Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 29 January 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 childminder is highly motivated and enthusiastic. She works very effectively with her co-minder, providing exciting learning opportunities for children. She also ensures that any assistants have secure knowledge of their roles and responsibilities.  Children share extremely strong relationships with the childminder, which means that their individual needs are met exceptionally well.  Excellent partnership with parents ensures that they are very well informed about their child's developmental progress. The childminder also makes art galleries of children's work and displays photographs of children's activities in her home, so parents can feel fully involved in children's learning experiences.  Feedback indicates that parents are delighted with the care their children receive and appreciate the information provided to support their child's learning at home. The childminder helps parents establish friendships by organising social events.

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This provision is outstanding

Consequently, children form close friendships and families have support networks outside of the home.  The excellent quality of teaching and rigorous monitoring of children's progress ensures all children make rapid progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection procedures and knows the appropriate steps to take if she has concerns about a child.

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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

 maximise the potential of outdoor play to give children even more opportunities to explore natural resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in indoor activities and spent time observing the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector viewed resources and areas of the premises children use.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and reviewed feedback from questionnaires.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the day and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her practices, including children's records and self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder uses her strong knowledge of the children and how they learn to provide an outstanding range of learning opportunities. Children are highly engaged in the activities. For example, they become engrossed in pretending to feed the toy dinosaurs with coloured pasta. They explore the texture of the pasta and talk about how this changes from hard to soft when cooked. The childminder skilfully uses her expertise in teaching to support children to compare size and recognise different colours and shapes. She asks children questions to encourage their language development and thinking skills, which ensures they are well prepared for their future learning. This is an area of improvement since the last inspection.

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outstanding

The childminder provides a very welcoming and child-friendly home, with a range of easily accessible, high-quality toys and resources to help inspire children to learn. Children regularly play in the childminder's garden, although the childminder has not fully considered different ways of exploring natural resources outdoors. Children behave exceptionally well as they understand the routines and what is expected of them. They know to share and be kind to each other. The childminder gives exceptionally high priority to safeguarding children. Since the last inspection, the childminder has reorganised the storage of medication, improving children's safety. The childminder regularly assesses risks to children. For example, she ensures venues are suitable before any outings. Children learn about staying safe as the childminder regularly promotes this during daily activities. Children have excellent opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles and extend

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outstanding

their physical skills. They thoroughly enjoy nutritious home-cooked food and enjoy having fresh air and exercise on regular trips to local parks and soft play areas.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder fully understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is highly organised and works very effectively with her co-minder, providing excellent opportunities and care. The childminder reflects on her practice and completes a detailed self-evaluation process to support her in continually enhancing her already exemplary service. The childminder enhances her knowledge through discussions with other childminders and by attending training. For example, she recently attended a conference to support her in developing a sharper focus on completing progress checks for two-year- olds. The childminder links with local schools and nurseries and understands the importance of working with other agencies when required.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360153 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 828773 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 29 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her husband in Chiswick, in the London Borough of Ealing. She works with a co-minder and operates all day weekdays, throughout the year. The childminder is registered to receive funding for free early education for two-, three- and four- year- olds.

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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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