Childminder 117642

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2016 21 June 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 manages children's behaviour successfully. For instance, she uses a calm, fair approach and talks to children regarding reasons why certain behaviour is undesirable.  The childminder bases her plans on children's interests, areas of learning and what children need to learn next. She provides a broad range of interesting activities. The childminder assesses children regularly and uses this information to provide suitable challenges to children. Children make good progress.  The childminder reviews her practice with her co-childminder and sets clear goals to build ongoing improvement.  The childminder has a strong commitment to improving her skills and those of her co- childminder. For instance, they attended a course on early mathematics which led to more effective use of mathematical language in play to extend children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support children's understanding of the value of healthy lifestyles.  Opportunities for children to learn about aspects of the natural world are not fully developed.

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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 the most of opportunities to build on children's healthy routines to reinforce their understanding about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle  develop further ways for children to learn more about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed interaction between the children and the childminder and interacted with the children at appropriate times.  The inspector discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector looked at some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Monitoring is effective. For example, the childminder looks back on activities, planning and assessment with her co-childminder to identify improvements and to close any gaps in children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. Safety is important to the childminder. For example, she checks her home each day to identify any risks, minimise hazards and help prevent accidents. The childminder has good understanding of what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. Partnerships with parents are effective and the childminder keeps parents up to date on their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have good opportunities to practise their early drawing and writing skills. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. For instance, she reads a variety of stories to children and engages them well in the story. She encourages children to practise their early mathematical skills, for example, by counting the number of objects they play with. The childminder supports children's understanding of technology well. For instance, she provides children with clocks and electronic toys, which they operate independently. The outdoor area is well resourced. The childminder provides good physical development opportunities for children. For example, children practise their ball skills and learn to jump, balance and climb.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's independence well. For instance, she teaches children how to feed themselves and allows them to choose activities of their choice. The childminder has a close bond with children. She teaches children how to keep safe. For instance, she tells them how to behave in safe ways when crossing the road and explains how to use furniture safely to avoid accidents. The childminder supports children's understanding of people in the wider world, for example, by celebrating and discussing special cultural festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are confident, motivated to learn and engage well in activities. Children are good communicators and enjoy the various activities presented to them. They have a good knowledge of the names of shapes and colours. Children learn to share and take turns. They learn valuable skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117642 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1057446 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder works with another childminder and offers care on each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except on public 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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