Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Outstanding 1

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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 are very secure in the childminder's home. They share highly secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. This means they form very strong attachments and their care needs are extremely well met.  Children have excellent opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles as the childminder promotes their good health particularly well.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant provide a rich learning environment and play experiences, which excite children and motivate them to learn.  The childminder is effective in monitoring children's progress. Plans are based on children's individual need and interests and this results in all children being able to make strong progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder's management of her provision is good. She supports her assistant in her professional development which results in good continuity of care and learning for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to think about what they want to say, or how to say it. Therefore, she does not fully promote children's communication and language skills at such times.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to have time to think and express what they want to say during everyday activities, to fully promote their communication and language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaging in activities, indoors and outside, and also observed the childminder and her assistant as they interacted with them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at suitable times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, suitability checks, and policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and her role in supporting children in their individual learning. Children enjoy a balance of self- initiated and planned activities. They have great fun exploring natural materials. They make sand castles and push vehicles around in soil trays outdoors. The childminder develops children's understanding of the world as they learn about space and earth. For example, children participate in recycling, which helps them learn how to look after the planet. The childminder is skilled in extending children's learning, by introducing mathematical concepts during play. For example, as children sequence number circles in order, the childminder introduces mathematical language to describe position, shape and size. Overall, children's language is promoted well because the childminder and her assistant ask children lots of questions and introduce new vocabulary.

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outstanding

Children approach the childminder and her assistant with ease, for cuddles and reassurance throughout the day. The adults respond by giving children lots of praise and encouragement. This results in children developing high levels of confidence and self- esteem. Children behave exceptionally well because they have clear boundaries. They learn to share, take turns and help to tidy up. This helps them to develop the required skills for their future learning. Children know how to stay safe. For example, they know how to hold scissors correctly. Children have excellent opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder provide opportunities for them to pick fresh produce in the garden and at an allotment, and they have a lot of fun as they make fruit juice Children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise which supports their physical development very well.

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provision is good

The enthusiastic childminder works closely with her assistant to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for all children. They both have a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They have attended training which means they have an up-to- date understanding of how to respond to any concerns about a child. The childminder regularly evaluates her service, with input from her assistant and parents, in order to make improvements. She reads relevant publications to help develop her practice and demonstrates a good capacity to make continuous improvements. The childminder has good links with parents and shares a good range of information with them. She works well with staff from local schools and facilitates visits from teachers, to help prepare children for school. She knows how to access professional support for children, if required.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447366 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 905608 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Northfields, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder and her assistant hold relevant qualifications 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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