Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2015 3 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 provides a happy and welcoming environment for children to play and learn in. She provides a broad range of toys, resources and activities both inside and outdoors.  The childminder promotes children's language and communication, confidence and social skills well. Children enjoy their time with her and are well prepared for the next stages of their learning.  Children behave very well. They understand the childminder's expectations and the routines of the day.  Partnerships with parents are firmly established. They receive a welcome pack when their children enter the setting. The childminder keeps parents regularly updated about the progress their children make in their learning and development. Parents are positive about the care their children receive.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She is confident to highlight the strengths of her provision and has well-planned targets for future improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children sometimes lose focus during activities, as they do not always have enough opportunities to talk together about what they are doing, why and how they do it.  The childminder misses some opportunities to help children develop their awareness of the benefits of healthy eating.

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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

 encourage children to maintain their focus over a period of time, and help each other to learn through discussions about what they are doing  extend children's awareness of the benefits of healthy eating, for example, through discussions at mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their play inside and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder; she also read letters from parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans for individual children.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's development records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about training she has completed and how she reflects on her provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has effective teaching skills. Overall, she interacts purposefully with children, giving explanations, demonstrations and instructions to aid their learning. Children engage well in their play and demonstrate that they are motivated to learn. The childminder has a secure understanding of their interests, abilities and next steps. Children play happily alongside each other most of the time. They join in together as they pretend to be in the 'big band' playing their musical instruments or during their role play as shoppers buying produce. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend the ways in which children learn from each other and remain focused, for example, through talking about their play and the roles they have in it, or listening to each other's views. The childminder makes focused observations of children's learning and provides each child with a learning journal, in order to assess their progress.

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good

Children have warm bonds with the childminder, who is attentive to their needs. Her home environment is stimulating and challenging. Children are confident to choose what they want to do, and are confident and content in the childminder's care. The childminder promotes children's independence well. They help out with small tasks such as setting the table for lunch or snack time. Children understand the importance of self-care routines such as hand washing. Overall, they enjoy their meals. They butter rolls and make decisions about the fillings they choose. However, the childminder misses some opportunities to highlight the benefits of healthy eating and the impact good nutrition has on their bodies. The childminder promotes children's physical development well, with children benefiting from regular outdoor play, fresh air and exercise.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has updated this through training, including a recognised qualification at Level 3, which has helped to further promote outcomes for children and her professional development in a positive way. The childminder implements her policies and procedures effectively, to keep children safe and support their health and well-being. She has updated her paediatric first- aid training and therefore has reviewed her understanding of how to deal with medical emergencies. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection matters. She has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder is establishing partnerships with others who share care of the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219259 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 842563 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 3 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder works each weekday. She has a childcare qualification at Level 3. The childminder provides funded education for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old.

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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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