Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 gets to know children as unique individuals. She carries out regular observations and ongoing assessments. The childminder uses this information to provide stimulating experiences that help to meet their specific needs and interests. Children are inquisitive and motivated to learn.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a balanced range of easily accessible resources. They make independent choices as they play.  The childminder spends time getting to know children to help them to settle in positively. They develop strong, trusting relationships with her. Babies feel safe and try new experiences with her encouragement.  The quality of care and teaching is good. The childminder maintains her professional development to improve her skills and knowledge. She plans positive learning experiences based around children's and babies' needs and interests. They are keen to

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This provision is good

join in and make good progress.  The childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities with regards to safeguarding children's welfare. She has attended training on child protection to secure her knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to explore using all their senses.

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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

 work more closely with parents when their child first starts to gather more information about their child's learning and development  provide even more opportunities for young children to explore using all of their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's home is safe and secure and she is aware of her responsibilities to supervise children. Children's welfare is addressed effectively. The childminder keeps her first-aid qualification up to date. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and the local referral procedures. She undertakes risk assessments and she makes adjustments to protect children from harm. The childminder monitors children's progress and she knows how to identify and address any gaps in learning. She works alongside parents and external agencies to effectively support children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows individual children very well. She observes them carefully and provides experiences accurately matched to children's next steps in learning. The childminder encourages children to make choices and they are supported well to develop their decision-making skills. The childminder ensures that their interests are addressed when she plans activities and offers support. Babies are keen to play with musical instruments, exploring the noises they can make. The childminder effectively develops communication skills. For example, she talks to the babies, modelling language and waiting for the babies to babble back to her. Babies practice their good manipulative skills in a variety of ways. For example, they learn to hold a beater and hit the bars on a xylophone. The childminder uses local parks to develop children's physical development. This supports children to understand how to develop a healthy lifestyle.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment for children of all ages. She nurtures children well so that they settle in with ease. The childminder supports children's growing understanding of how to behave and she praises their good efforts. She models good manners for young children to hear. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles through a variety of experiences indoors and outside in the local park. Children show good levels of independence for their ages. They are motivated to make independent choices about their play and select their own toys and resources from an early age. Children show confidence in moving around the play environment and accessing resources, returning to the childminder for reassurance when needed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic, motivated and enjoy learning. They make good progress in all areas of learning. Children are independent in their play and actively contribute to their learning. This helps them to make good progress and prepares them well with the key skills needed for their next stage in development, including an eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460172 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1040114 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Acton, within the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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