Childminder EY277538

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 3 November 2011

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children are very happy and their warm interactions with the childminder show that they have an extremely strong emotional bond with her. The childminder is observant and responds immediately to children's care and emotional needs.  Children use their speaking and listening skills effectively. The childminder continually provides them with opportunities to hear and use language. She builds their vocabulary effectively, introducing them to the tools that help them to communicate successfully.  Relationships with parents are strong. The childminder is successful in engaging parents and sharing information about children's learning and development, which contributes significantly to their good progress.  The childminder uses reflection and self-evaluation effectively. She reviews her practice and the success of the experiences she offers the children. She uses effective methods for researching new ideas constantly to drive forward improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children do not routinely have opportunities to build on their curiosity and explore a wider range of sensory experiences, to encourage learning using all of their senses.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities to promote children's enjoyment and interest in early reading skills, to further support their developing 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

 strengthen children's sensory experiences further to enhance fully their all-round learning and development  increase the range of opportunities available to children to extend their early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play throughout the inspection and the quality of teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including a selection of the childminder's policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments made available during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to help children to feel safe and secure. She maintains her knowledge of the possible causes for concern and the reporting procedures through training and reviewing policies. She has the latest information from her local authority to help her to understand how to protect children and promote their well-being. The childminder values parents' comments about her childminding service and uses these as the basis for continuing to maintain a good standard. Parents feel that their children are in a caring and safe environment, and are being very well cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children to monitor their progress and achievements, in order to plan their next steps in learning. She uses a range of teaching skills to motivate and engage children; in particular those children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. For example, children stay focused while attempting new puzzles, as the childminder supports them to develop their descriptive words, such as through effective questioning. The childminder promotes children's early writing skills well. For example, she provides a range of writing equipment for children to explore and learn to hold correctly. The childminder provides good learning opportunities for mathematical development which capture children's interests and help them to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Young children receive regular reassurance from the childminder while they engage in their play and independently explore their surroundings. The childminder has a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. For example, she effectively uses praise to build children's confidence and self-esteem. Children are exceptionally well behaved and demonstrate high levels of respect for others. The childminder provides children with an excellent role model from which they continue to learn. She promotes children's independence very effectively. For example, children have many opportunities to try things for themselves. Children lead an active life and visit different places to explore the natural world and to socialise with other children and adults. Children enjoy an excellent range of healthy, nutritious snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder makes sure children have the necessary skills and capabilities to help them in the next stage in their learning. Children acquire valuable skills, particularly when they learn about different religions, cultures and communities. They have strong social skills and an excellent grasp of basic concepts on which they continue to build. In particular, they have skills that enhance their health, personal development and well-being significantly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277538 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 826769 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 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Chiswick in the London Borough of Ealing and she operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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