Childminder EY484796

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2017 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 is committed to her role and works well with her co-childminder to meet the individual needs of children effectively. Children make good developmental progress from their starting points.  Parents speak highly of the service they receive. They comment on the nurturing and homely environment that the childminder provides and they feel well-informed about their children's learning.  Children are happy and settled. They spend their time purposefully and have formed close relationships with adults and their peers, supporting their emotional well-being.  The childminder uses effective ways to teach children about different cultures, beliefs and values. For instance, she organises age-appropriate events and activities to support their understanding of the wider world.  The childminder provides a warm and safe environment for children. For example, she completes rigorous risk assessments of her home and regularly practises fire drills with

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder is too quick to provide children with solutions to the problems they encounter during activities.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to build on children's growing independence.

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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

 help children to further develop their problem-solving skills  increase opportunities to extend children's independence further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her co-childminder, and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her co-childminder, and sampled documentation, including safeguarding procedures and children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation, and discussed how she evaluates her provision and targets improvements.  The inspector spoke to parents and read written feedback from them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to help keep children safe. She knows the reporting procedures to follow should she have any concerns about their well-being. The childminder seeks and acts on the views of parents and other professionals effectively, for example, to help her evaluate what she does and to target areas for improvement. The childminder uses knowledge gained from training and from reading relevant information on the internet to benefit children and their families. For example, she has made positive changes to the provision for two-year-olds to improve outcomes for them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's starting points and makes accurate observations and assessments of their progress. She makes good use of the information gained to plan interesting activities indoors and outdoors. This helps to motivate children to learn. Children enjoy being in the garden, playing and listening to favourite stories. Their communication and language skills are developing successfully. Indoors, children practise their early literacy skills. For instance, they engage in enjoyable activities to develop their drawing and early writing skills. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills effectively. For example, children had fun measuring and mixing the ingredients for their cupcakes, using numbers purposefully. Children worked well together and shared lots of smiles and laughter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For instance, the childminder encourages them to play outdoors and to keep themselves hydrated. She takes them to local parks and soft- play areas regularly, supporting their social and physical skills. The childminder is very kind and gentle with children, and gives lots of praise for their achievements and efforts. For example, she celebrated their success in completing a challenging jigsaw puzzle. This helps to build on children's confidence. The childminder responds to children's emotional needs and interests well. For example, she is quick to recognise when children need some quiet time, cuddles and reassurance from her.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are sociable and behave well. They are polite and caring and make good friendships. Children benefit from the many opportunities to express themselves creatively. For example, they enjoy taking part in role play and painting clay moulds using a variety of tools. Children show good concentration skills and are keen to join in with the activities provided. Overall, children gain important skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484796 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1002388 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder offers her service from 9am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. She works alongside another registered childminder.

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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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