Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 11 February 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 has a wide range of comprehensive policies, which she shares with parents. They are well informed about the care and education their children receive.  The childminder provides a safe environment in which children play and explore happily. Children are confident and inquisitive, following their own interests to extend their learning. They independently choose what they wish to play with and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is calm and speaks respectfully to the children. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and are settled and happy in her care.  Children learn to manage risks from an early age. For example, children explain to the childminder the risks of crossing the road and what they need to do to remain safe.  The childminder recognises the importance of helping young children to develop their communication skills to support their future learning. She talks to children to extend

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This provision is good

their learning as they play. For example, she helps them learn new words to describe their actions and asks questions that challenge children to think and work things out.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always identify areas for her professional development, such as developing her knowledge and understanding of the world, to improve children's learning further.  The childminder does not always help children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

 improve the process of identifying opportunities for further professional development  help children learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing together.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including the safeguarding and complaints procedures.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about how she works with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors children's development well. For example, she observes children's achievements and completes assessments to track their progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning that may need additional support. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder informs parents about children's achievements, for example, through daily discussions. Parents give the childminder positive feedback. For example, they are happy with the communication they receive from the childminder which helps them to work together to support their children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify and deal with child protection concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder responds to children's needs and supports their learning well. For example, when children choose an activity, the childminder follows their interests and participates in their play to extend their learning. She knows the importance of helping them to develop good communication and language skills to support their future learning. For example, she reads to children, describing the pictures and responding to their questions. She gives them time to think about what she is saying to them and asks questions that challenge children to think about the story. The childminder takes children on a wide variety of outings. For example, they attend farms, museums, playgroups and the park to improve children's learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is encouraging. For example, she praises children during their play to help them build their self-confidence. She uses a variety of ways to help children learn to behave well, such as by reminding children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder promotes children's health and physical well-being. For example, she helps them learn about healthy eating by explaining healthy food choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and follow their own interests to extend their learning. They make good progress from their starting points. Children become extremely confident and capable speakers. They develop independence, for example, when choosing from a broad range of interesting resources. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including starting nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117543 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 846129 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Hanwell in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder works from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, for 48 weeks a 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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Telephone number

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