Childminder EY477280

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children develop excellent patterns of behaviour and understand expectations. For example, they are polite, well-mannered and interact exceedingly well with others.  Children's emotional well-being is highly supported. Children flourish and display high levels of confidence in this very well-organised, secure and nurturing environment.  The childminder provides a well-resourced and interesting environment. Children engage in a wealth of stimulating activities which supports their learning and development well, captures their interests and helps them to progress to the next stage in their learning.  The professional childminder works effectively with her assistant. They recognise the benefits of professional development. They keep up to date with new legislation and practice to help improve their service.  The childminder works effectively with professionals at other settings that children attend. They regularly share information to support a consistent approach to children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always precisely evaluate the success of activities in order to further inform planning and provide challenging experiences to the highest level.  The childminder does not always offer children a wide range of experiences to enhance their creative skills further.

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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

 make better use of evaluating activities to further inform planning and provide children with even more challenging learning experiences  extend opportunities for children to explore and develop their creative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities indoors and outdoors, and observed the childminder's and her assistant's interactions with them.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her practices, including self-evaluation.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have recently completed safeguarding training and have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. They are clear about the steps to take if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistant reflect on some aspects of the quality of the provision. They seek the views of parents and other professionals to help continue developing their service. The childminder has good relationships with parents. The childminder regularly seeks information about children's interests at home. Parents' feedback indicates they are happy with the care and support children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are very happy, motivated to learn and spend their time purposefully in the childminder's care. The childminder and assistant support children's skills in mathematics. For example, children learn about weight and measurement during water play. They count as they play board games. Activities reflect children's interests. For example, children choose their favourite books at story time. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she asks them questions during play. They childminder regularly observes children and monitors the progress they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and her assistant are exceptionally caring and sensitive in helping children feel secure and at home. Children are very caring towards each other and learn to respect differences in others. They provide a secure and welcoming environment and quickly recognise and respond to children's individual needs. Children benefit from an extensive range of opportunities that help them develop healthy lifestyles. For example, they join in discussions about healthy eating and identify food that is good for them. They understand why they need to drink plenty of water and wear hats in hot weather.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make strong progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They communicate well and build very strong relationships with others. Children are motivated to learn and become absorbed in the activities on offer. They play cooperatively. For example, they take turns during board games. Children are well prepared for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477280 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 980852 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 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 registered in 2014. She works with an assistant from her assistant's home in Greenford in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder works each weekday 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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