Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2015 10 March 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching across all areas of learning is outstanding. The childminder provides an excellent range of high-quality learning experiences for children, inside and outside. As a result, children are highly motivated and eager to learn and explore.  The childminder works exceptionally well with parents to meet children's needs and agree on their next steps for learning. This promotes a very effective shared approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder's assessment of children's progress is extremely effective in helping to identify any gaps or delays in their learning. This means planning successfully targets children's learning needs.  All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make outstanding progress in their learning. This is because the childminder skilfully provides help and support from the settling-in period and throughout their time together.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides safe, relaxed fun and a homely environment where each child is respected and valued. She makes sure her home is a safe place for them to be by completing regular safety checks and being vigilant with supervising them.  The childminder is exceptionally well organised and is highly reflective of her practice. She continuously improves her knowledge and understanding of all aspects of children's learning and development by attending a variety of relevant courses.  Children gain confidence as the childminder teaches them how to manage tasks independently during daily routines. Children learn how to cut up fruit and make a fruit salad for snack. However, the childminder does not always organise tasks for everyone to practise their skills and keep them fully involved.

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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

 enhance children's independence skills with more opportunities to manage tasks for themselves during daily routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interaction with children throughout the day.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessments, and registration records.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account parents' views through evaluation forms, questionnaires and the childminder's compliments book.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder uses her strong knowledge of how children learn and develop to provide an outstanding range of learning opportunities. As a result, children develop key skills for future learning and progress rapidly. The childminder's tracking of children's progress is highly effective. She makes sure she shares details with parents to promote and continue children's learning at home. Young children are excited to explore story sacks and enjoy using puppets when singing songs. The childminder is nearby to offer support and makes very good use of opportunities to repeat children's language, skilfully question them and extend their vocabulary. Consequently, children make extremely good progress in their communication and language. The childminder displays many words in a variety of languages to value all children's home languages. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts easily within children's play. For example, when children sing 'Five

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who attend. This is outstanding

little monkeys', the childminder encourages them to develop their problem-solving skills. She asks children to work out how many left when they take one away.

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outstanding

The childminder's home is very welcoming, comfortable and well resourced. Children have very positive relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities in the garden and while on outings. The childminder makes sure children follow good hygiene routines and know why these are important for their health. The childminder is an excellent role model and plays alongside children, helping the youngest understand how to share, take turns and be patient. This helps children to form strong attachments with their friends and understand what behaviour is acceptable. The childminder raises children's awareness of different cultures, abilities, beliefs and languages. They celebrate different festivals, which helps children learn to respect on another. The childminder provides children with highly effective support to help them move easily on to school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder promotes children's well-being and development exceptionally well. Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed a childcare qualification and improved her knowledge. As a result, she has superb understanding about her responsibilities and a strong commitment towards delivering high standards for children. The childminder regularly seeks parents' views to make sure she constantly improves her practice. The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. This enables her to safeguard children's welfare and help to protect them from harm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117897 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 840141 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Acton in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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