Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 11 November 2008

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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 and children have exceptionally strong relationships. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the importance of promoting children's emotional well-being; as a result, children thrive with a warm and compassionate childminder.  The childminder is well qualified and experienced and consequently, her teaching practice is of a high quality. The childminder provides children with extensive opportunities to explore their own learning and develop ideas.  Systems for planning, observations and assessments are exemplary, which results in the childminder providing meaningful and interesting activities for individual children.  Highly effective partnerships with parents are in place. This promotes an inspiring approach to shared learning. The childminder regularly shares reflective information with parents to fully explain children's learning achievements.  The childminder is extremely committed to ongoing personal development and

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This provision is outstanding

improving her childminding practice. She reflects regularly on her strengths and weakness, and continues to develop her extensive knowledge through regular training and research.  Safeguarding practices and procedures are very secure. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of what to do if she has concerns about a child. She ensures her assistant fully understands his role in keeping children safe from harm. Risk assessments are detailed and children have opportunities to explore safely.

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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

 extend further children's understanding of technology by extending the range of resources to strengthen their skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written recommendations.  The inspector sample a range of documents used for childminding, including policies and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates, self-evaluation processes and improvement plans.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children are ready to play and learn in a relaxed and comfortable child-friendly home. The childminder plans fun and exciting activities with ideas and input from the children. She is highly skilled and ensures learning opportunities are firmly rooted within play. For example, the childminder introduces toy trains displaying the letters of the children's names, so together they can talk about the different letters. Children identify the letters of their name with enthusiasm. This prepares them well for their next stage in learning and for school. The childminder uses a wide range of highly stimulating resources to provide opportunities for children to explore across all areas of learning. However, there are fewer opportunities for them to explore a range of modern technology to develop their skills further.

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outstanding

Children are exceptionally well behaved and thoughtful. They comfort one another if someone becomes upset. The childminder is an exemplary role model and talks to them with great care and compassion. Therefore, children talk kindly to each other and with very good manners. Consequently, they are learning skills to help manage their own behaviour in larger groups, such as at nursery. The childminder listens to the children's ideas, including the resources they suggest to use for the day. As a result, children feel highly valued and are confident to express their ideas. Children have an excellent understanding of health and safety practices, such as what food is healthy and know to wash their hands before eating. Children manage their own safety exceptionally well for their age. For example, they negotiate stairs with confidence, walking sensibly and holding the rail without needing to be reminded.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder shows a strong commitment to her role and the ongoing development of the children in her care. Since her last inspection, she has ensured that children have an improved understanding of diversity and disability within their community by introducing more activities and resources. She is enthusiastic about her continued development and regularly attends relevant courses and conferences to keep her knowledge up to date. She provides guidance and ongoing support for her assistant to ensure he understands his role fully. She has a clear understanding of the importance of working with other professionals. The childminder continues to be reflective, which ensures the ongoing development of a highly stimulating environment for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117559 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 840129 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Hanwell, in the London Borough of Ealing. She works Monday to Friday, offering flexible hours. She is open throughout the year, apart from family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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