Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2016 24 November 2011

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 Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage. She provides interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of all children.  Children have strong attachments to the childminder, who is very caring and attentive to their needs, which positively affects their self-esteem and motivation to learn.  The childminder is a positive role model. She sensitively encourages children to share, take turns and cooperate. Children behave well. They play happily together, and show tolerance, kindness and respect towards others.  Children settle very easily. The childminder has an exceptional understanding of their individual needs, likes and dislikes, which helps her to consistently meet their care routines and support their learning.  The childminder monitors children's development effectively to identify and address any gaps in their learning. All children make good progress from their starting points.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always pursue all opportunities for children to use and hear words and to enhance their speaking skills.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's mathematical development, in particular their understanding of number, shape and use of mathematical language.

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

 make better use of all opportunities to develop further children's communication and language skills  build on opportunities for children to extend their mathematical development.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability checks of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands child protection issues and implements thorough safeguarding procedures. She understands her responsibility to support children's safety and welfare. The childminder has made significant improvements since her previous inspection. She has successfully addressed previous actions and recommendations to improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has completed a relevant qualification at level 3 and she continues to seek further training opportunities to enhance children's learning and development. The childminder monitors the quality of her setting. She works closely with the local authority adviser and seeks the views of parents, to identify how she can further improve.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information from her observations effectively to identify and successfully plan for the next steps in children's learning. She provides stimulating activities and experiences for children, which reflect their interests and stage of development. The childminder shares this information with parents on a regular basis to keep them informed of their children's ongoing progress. All children have fun using their imagination, for example, when engaging in role play activities. They enjoy involving the childminder in their play and are excited to re-enact familiar situations, such as playing doctors and being a patient at the doctors.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are highly confident to explore the varied range of resources available, indoors and outdoors. They select what they want to play with, while developing their independent skills. Warm and positive relationships ensure that children feel safe, secure and have a real sense of belonging in the childminder's home. Children receive clear messages about healthy lifestyles and follow good hygiene practices, which effectively supports their good health. They benefit daily from healthy food choices, for example, home-cooked meals with vegetables that they have grown. The childminder is a excellent role model and consistently uses praise and encouragement to support children's positive behaviour. Children are exceptionally well behaved and are able to concentrate well. For example, they become fully engrossed in imaginative play for extensive periods.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit from interesting experiences, and they learn skills that help them to be well prepared for school and their future learning They make their needs known and follow simple instructions well. Children develop good listening skills. For example, they enjoy hearing nursery rhymes and happily join in with their favourite songs. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination, such as when scooping sand into different pots.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY428752 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 838877 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds an early years 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