Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2015 26 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively monitors the quality of her provision and reflects on her practice in order to identify her strengths and areas for development.  The childminder talks to the children consistently; she involves them in thoughtful and meaningful conversations. This successfully promotes children's understanding and use of language.  The childminder cares for children in a positive and encouraging environment. As a result, children are settled, secure and form close and warm relationships with her.  The childminder regularly accesses training opportunities to strengthen her professional development. Therefore, children benefit from her secure knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication, and make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to see written words in all their activities to develop their early literacy skills.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to see written words in all their activities to promote further their early literacy skills

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the systems she uses to assess children's progress and how she shares these with parents.  The inspector sampled the documents that the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities and daily routines.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to protect children from harm. She fully understands her responsibility to record and report any concerns to the appropriate professionals. The childminder has a very positive partnership with parents; she keeps them fully informed about their children's progress. This enables parents to feel fully involved and able to contribute to their children's learning and development. Parents speak highly of the care the childminder provides for their children. The childminder monitors children's progress and seeks guidance and support from other professionals if she has concerns about children's development and progress. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection, which have helped her to maintain her high standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows the children very well. This enables her to plan activities that challenge the children and suit their interests. For example, knowing the children like music, she ensures music can be heard and that children can access books that play music. Younger children were fascinated when they pressed buttons on simple modern technology toys to make sounds, developing their understanding of cause and effect. The childminder observes and assesses the children's progress and adapts plans to suit their learning needs. Effective teaching helps children to make good progress and prepares them for the next stages in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children are happy and build good attachments to the childminder. This supports their feelings of self-confidence and security. These positive relationships prepare children well for future changes in their lives, such as the eventual move to school. The childminder has made her home very safe, which means children can explore safely. She teaches children how to stay safe, such as talking about road safety on outings. The childminder encourages the children's emotional well-being effectively and meets their individual care needs well, further adding to their feelings of self-worth. The children confidently approach the childminder for cuddles and comfort, if needed. The childminder helps the children to understand about sharing and showing kindness to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, outcomes for children are good. Children are developing good social skills; they value friendships and learn to respect each other. Children make choices about their play, developing independence and gaining confidence in their own abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117771 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 840136 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She cares for children all day, from Monday to Friday, throughout most of 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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