Reeve, Julie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 12 January 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 warm, homely environment that helps her form secure relationships with the children. As a result, they are happy and confident in her care. They have built nice friendships with each other and generally play cooperatively.  The childminder routinely completes assessments on the children, which allows her to track their progress accordingly. Therefore, she is able to provide interesting and stimulating learning experiences for them, which promote their development effectively.  The childminder establishes good links with other settings the children attend. She requests information from them and shares her observations to provide continuity in their development by matching learning opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of all opportunities to extend children's independence, such as by consistently encouraging young children to feed themselves.

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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's growing independence further, for example, by reviewing the arrangements at mealtimes so that young children are able to feed themselves at every opportunity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about her role and responsibility in safeguarding children.  The inspector sampled documents, such as policies, risk assessments and information held about the children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of the learning and development requirements to support children's learning. She gathers information about children's starting points of development from parents and spends time getting to know them during the settling-in period. This enables her to become confident in supporting their individual needs. There is a balance of adult-led and child-initiated play and, as a result, children are enthusiastic and eager to participate. The childminder observes children during activities and uses this information to track their development. Children progress well as the childminder continues to provide experiences based on their current interests and learning needs. The childminder joins in with their play and enhances activities by sharing her thoughts and ideas. She models good language and makes good use of books to support children's communication and literacy skills.

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good

The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles by ensuring they have regular access to physical exercise. She has a well-resourced garden, which she uses to support their large muscle development as they ride bikes and play with balls. She takes children on outings to local parks, which gives them opportunities to explore the environment. The children are members of the local library; they have their own library cards and are able to choose their books. Parents provide meals for the children, which the childminder ensures are kept healthy. The childminder reinforces her expectations of good behaviour very calmly and approaches situations appropriately for each child's level of understanding. The childminder is able to protect children's well-being as she has attended relevant safeguarding training and has a secure understanding of her responsibilities.

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provision is good

The childminder keeps children safe by implementing risk assessments of her home, which are effective in helping to limit hazards. She keeps her childcare knowledge up to date by seeking further training. This has a positive impact on the children as the childminder implements new ideas and continues to meet their individual needs. She regularly reflects on her practice and uses the views of parents, children and other professionals she works with when addressing her strengths and weaknesses. She has worked well in meeting all recommendations from her last inspection. The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She uses a diary to communicate with them and encourages parents to share events that have happened at home. Parents are kept up to date with their child's progress as the childminder provides them with termly written reports.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117953 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 846134 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing, and offers care for children all day Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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