Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2015 24 March 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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Children are extremely happy and secure in the care of the very nurturing and supportive childminder. They have a strong sense of belonging because the childminder recognises that each of them is unique and caters for their individual needs exceptionally well.  The childminder provides a very enabling environment, which she sets up so that all children make extremely confident choices in their play and develop their independence.  The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She shares children's development records with parents well, so they work together to identify and support the next steps for each child.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of safeguarding. She understands the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to explore a wider range of natural textures and materials, to build on their curiosity and understanding of the natural world.

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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 opportunities for children to explore a variety of textures and natural resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint inspection with the childminder.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector sampled children's records and documentation the childminder uses to safeguard children's welfare and to support her service.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's development effectively. Children's individual profiles provide a clear picture of the well-balanced educational programme and the learning that takes place. Children thoroughly enjoy role play. They show awareness and care for others as they pretend to feed their dolls and make food for the childminder. The childminder interacts with children very well. She gives children space to explore their own ideas while staying close by to offer support when required. The quality of teaching is good because the childminder extends children learning well during activities. For example, she encourages conversations as they look at books together, which develops children's thinking and language skills. She encourages children to try to things out for themselves; children explore pressing buttons on the doll's house to make sounds. This helps children become active learners and develop skills for their future learning.

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outstanding

The childminder is an exceptionally good role model. She is highly supportive in helping children to understand how to share and be kind to each other. This results in children behaving very well. They are extremely self-assured and feel good about themselves because they receive lots of praise and encouragement. The childminder is thorough in teaching children how to keep safe. They regularly participate in evacuation procedures and know how to respond when they hear the smoke alarm. Children learn about road safety on outings and are very aware about how to play safely in the home. This is because the childminder clearly explains potential dangers during daily routines. Children have excellent opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles. They enjoy a wide range of healthy and nutritious foods and enjoy beneficial physical activities outdoors.

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provision is good

The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection to improve risk assessments, to promptly identify and reduce potential hazards. The childminder evaluates her service well. She recognises her strengths and areas for further development. The childminder seeks the views of children and parents to help her review her practice and improve outcomes for children. She attends training to update her skills, for example, in food hygiene, to prepare and store food safely and protect children's welfare. The childminder has close links with local schools so she can support children when they move on to school. Parents' feedback shows they are very happy with the childminder's service. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals when required to meet children's individual needs. She monitors children's learning well to identify and address gaps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117814 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 836013 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 24 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Hanwell in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder offers care each weekday, throughout the year.

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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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