Childminder EY448170

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2016 17 September 2015

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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 uses her policies and procedures effectively to promote the well-being of the children.  The childminder welcomes support from external agencies and takes training courses to further develop her knowledge and childcare skills, to meet the needs of the children well.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans and provides a broad range of activities to help children make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder reinforces positive behaviour through giving children lots of praise and encouragement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children follow daily hygiene procedures, such as hand washing routines. However, at times, the childminder misses opportunities to help children understand why personal hygiene is important.  Children do not always have opportunities to closely observe and investigate similarities and differences among things, to further strengthen their early understanding of the 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

 use every opportunity to support children to understand the importance of good personal hygiene  provide more opportunities for children to observe and investigate similarities and differences among things, to further strengthen their good early understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector sampled some documentation, including children's assessment reports and the childminder's training certificates, policies, daily attendance records and self- evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out regular safety checks to reduce the risk of hazards and promote children's safety indoors and outdoors. She has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's well-being. The childminder now holds a current first-aid certificate, which means she can give appropriate care if there is an accident. The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendation from the last inspection. This has led to improvements in her procedures for safeguarding children and promoting their learning and development. In addition, the childminder is beginning to make good use of self- evaluation, to further improve the care and learning experiences she provides for children. The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She regularly exchanges information with parents and updates them on their children's progress, which promotes

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and records children achievements. She uses her notes to identify the next steps in children's learning and plan a wide variety of activities to help them make progress. Children play in a well-organised environment where toys are easily accessible to them. The childminder supports young children's growing independence by letting them do things themselves. For example, children are learning to put on their coats and they decide for themselves when to have a drink and their snacks. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. For example, they listen to stories with increasing attention, use simple sentences and hold conversations with familiar adults.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder liaises closely with parents to help ensure a consistent approach in relation to children's learning and care. The childminder encourages children's social skills and helps them to develop relationships with others. For example, children are learning the important skills of sharing and taking turns. The childminder provides good support to help children learn to take responsibility and keep themselves safe. Children receive a varied range of nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder helps them to understand what kinds of foods are good to eat. Children benefit immensely from daily opportunities for physical play and fresh air. For example, they play ball games, visit local parks and toddler groups, and play out in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They become active, independent learners as they make choices about their play. They make good progress from their starting points. Children are developing strong skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448170 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1029090 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 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Acton, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder is available to work Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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