Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 10 May 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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

 All children are able to make rapid progress in relation to their starting points, as the childminder has an excellent understanding of each child's needs and interests.  The childminder has a sharp focus on observing and assessing children's progress. She sometimes makes videos of children to closely monitor their progress and this helps her to accurately identify the next steps in their individual learning.  The childminder works very well with parents. She shares information to ensure she recognises and meets children's needs and interests. She makes digital scrapbooks for parents using a variety of children's artwork to share their learning experiences and enable parents to complement children's learning at home. This shared approach helps to provide excellent continuity of care for the children.  Children behave exceptionally well as the childminder is a positive role model, talking calmly and politely to the children in her care. Children feel good about themselves, as

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This provision is outstanding

they receive lots of praise and encouragement.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing improvements. She has successfully addressed all previous recommendations. The childminder has enhanced her knowledge regarding monitoring children's progress. She fully understands child protection procedures and ensures children are not exposed to any risk of cross infection.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to see and share photographs or books of their families and familiar people to enhance their already strong sense of belonging.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities indoors and observed the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her practices, including self-evaluation.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children,  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from verbal and written feedback.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy imaginative play. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning, supporting their individual interests. For example, children chose to make hats and scarves for the toy dinosaurs. She asked them why the hats might not stay on the dinosaur's heads. She talked about size and shape to encourage problem solving. This helps children develop skills in readiness for nursery or school. Younger children had great fun filling containers with pasta letter shapes and used these as rattles. Older children searched for the letters to make their names, which helps develop early literacy skills. The childminder introduces songs in different languages, which children thoroughly enjoy singing. They play with lots of toys to positively reflect the wider community and celebrate different festivals. This helps children develop respect for each other. Children enjoy looking at photographs, but the childminder does not maximise opportunities for them to

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who attend. This is outstanding

see images of familiar people to enhance their sense of belonging.

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outstanding

Children flourish in the childminder's care, as she is nurturing and attentive to their needs. All children show high levels of independence. For example, young children helped to tidy up. They fetched a small brush and dustpan to sweep up the pasta they dropped. This helps them develop a sense of responsibility. The childminder thoroughly supports children's learning of staying safe as they regularly practise the fire evacuation procedures. The childminder provides an extremely well-resourced environment, where children can play, rest and eat comfortably. She is vigilant in supervising children, including during sleep times. Children are developing healthy lifestyles, enjoying plenty of fresh air and physical play. Their individual care needs are fully met as the childminder recognises when children are tired, hungry or need changing, responding quickly to their needs.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly committed to professional development. She uses self-evaluation well to continually reflect on her outstanding practice. The childminder seeks parents' views to help enhance her excellent service. She continues to increase her knowledge through training, which reflects in her excellent service. For example, she incorporates her knowledge from food-hygiene training to explain to children why they need to make sure food is clean before eating. Parents comment they are extremely happy with the care their children receive and very impressed with how much their children learn. The childminder works very effectively with her co-minder. She links with local schools and understands how to help parents seek professionals support for children with additional needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420275 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 845246 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She works with another childminder from her co- minder's premises in Chiswick, in the London Borough of Ealing. The co-minder operates all day weekdays, throughout the year.

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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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