information and development records.  The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation systems with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the Safeguarding and Welfare requirements with the childminder, particularly those relating to the notification of significant incidents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. The whole of the ground floor of the house is available for childminding. There is a secure garden for outdoor play. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder is currently minding two children in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 promote children's home language further by consistently providing opportunities for them to hear familiar words and songs in that language.

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who attend

Children enjoy learning and have fun in the childminder's care. Her good knowledge of how children learn and develop means that children engage in activities that help them make progress in all seven areas of learning. The childminder's system of observation and assessment enables her to monitor the children's progress effectively. She identifies 'follow-up' areas and incorporates them into her play plans to ensure that children remain challenged and keen to learn. The childminder is aware of how to use this information to complete the progress check at age years when the time comes.

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who attend

The childminder's calm and gentle manner means that younger children feel relaxed and content as they sit and talk with her while she teaches them. Children especially enjoy looking at a clock face containing a small storybook for each number. The childminder reads the familiar story as the children smile with pleasure and mouth the words. The children then choose the number of the next book to look at. This positive activity promotes children's communication and language development, and supports their growing understanding of mathematics. Furthermore, children develop valuable skills to help them prepare for the next stage in their learning. However, the childminder does not effectively promote the use of children's home languages quite so well. Children do not consistently benefit from hearing familiar words or songs in the language they speak at home.

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who attend

Children have plenty of opportunity to benefit from playing outdoors and socialising with others by visiting local parks. They play with friends and climb on apparatus. Looking at the variety of animals in the park also helps children learn about the world around them.

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who attend

The childminder shares information about the children's progress with their parents. They work together to provide consistency in the children's learning.

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

Children feel safe and secure with the childminder because she establishes a strong emotional bond with them. Feeling secure and being well-engaged in play means that children's behaviour is very good. Older children become familiar with the house rules, such as not running indoors, consequently they know what is expected of them. The childminder helps to prepare children for their next stage of learning at school. She particularly encourages children to be independent by teaching them how to dress themselves and take care of their personal hygiene needs.

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

The childminder develops children's understanding of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. The parents provide the children's main meals, but the childminder provides snacks that take account of individual dietary needs. She offers fresh fruit each day with plenty to drink. Children wash their hands at appropriate times of the day, and older children explain the potential consequences of 'eating germs'. Children have fun as they benefit from physical exercise. As well as running around in the park, they play games in doors, such as ring-a-roses and squeal with pleasure as they 'all fall down'.

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

The childminder has a good range of resources that she uses well with the children to promote their learning in all areas. Much of the play equipment is stored at low-level to enable the children to further develop independence by selecting items of their choice. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe by assessing risks. For example, they learn the importance of looking out for cars when crossing the road and know that they must all hold hands and keep together.

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provision

This inspection was brought forward because the childminder failed to notify Ofsted of a significant incident. This is a breach of requirement. However, the childminder risk assessed the situation at the time and put additional rigorous measures in place to protect the children from potential harm. Following a further significant incident, the childminder notified Ofsted and fully complied with the restrictions placed upon her registration at that time. The restrictions ensured that children continued to be protected from potential danger. The restrictions have now been removed. The childminder now understands the importance of notifying Ofsted of all significant events and the importance of enabling parents to make an informed decision about using her services while an investigation is underway. The childminder provides parents with a copy of her safeguarding policy. This has recently been updated and includes the restrictions on the use of mobile phones and cameras in

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provision

her home when minded children are present. The childminder has also recently attended safeguarding training in order to ensure that she has up-dated information to apply in her practice. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home in order to identify potential hazards to children's safety and minimise them effectively. She also carries out detailed risk assessment for outings to circumvent obvious hazards.

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provision

The childminder understands the benefit to the children and herself of reflecting on her practice and building upon her skills and knowledge by attending further training. She recognises the importance of keeping up-to-date with changes in regulations in order to promote children's well-being. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundations Stage, she assesses children's progress well and plans for the learning effectively.

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provision

The childminder works in partnership with other settings, such as the local primary school, to ensure consistency in children's learning. Children benefit from the effective partnership the childminder establishes with parents. Her routine sharing of information with them and the regular text messages she sends ensure that they are kept well-informed about how the children spent the day.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary 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 action. 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 EY217089 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 925273 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

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