Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 10 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children have fun and the childminder challenges their learning through the use of a wide range of appropriate resources and activities that help them to progress well.  Children are well behaved because the childminder has realistic expectations and is attentive to children's needs.  The childminder manages her setting well and effectively minimises hazards. As a result, children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder and parents work well together. As a result, they take a shared approach to promoting the children's learning and development.  The childminder ensures that children have opportunities to learn about the community in which they live. Therefore, she effectively promotes their understanding of the world around them.  Children enjoy healthy meals which promote their good health and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are occasionally not given time to think for themselves because the childminder does not wait for them to respond when she asks questions.  Children are not always able to freely select arts and crafts resources, so they do not enjoy consistent opportunities to extend their creative interests.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen questioning skills so that children have time to respond to questions and develop their language abilities  provide more opportunities for children to freely access creative resources, to further support their creative thinking.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children, at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's systems for observation, assessment and planning with her and looked at her associated documents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the parents' written views about the provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. As a result, she plans interesting and fun activities. She tracks children's learning effectively so she understands how to plan appropriate next steps in their learning. Children listen with interest as the childminder emphasises the letter sounds of words as they look at pictures together. Children try to repeat the sounds. Children are interested in learning because the childminder is enthusiastic and praises children for their efforts. Children are given time to explore toys independently and investigate how they work. As a result, children are becoming confident and independent, acquiring the skills that they need for school. The childminder provides a language rich environment. She speaks with the children consistently and uses attractive posters on the wall to introduce vocabulary. However, sometimes the childminder does not give children the time to answer her questions, so

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who attend. This is good

they are unable to think and respond in their own time.

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good

Children are happy and have formed good bonds with the childminder, who consistently interacts with them well. Therefore, they confidently explore the clean and welcoming environment and develop good levels of self-esteem. Most resources are stored at child level and reflect all areas of learning. However, some of the creative resources are not as freely available, so children are unable to choose them independently. Children have good opportunities to go outside every day in the fresh air. They visit the park and go for outings in the community, which help to promote their physical development and well- being. Children enjoy a good variety of healthy, home-cooked meals. As a result, children learn to make healthy choices. The childminder talks to the parents regularly about what their children are learning and together they talk about the next steps in learning. This shared and consistent approach provides good learning opportunities for children.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a clear knowledge of child protection issues and what to do in the event that she has a concern about a child's welfare. She carries out fire drills with the children. As a result, they are learning how to manage their own safety in the event of an emergency. The childminder evaluates her strengths and weaknesses. Consequently, she understands how to develop her provision to benefit the children in her care. The childminder attends training and engages with other childminders, which helps to enhance her practice and improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408439 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 816312 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Ealing.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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