Childminder 117839

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 27 February 2012

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Children progress well in their personal, social and emotional development. For example, they develop their independence and self-esteem, learn to respect others and acquire valuable socials skills as they play together.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts purposefully with them to support their learning and development and helps them make good progress, particularly in their communication skills.  The childminder works closely with parents. She values the information they share about their children and uses this well to meet their care needs. She makes sure she shares detailed information with them so they too have a good understanding of their child's daily experiences.  The childminder regularly reflects and evaluates her practice to identify and address areas for improvement. She takes into account the views of parents and children, which

p.1

This provision is good

she gains from her regular discussions with them.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to share detailed information about children's learning and development with other settings that children regularly attend.  The childminder observes children's achievements. However, her reviewing strategies for quickly identifying and checking children's learning outcomes are less successful.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen the ways that information about children's learning is obtained from other settings that they attend, to make those partnerships more effective  sharpen the focus on reviewing the progress made by individual children, to monitor that any emerging gaps in learning are closing as quickly as possible.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed, children at play throughout the inspection, 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.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the requirements of her role. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to protect children and has, through training, kept her knowledge up to date. She knows how to respond to a child protection concern and the action to take in order to protect children. The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents to enable the two-way flow of information about meeting children's needs. She regularly shares information to help them support children's learning at home. The childminder receives positive feedback from parents about the care and education that she provides.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of stimulating activities to promote children's interest in learning. She completes observations of children as they play, she knows the children well and how to use their interests to support their learning. The childminder introduces new vocabulary as they engage in creative play with playdough and role-play resources. She provides good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, for example, they use a variety of different sized utensils during their play. Children develop their communication and language skills well. Children enjoy cooking activities, showing concentration and focus as they confidently talk about what ingredients they need.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully promotes children's emotional well-being. She praises children for doing well and encourages them to socialise during regular attendance at local community group activities. Children are happy, settled and have a strong attachment to the childminder. They behave well, display good manners and positively respect others. The childminder teaches children about expected behaviour through the use of consistent messages. For example, they are learning to be responsible and helpful, as they are quick to ask if they can help the childminder. Children regularly get out in the fresh air and eat balanced meals and snacks as part of a healthy lifestyle. Children learn about safety. The childminder gives them simple explanations in line with their level of understanding, while also making sure the home and garden are safe for them to play. The childminder effectively supports children to gain a good awareness of differences in people, cultures

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Young children show enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn and are developing key skills, preparing them well for their future learning. They develop their independence skills well. For example, they confidently find and put on their own shoes and coats. Children understand the reasons for safe practices such as walking safely on outings.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 117839 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 825164 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Hanwell in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates from Monday to Friday, all year round.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5