Childminder, Out-of school day care in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 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

 Children take part in a range of interesting activities and happily choose from a variety of resources in the home. They make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points.  The childminder is kind and caring. She effectively supports children to form a close bond and secure attachment with her. She provides a good foundation for children to develop emotionally and they behave well.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. She assesses and eliminates any risks on her premises thoroughly and prior to taking children on outings.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She identifies further ways to improve and makes changes that have a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not take into account individual children's interests when planning some activities to extend their learning further.  The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to encourage parents to contribute to the assessment process and share information about their children's learning at home.

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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

 review the planning of activities to support children's individual interests more precisely and extend their learning further  explore ways to involve parents to contribute more to the assessment process and to share information about their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with the children and spoke with the childminder about children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, regarding her practice and the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector read and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the safety of any children in her care. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge to keep up to date with current legislation and emerging safeguarding issues. The childminder constantly seeks to improve her practice. For example, she attends a variety of training courses to help her improve her knowledge to support best learning for children. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's day. For example, she has daily discussions and provides written feedback about their routines.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and regularly checks on their progress. For example, she completes observations and summaries of children's development to help her identify their next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language successfully in many ways. For example, she models vocabulary effectively and uses questions to develop children's speaking skills. Children enjoy looking at and reading story books and singing songs together. The childminder encourages children's early mathematical skills well. For example, during a game of hide and seek she reminds children how they need to count to 10.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds children's confidence and independence effectively. For example, children practise taking off their shoes and are given time to try to put them back on again. The childminder provides a good example for children of how to treat others. For example, she is calm and gives children clear expectations to help them behave well. The childminder ensures children are healthy, active and have many opportunities to spend time outdoors. For example, they go on daily walks to visit the local parks or toddler groups. The childminder provides many opportunities to help children adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages healthy eating and teaches children about good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop the necessary early reading, writing and number skills ready to start school. They demonstrate good social skills and are able to share and take turns. Children develop good levels of confidence and independence. For example, they indicate when they would like a snack and help pour their drinks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481621 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 991935 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 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 lives in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder is available to work from 8am to 6pm and currently works Tuesday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays or bank 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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