Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 16 March 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

 The childminder is qualified and she fully understands how young children develop and grow. Overall, teaching is good. The childminder plans experiences for children that help them to make consistently good rates of progress in their learning and development.  The childminder supports children's developing communication and language very effectively. She constantly talks to children as they play and engages them in conversation to help them learn new words.  Parents of children who speak English as an additional language give high praise to the childminder for the support their children receive. She reads to the children in their home language and in English. This helps to develop their speaking skills.  The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well-being. She treats children with respect and kindness. Children readily look to her for reassurance and seek her out when they are feeling nervous of visitors. This demonstrates that they feel safe and

p.1

This provision is good

secure.  The childminder is aware of her strengths and effectively identifies areas she can improve. Parents complete questionnaires to give their views on her service. The childminder uses this information to drive forward any priorities for improvement.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work with other settings children attend as effectively as possible to support continuity of care and learning.  The childminder does not always give children enough opportunities to extend their own learning and enhance their curiosity, imagination and concentration.

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

 establish stronger links with other settings that children attend to support continuity of care and learning  give children more opportunities to extend their own learning and enhance their curiosity, imagination and concentration.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation form and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the signs to look out for and how to report any concerns regarding children she is caring for. The childminder places a good emphasis on developing her skills. She meets regularly with other childminders for professional discussions and researches subjects to refresh her knowledge and practice. Recently, she has undertaken training focused on supporting children's mathematical development. She has used this to enhance her teaching with new ideas, which improve outcomes for children. Parents provide positive written feedback, which demonstrates their high levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes the children to monitor their progress and plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder gives children lots of opportunities to begin to learn about where food comes from. They plant, nurture and harvest a large range of vegetables and fruit in her garden. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their muscle control and coordination. Children use trowels and watering cans confidently as they scoop compost, plant beans and water the plants. The childminder expertly weaves mathematics into children's activities. They enjoy counting out ingredients to make dough and use mathematical concepts, such as more and inside. The childminder provides daily information to parents about how their children are progressing. Parents know what their children need to achieve next and how they can contribute towards this.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises her environment well. There are a broad range of toys and resources that the children can access independently to stimulate their interests. Children have many opportunities to play outdoors to be physically active. The childminder regularly takes them to visit places of interest, including the library and local park. She uses this as an opportunity to promote their social skills and physical development. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children to share and take turns. She gives clear guidance about expected behaviour so that children learn to behave well and display good manners. Children benefit from lots of praise and encouragement. This helps them to develop positive self-esteem.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in all areas of learning, given their age and capabilities. Young children make very good progress in mathematics and literacy, they recognise and name numbers up to five and some letters. Children demonstrate a love of books, they repeatedly ask for, 'Another one'. They point to the pages and say what they see. This helps to develop their early reading skills. Children are respectful of the environment as they help to tidy away toys before going for a sleep. Young children demonstrate good independence skills. For example, they begin to put on their own shoes with minimal support and use cutlery appropriately. Children gain confidence in their abilities and develop the skills needed for their move on to pre-school and school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY344128 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1040108 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 4

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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