Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2015 30 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 effectively promotes children's learning as she provides a wide range of activities that reflect their current interests. She monitors their development and accurately identifies their next steps in learning to help them make good progress.  Children are happy, confident and relaxed in the childminder's care. This is because she provides a caring environment where children follow familiar routines and are encouraged to talk about their home life.  The childminder consistently shares information with parents and other early years providers to fully promote children's ongoing learning and development.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote healthy lifestyles. She provides children with a good range of nutritious meals and snacks, and teaches them the importance of following sensible hygiene routines to promote their physical health and well-being.  Children are protected from harm because the childminder has a secure understanding

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This provision is good

of her role and responsibility to safeguard them. She implements good measures to reduce hazards in her home and during outings to ensure children's safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider the use of her garden space to extend children's learning of the natural world.  Opportunities for children to broaden their mathematical understanding during activities are sometimes missed by the childminder to promote their learning further.

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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 learning opportunities outdoors by further promoting children's awareness of the natural environment  offer broader opportunities for children throughout the daily routine to build on their mathematical development to extend their skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times and observed them engaged in play and during the lunchtime routine.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she supports children's individual learning and care needs.  The inspector viewed a sample of children's records, policies and procedures shared with parents, and the childminder's self-evaluation plan.  The inspector viewed the areas of the homes used for childminding purposes, including play materials available for children.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents provided during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments of children's progress to identify the next steps in their learning. She regularly shares this information with parents to support children's learning at home. The childminder organises activities well and ensures they are easily accessible for children to make independent choices. Children enjoy imaginative play using their own ideas and experiences to recreate characters. Children's early reading and writing skills are very advanced for their age as the childminder uses good teaching skills and purposeful activities to engage children fully. The childminder's use of effective questioning helps to extend children's vocabulary. Consequently, children become good communicators, which supports their future learning. Overall, children have opportunities to develop their early mathematical skills, such as learning the values of numbers and exploring the use of calculators.

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good

Children are happy and thrive in the care of the childminder because she takes time to play and talk to children throughout the day. The initial settling-in meetings with parents allow for the exchange of relevant information about their children and supports individual care. Consequently, children quickly gain a sense of belonging. Children are very responsive to praise and encouragement from the childminder. Consequently, they behave well. The childminder encourages good self-care skills during mealtimes and personal hygiene routines. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks to promote children's physical health. She takes into account parents' preferences on healthy eating. Despite the use of the garden being limited for large physical play, the childminder uses the local parks and takes children on walks in the community. This helps to promote children's physical development and understanding of their local community.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and attends relevant training to update her knowledge. The childminder is committed to improving the good quality of her practice through ongoing training and self-evaluation processes. For example, she regularly updates her knowledge by reading relevant literature on childcare and identifies future training organised by her local authority to improve outcomes for children. The childminder has addressed recommendations raised at the previous inspection to promote children's safety and health. The childminder has strong bonds with parents, providing clear information through discussion and by sharing policies. This results in children receiving good-quality care and teaching experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391752 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 830370 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Little Ealing, within the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder cares for children all day, Monday to Friday.

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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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