Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 29 September 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's personal and emotional development is exceptionally well supported by the childminder. She knows and respects children's individual needs, which she meets highly effectively. Children show that they feel safe and secure in this inspiring, caring environment.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. They are fully informed about the children's ongoing progress and their welfare. The parents contribute to their children's learning and extend this at home. Parents speak highly about the quality of care that their children receive. The childminder asks for parents' views to contribute to her evaluation process.  Children successfully develop their language skills in enjoyable ways. For example, they learn how to express themselves as they play games. They are delighted to share experiences with the childminder, who responds with enthusiasm.  The childminder knows the children's starting points and ensures that they make good

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This provision is good

progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not recognise all occasions to inspire children to explore their early reading 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

 develop further the opportunities and encouragement for children to explore early reading.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder discussed the systems used to observe and record the children's progress, and the documents used to support the childminder's work.  The inspector completed observations of the children engaged in activities with the childminder.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents which was made available during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the rooms and resources used by the children.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's systems of self- evaluation and the impact of training on her work.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently attended relevant training and knows the procedures to follow if she has any child protection concerns. The childminder is dedicated to her work and to making continuing improvement to her service. For example, she attends training and updates her professional knowledge by reading and research. She makes good use of her improving knowledge and skills to sharpen her teaching and care practices. The childminder knows the children exceptionally well. She observes and assesses their progress thoroughly and uses this information to plan activities that motivate them to learn and make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their play and learning, and benefit from the childminder's good quality interaction. For example, as they play a large floor game, the childminder successfully builds on their interest to help them to understand numbers and sequences. The children laugh and count as they throw the large dice, confidently counting the dots and the spaces to move. They learn how to share and take turns as they move their counters. Children have good opportunities to make their own choices and lead their own play. They develop high levels of self-confidence and are prepared well for their future learning. Children develop wonderful imaginations and make good use of a broad range of resources to support their pretend play. For example, they use a tent as a hospital, working together to make their dogs better. Children show very caring attitudes as they talk to each other about their dogs and the treatment needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows the children very well and is exceedingly sensitive to their needs. She is exceptionally kind and thoughtful, and children develop superb confidence in her care. They are secure, happy and ready to play, explore and learn. Children make informed choices about their play. The childminder skilfully identifies when to observe children and let them make their own decisions. She encourages children to take carefully managed risks and helps them to understand how to keep safe. For example, children know that by tidying away toys they are reducing any tripping hazards. The children learn how to care for themselves and develop high levels of independence. For example, they know how to wash their hands and how it helps to promote their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children all make good progress, especially in their understanding of numbers. For example, they use their knowledge of mathematics to work out how to share a cake out equally. Children are confident and self-assured. They develop useful skills for their future learning and subsequent move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264633 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 833245 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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