Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2017 13 May 2015

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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 improving her professional skills. For example, she liaises effectively with other childminders, and completes training to improve her practice further. Recent training helped her to understand in greater depth the behaviour of two-year-old children.  The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their communication and language. For example, she learns key words in children's home languages and helps older children to expand their vocabulary. Children engage happily in conversations, ask questions and share ideas with friends.  Children make good progress from their starting points and gain a secure foundation for their future learning. They concentrate well and are motivated to learn.  The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children learn the importance of washing their hands before meals, benefit from regular exercise and explore healthy food choices in their cooking role play. They learn

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This provision is good

about the origins of food and enjoy eating fruit and vegetables they have helped to grow.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed the effective use of children's assessments, to help them make the best possible progress.  At times, the childminder does not identify opportunities to offer even greater challenge to children, to extend their learning further.

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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

 use the assessment of children's learning even more accurately, to help identify where they can make quicker progress in their learning  reflect more precisely on practice to identify how children's learning can be enhanced even further, to provide them with the highest level of learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She updates her knowledge regularly and has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. She makes thorough risk assessments of her home and garden to ensure that children are safe. The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other providers. She works closely with parents to find out about their children's individual interests, routines and stage of development when they first start. The childminder values the views of parents when reviewing the service that she provides. They are positive about the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore changes and to develop their understanding of the world. Children observe how materials, such as dough, become hard when left to dry. They comment on the effects created as they mix different paint colours. The childminder supports children literacy skills well. Children learn to recognise the letters in their names, explore making marks and enjoy reading books. The childminder makes effective use of opportunities to encourage children to use their mathematical understanding. Children use number names confidently and group objects according to their features.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with effective support to develop their independence and they learn to manage their self-care routines. Children are keen to complete everyday tasks for themselves, such as organising the table and furniture at mealtimes and using cutlery to serve their food. They learn about their responsibilities and help with tidying away toys and equipment. The childminder gives children clear guidance about what is appropriate behaviour and, as a result, they behave well. Children learn to manage their feelings and show an awareness of the needs of others. For example, they share toys and express concern for their friends when they become upset.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have enquiring minds and are motivated to deepen their understanding. They ask questions and make predictions. Children gain an awareness of people in their local community, and learn to respect and value their differences. They progress well with their physical development. For instance, they persevere as they complete tasks for themselves, such as removing the lid from a yogurt pot and carefully scooping sweetcorn onto their plates. Children develop good social skills and show a strong sense of teamwork. They develop their ideas with friends and engage them successfully in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219259 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1091343 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to children aged three years.

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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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