Childminder EY452489

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 26 June 2013

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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 has successful arrangements to engage parents in their children's learning. She gathers detailed information from parents to help her plan for children from the start. They regularly exchange information regarding children's achievements, contribute to assessments and successfully plan for children's learning.  The childminder is passionate about her role and responsibility to care for children. She continually updates her knowledge and skills, including through research, training and professional partnerships with other childminders.  The childminder knows how children learn and carries out regular observations and precise assessments. Children make consistently good progress in their learning.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children to make changes. She has improved her provision and outcomes for children.  Children are happy, settled and emotionally secure in the childminder's home.

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This provision is good

 The childminder arranges exciting activities. Children confidently join in and are motivated to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, such as mealtimes and hygiene routines, the childminder completes simple tasks for children, missing the opportunity to enhance their independence.  The childminder does not provide many opportunities during the winter months for children who prefer to learn outdoors to explore the natural world.

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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

 encourage children to manage simple tasks themselves to increase their independence  provide more learning opportunities for children to gain a deeper understanding of the natural world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of training.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to make improvements. For example, since the last inspection she has researched how to support children's thinking and communication skills successfully through play. Children are more enthusiastic and become confident talkers. The childminder knows how children learn and helps them progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding matters and knows how to report concerns about a child to protect their welfare. She carries out regular risk assessments and teaches children how to evacuate the premises in case of an emergency to keep themselves safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly reviews children's progress and ensures that they are learning new skills that support their future development. She encourages children to explore and problem solve, such as what will happen to colours when they mix paint together. The childminder builds on children's growing vocabulary and confidence to speak, for example, she encourages them to talk about their experiences. The childminder introduces mathematics throughout the day. For instance, she helps children to understand number and size as they build a car out of blocks. The childminder helps children develop good social skills. For example, she plans regular visits to play groups for children to meet and interact with other children. The childminder helps children develop skills which will support early writing. For example, they build up the small muscles in their hands and coordination during activities such as threading pasta.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has effective settling-in procedures that help children feel happy and secure in her care. She creates a welcoming, safe and friendly environment. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, children participate in active play indoors and master skills on apparatus at playgrounds. She teaches children about the diversity in the local community and the wider world, including though reading stories and arranging activities during many festivals around the year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and enjoy exploration. They learn the names of colours and name the animals, for example, in picture books. Children follow instructions and learn how to stay safe. They develop a love for books through everyday reading opportunities. Children enjoy construction and use their imaginations to create cars and to build a train track. Children are respectful, kind and behave well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452489 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1062975 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She is available to care for children Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 48 weeks a year.

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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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