Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She understands the need to observe children and plan an interesting, challenging range of activities to help them make progress in their learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to carry out effective risk assessments inside the home, in the garden and on outings, to keep children safe.  The childminder is aware of the importance of establishing warm and caring relationships with children so that they feel safe and secure. She understands the importance of establishing strong relationships with parents and working together to benefit children's learning and development.  The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows the documentation that she needs to keep. She is aware of the child protection procedures to follow if necessary and ensures the premises are well maintained and

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The provision meets requirements

secure. She understands how to help keep children safe in emergencies.  The childminder is committed to continually developing her practice and understands the need to regularly attend training to develop her skills.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements with the childminder, to check her knowledge.  The inspector sampled documentation, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver a full range of activities and experiences for children.  The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's self-evaluation methods and plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437990 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 888441 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Ealing, in West London. The childminder offers care to children each weekday, for most of the year. She had no children on roll at the time of inspection.

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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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