Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 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 has an understanding of how children learn through play. She completes assessments of children's learning. In general, she uses this information to help her identify what children need to learn next. Children make good progress.  The childminder provides a stimulating and homely environment. She organises toys and resources well, to help support children's independence. This also encourages them to make choices about their own play and learning.  Children are happy and feel safe. Relationships are warm and caring. This helps to support children's sense of emotional well-being and self-esteem.  The childminder is a good role model to children and encourages positive behaviour. Children behave well. Children develop good social skills. They are friendly, polite and show respect to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children sufficient time to think about what they are doing and to explain their ideas to solve problems.  The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about children's learning and achievements when they first start, to help her plan their next steps.  The childminder has not fully developed the self-evaluation of her practice to include the views of the parents and children.

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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

 extend the use of teaching opportunities to allow children more time to think and encourage them to solve problems for themselves  strengthen the information gathered from parents when children first start attending, to support their learning and development and to plan the next steps more effectively  develop the self-evaluation process further to include the views of the parents and children when identifying ways of continually improving the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, children's records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She follows her policy and procedures to help keep children safe. She maintains thorough risk assessments to ensure a safe environment and supervises children well. The childminder keeps up to date with early years practice well, for example, by linking with the local authority and networking with other childminders. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She maintains a good overview of their progress, enabling her to identify any gaps in learning and close any emerging gaps effectively. Overall, she develops friendly relationships with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully follows children's lead and supports their interests. She involves children when planning activities, asking them what they would like to do. This helps children to feel valued and know that their opinions matter. Children respond enthusiastically and show a willingness to try things for themselves. For example, children show determination and persistence as they complete various towers with blocks, placing the correct size and sequence in order. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical skills, such as the early concept of money. For example, children become familiar with numbers and count the coins and notes with support. Children learn the letters and the sounds that they represent. For example, children pick out toys and place them on the correct letter and say the letter sound.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is successfully fostered. They have positive relationships with the childminder and her family and enjoy spending time with them. The childminder encourages children to talk about their families and experiences to help them learn about other people. Children have good opportunities to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children are independent, such as opening their own lunchboxes and feeding themselves. Children learn to follow good hygiene routines and benefit from regular play outdoors. The childminder helps children learn to be safe. For example, when going to the local play area, she talks to the children about holding on to the banister when going down the stairs and playing safely on the play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated learners. They learn skills to prepare them well for their next stage in learning and their move to school. Children show increasing social skills, levels of concentration and independence in their play. They develop their vocabulary and begin to understand mathematical concepts well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485747 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1004806 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 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 2015. She lives in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder follows the Montessori philosophy of teaching.

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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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