Childminder EY411006

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 1 February 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has a thorough knowledge of how young children learn. She plans activities that offer a superb level of challenge and that help all children make excellent progress.  The childminder is committed to providing the best possible service. She uses self- evaluation extremely well to identify and maintain high-quality improvements.  Children are exceptionally well behaved. The childminder is an excellent role model; for example, she very skilfully promotes the use of good manners, sharing and kindness.  The childminder provides an outstanding environment for the children. There is an extensive variety of fun and exciting resources and activities for children to choose from. Children learn as they eagerly explore their surroundings, indoors and outdoors.  The childminder very effectively checks her home and garden daily, and removes hazards so that children learn and play safely.

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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

 continue to develop the highly effective planning to build on children's existing interests even more closely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has a very strong partnership with parents, which greatly benefits all. She shares a wealth of information with them about the children's development and achievements, helping to ensure there is continuity in teaching and care. The childminder has the highest expectations of the service she provides and constantly explores ways to improve. For example, after every training course she attends, she reflects on her practice and puts targeted plans in place to improve her practice. She also takes into account the view of parents and children, for example, though regular questionnaires and feedback. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is a highly skilled communicator and listens perceptively to children. She actively engages them in high-quality interactions and very skilfully extends their learning and development. The childminder puts great thought and effort into providing experiences that capture children's imagination. For example, having observed how the children chose to learn, she created a discovery box full of everyday resources for them to explore and experiment with. The childminder accurately monitors children learning and plans precisely to help them make the best possible progress. She is working to refine her planning even further to build on children's interests as fully as possible.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder takes exceptional care of children's well-being. Children share a very close relationship with the childminder, who provides an exceptionally caring and nurturing home-from-home experience. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They are confident to take risks according to their age and regularly discuss safety around the home and outside. For example, they follow the guidance provided by the childminder about how to ride the scooter safely. Children are confident learners and develop strong independence skills. For example, they use their extensive knowledge of different foods to make healthy choices. They also enjoy the opportunity to make their own sandwiches, skilfully spreading on the butter and adding fillings.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are very actively engaged and independent learners. They thoroughly enjoy the exciting activities on offer. For example, they take part in science experiments and enjoy mixing food ingredients together. They watch in awe as raisins jump when added to a mixture of vinegar and baking soda and have great fun as they catch them on a spoon. All children make excellent progress and are exceptionally well prepared for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411006 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 831891 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Hanwell area in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder offers care Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6.30pm and Friday before and after school only, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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