Childminder EY437443

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 2 July 2012

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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

 The childminder is kind and caring. She understands children's routines very well and ensures she is always close by to support them as they play. The childminder has created strong, trusting relationships with children who are confident in her care.  All children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder plans for each child's individual needs and provides a wide range of exciting and stimulating activities. Children are motivated to learn and enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder reflects on her practice and has clear priorities for improvement. She has a good attitude to continually developing her knowledge and her provision to benefit children and their families.  Children are developing positive communication skills. They are confident talking and sharing their preferences. The childminder role models language and uses meaningful questions to promote children's thinking skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with other settings children attend are not fully established in order to routinely share information and complement children's learning.  Some resources are not easily accessible for children, which does not help their ability to make free choices in their play.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with other settings children attend in order to share information regarding children's learning and development  provide resources that are easily accessible for children to freely select and further support their exploration and ability to make more independent choices in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation, registers, qualification certificates and children's development records.  The inspector read letters and cards written by parents for the inspector and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the different types of abuse and how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows where to report any concerns about children's well-being should the need arise. Children are well supervised and the childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe and secure in her care. She risk assesses her premises and ensures the environment is safe for children to play in. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation. She accesses a range of training courses and is committed to developing her knowledge further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She works with parents to get to know children's capabilities and she regularly shares their learning and progress with them. The childminder provides comprehensive written reports for parents and discusses children's next steps in learning. Learning is complemented between home and the setting and all children are making good progress in their development. The childminder plans various activities for children. Children concentrate and explore as they manipulate play dough and make pretend cakes for the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations. The childminder provides pipe cleaners and tools as children roll, prod and poke the dough. Meaningful questions are posed to allow children to discuss their creations and develop their imaginations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well cared for by the childminder. She keeps a daily diary to share children's day and routine with parents. Daily conversations with parents are detailed and ensure the childminder has up-to-date information regarding children's well-being. Children clearly feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Their behaviour is very good and they understand the rules and boundaries of the setting. Children are developing independence. They are learning to take care of their personal items, as they manage to take off their coats and shoes when returning from the school run. The childminder ensures children have regular access to outdoors to develop their physical skills. In addition, the childminder supports children to grow a range of fruit and vegetables in the garden. The childminder is passionate about teaching children about healthy eating and following a healthy lifestyle. Children with medical needs are supported well. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

childminder fully understands children's needs and works with parents to create a comprehensive medical plan. Accidents and illnesses are clearly recorded and the childminder has a current paediatric first-aid qualification.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for school and their future learning. They are sociable, happy and enjoy learning through play. Children listen to the childminder and follow simple instructions. They are active in their learning and have their own ideas. Children enjoy books and are developing early literacy and mathematical skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437443 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1040098 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Northolt. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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