Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2016 16 April 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 plans exciting play experiences which children enjoy. She supports them well through her purposeful interaction, effectively building on what they know and can do.  The childminder models good behaviour and focuses on children's positive actions with lots of praise and attention. Children behave well.  The well-organised, dedicated childminder takes a lead role in the management of the setting, particularly the organisation of the play programme.  There is good attention to the safeguarding of children. Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment where they are well supervised and hazards are kept to a minimum.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not benefit from many opportunities to learn about the natural world.  The childminder does not always make the best use of space and resources to fully inspire children in their play and learning.

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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 children's opportunities to learn about the natural world  review the use of space and resources to provide the most inspiring learning environment possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play activities and the childminder's interactions with them.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the children and looked at their learning records.  The inspector sampled some safeguarding and leadership documentation.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how to implement the requirements of her role. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently attended up-to-date training which has helped her to keep abreast of current legislation. She has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child or family. Parents are well informed about their children's time in the setting. For example, they are invited to view their child's regular assessment record to help with continuity of learning at the child's home. The childminder undertakes some useful self-evaluation to understand her strengths and areas for improvement. She attends training to increase her knowledge and, on occasion, she uses what she discovers to adapt her practice and the quality of her provision. For example, she has enhanced her knowledge of methods for managing the behaviour of younger children. The childminder monitors children's progress

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has effective teaching skills and helps children to make good progress. She has a good understanding of how children learn through play. The childminder works effectively alongside her mother, who is also a registered childminder. She takes lead responsibility for the observation and assessment of children's progress and the planning of the play activities. Children have fun and gain valuable future skills under her guidance and teaching. For example, they learn to write their names in preparation for school, to count and to learn letters of the alphabet when they are ready. Children engage in conversations with the childminder, who is careful to offer challenge to develop their thinking skills, and gives them time to talk. Children enjoy music and dance, moving their body in a variety of ways, listening well and following the instructions offered to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and form strong bonds with the childminder. They respond well to her warmth and affection. Children feel safe and secure; they are well cared for. The childminder works closely with parents to identify children's individual needs and organises daily routines to match with those at their home. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating. Children enjoy regular outdoor play in the fresh air. They have fun as they develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy blowing and chasing bubbles and use wheeled toys skilfully on the patio.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294520 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 826992 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. Her provision is based in Hanwell, London. The childminder operates all year round on weekdays and works with her mother, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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