Iatropoulou, Eleni

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/05/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

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

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a wide range of activities, which capture children's interest and help children to make good progress in their individual learning goals  The childminder works effectively with her co-minder and parents providing good continuity of care for the children.  The childminder shares strong attachments with the children, which helps children to develop a real sense of belonging in her care.  The childminder makes sure her home is kept safe and well organised so children can make choices and feel secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to develop children's independence further by encouraging them to become more involved in preparation and serving at mealtimes.  The childminder does not fully extend learning opportunities outdoors, for example, opportunities for children to explore and investigate the natural world.

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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 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 observed children during activities in both play rooms.

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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 a selection of polices and documents and checked suitability evidence for the childminder and her co-minder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written letters and e-mails.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2013. She childminds from her co-minders home in Ealing in the London borough of Ealing. All areas of the ground floor flat are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends local groups. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder cares for a number of children who speak English as an additional language. In addition to English, the childminder also speaks Greek.

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

 the childminder misses some opportunities to develop children's independence, for example, helping to prepare fruit at snack time

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

 there is scope to extend learning opportunities outdoors by exploring the natural world.

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who attend

The childminder provides a wide range of child-initiated and adult-led opportunities to promote children's learning and development in all areas. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and understands how children learn. She knows the children in her care well and observes and assesses their progress. This enables her to successfully plan for the next steps in their individual learning. The childminder continually involves parents in children's learning. Parents provide information about children's starting points. They are encouraged to share information about their child's learning and development and are kept very well informed of their child's progress. The childminder has good links with the schools children attend. This helps provide good continuity of care. The childminder completed progress checks for two-year-old children in partnership with parents. All children have a lovely time in the home. They play well

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who attend

together joining in singing, jumping and stretching during music and movement sessions. The childminder further extends their physical development through regular visits to local parks. Children enjoy imaginary play; they have great fun choosing and putting on their dressing up outfits and proudly show each other. This helps develop their self-help skills and prepare for their readiness for starting school. Children are developing good communication and language skills. The childminder uses open questioning to encourage children to speak. Children who speak English as an additional language receive good support as the childminder learns key words in their home language. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and talks to children about colour, size, position and speed as they play with cars and garage. This helps develop good early mathematical skills. The childminders provides a very welcoming and child-focused learning

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who attend

environment. Resources are stored accessibly to enable children to make choices for themselves. Children particularly enjoy sorting through the play dough tools and choosing different colour dough to create their models The childminder clearly labels resources, which helps children begin to understand that print carries meaning. However, the outdoor area is not always fully utilised to incorporate all areas of learning, such as, opportunities to explore the natural world.

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

Children are very relaxed and happy and show a real sense of belonging. They are confident to express their needs and wishes and the childminder responds quickly to their requests. The good level of attention the children receive means they are able to develop secure and happy relationships with the childminder and her co-minder. Children are developing an understanding of how to stay safe. The childminder gently reminds them why they need to walk and not run indoors. The childminder keeps detailed records about each child's needs and these are adhered too; for example, dietary needs. The childminder works closely with parents and shares all information about their child. This enables good continuity of care and helps to make sure children's care needs are continually met. Children are developing a good awareness of being healthy. They are able to play in a clean and well-organised home. They talk about washing their hands

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

after play and understand the reasons why they do this. When they go to dry their hands they are able to recognise their individual towels .This helps to minimise the risk of cross infection. Children benefit from healthy snacks and meals. They sit together and help themselves to their individual water bottles. The childminder talks to children and explains how food gives us energy, although, there are fewer opportunities for children to help prepare and serve food. Children behave well as they spend their time happily engaged in activities. They understand the routines and take responsibility to help tidy away the toys. Children learn to respect each other and their differences. The high quality resources positively reflect differences and the childminder recognises each child as an individual. The childminder encourages children to share and be kind to one another. They get very excited when they receive a sticker and praise for their efforts. This helps to develop

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provision

The childminder has effective arrangements in place for safeguarding children. She understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm and keep them safe. Her documentation contains all the required details and is shared with parents. The childminder is vigilant in supervising children and regularly risk assesses to identify and minimise any potential hazards to keep children safe.This is the childminders first inspection since registration. She works very effectively with her co-minder, providing a homely environment where children can sleep, play and eat comfortably. The childminder and co-minder work closely together to evaluate the service they provide. The childminder seeks the views of parents to help improve her service. She now provides menus to parents in advance, following a request from them. The childminder completes a written self-evaluation, which helps her to in being able to identify her strengths and areas she

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provision

wishes to develop. The childminder monitors the educational programme to make sure children are making good progress and activities meet their individual needs. She has attended relevant training courses since registration. This demonstrates that she is committed to continuous improvement.The childminder shares very positive relationships with parents. Written feedback from parents indicates they are delighted with the care their children receive. The childminder provides parents with information about all the policies and procedures, including procedures if they wished to make a complaint. Information about the activities on offer and the educational programme are on display. The childminder verbally communicates with parents and provides a diary to help two-way flow of communication. The childminder communicates with staff at schools where children attend. The childminder recognises the importance of working with other

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provision

professionals involved in a child's care, if the needed.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY468102 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 939858 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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

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

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