Childminder EY423766

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 29 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are provided with a wide range of interesting activities and experiences. The childminder effectively uses her observations and assessments of children to meet their individual needs. This supports the good progress children make in their development.  Children are happy and settled. They have trusting and warm relationships with the childminder, who listens to them and helps them to feel secure and valued.  Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills to help them with moving on to pre-school and school. For example, through visits to local groups, they learn to mix with and make friendships with other children.  The childminder takes time to develop her knowledge further, for example, through ongoing training and researching ideas. She uses her knowledge overall well to help her strengthen practice and shows a clear drive for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's learning, for example, to increase their listening skills and concentration.  The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice to improve the quality of her provision. However, she does not routinely seek the views of parents to improve practice further.

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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

 provide more opportunities that help children to extend their learning and increase their listening skills and concentration  extend self-evaluation to include the views of parents to help improve the childminder's practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children, and spoke with the childminder about children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection regarding her practice, including the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and continuous development with the childminder.  The inspector read parental feedback forms made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role to protect children from harm. The childminder keeps up to date with changes to safeguarding legislation and knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides daily feedback to ensure parents are aware of the children's day and also shares her observation records regularly. Parental comments indicate they are very happy with the care the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning. She involves parents right from the start in sharing information about their children's interests and plans accordingly. The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. The childminder's first language is Polish and she uses a balance of Polish and English language which encourages children to learn English.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children and their individual routines well. She easily identifies younger children's needs and ensures they are met effectively. For example, she recognises when they need to sleep and offers gentle reassurance to calm them when tired. The childminder gives children clear explanations about how to behave and encourages them to help set the rules. For example, she encourages children to help to tidy activities away. This helps them to look after their toys and gain an awareness of safety. The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills. For example, they are encouraged to feed themselves and understand about washing their hands before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their different starting points. They are acquiring key skills in readiness for school. The childminder skilfully supports children's early mathematical understanding as they play. For example, she talks aloud using numbers as children engage in a sticking activity and shows them how to count using their fingers. Children experience a variety of interesting trips within the neighbourhood, which encourages them to enjoy exercise and learn about healthy lifestyles, for example, as they go to the park and enjoy running around, climbing and balancing activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423766 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 838818 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Hanwell 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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