Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 25 May 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

 The childminder has made many improvements since her last two inspections. She now demonstrates a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment so that children can play happily and contently. Children choose their play activities from a broad range of very good quality resources.  Children behave well. They are happy in the childminder's care.  The childminder is attentive to children's needs. She interacts warmly and purposefully. This good practice promotes the ways in which children learn and helps them to engage in their play. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning.  The childminder implements her policies and procedures, risk assessments and visual checks on the environment to support children's safety, health and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always introduce mathematical terminology confidently to promote children's understanding of early mathematical language.  The childminder does not maximise all opportunities to encourage children to speak about their own experiences in order to extend their learning further.

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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 the use of early mathematical language to help children consider quantities and develop sorting skills  encourage children's developing interests by talking to children about their experiences and extending discussions about the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during their play and in their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans for children's learning and how she shares children's achievements with parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she reflects on her practice and the training she has completed to enhance her continuous improvement.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's development records.

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who attend. This is good

Overall, the childminder has good teaching skills. She is confident promoting children's learning, because she interacts with them effectively. The childminder is proactive in how she explains, demonstrates and praises children. As a result, children are motivated and eager to play. The childminder considers carefully how she plans for children's learning. She uses different publications to help her track children's progress, and uses focused observations to reflect on children's achievements. She thinks about how she can extend children's interests. Occasionally, she is less confident to use early mathematical language when children play. The childminder helped children to catch small balls, but she missed opportunities to explain terms, such as 'lots' or 'more'. Nevertheless, the childminder focuses well on promoting children's language, social skills and physical development. She is extending this to broaden younger children's learning. Children thoroughly enjoy role-

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who attend. This is good

play activities. They bath dolls or cook in the play kitchen. This promotes children's confidence. However, the childminder is less proactive in enhancing how the children talk about their experiences to broaden their understanding of the wider world.

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good

The childminder is attentive to children's needs. She is a caring and positive role model. Children have a warm relationship with her. They show that they feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder promotes children's early social skills and confidence by taking children to toddler groups so they can play alongside other children. The childminder promotes children's health. She ensures that children benefit from regular opportunities to play physically and to experience fresh air. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has reflected on the quality of her provision well. Through her evaluation and further training, such as on personal, social and emotional development, she has improved many aspects of her care and has enhanced her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This has had a positive impact on the outcomes for children. The childminder safeguards children well. She is confident in demonstrating her understanding of child protection matters. She understands the steps to take if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has updated her training for a relevant first-aid course. This promotes her awareness of what to do in a medical emergency. The childminder has positive partnerships with parents. She shares children's achievements with them on a regular basis. The childminder is currently conducting her assessments for completing the required progress check for two-year-old children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289766 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1004090 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Northolt, 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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