Childminder 117619

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2018 13 October 2014

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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 a warm and welcoming approach. Children enjoy affectionate relationships with her and are very relaxed in her company. They confidently explore their surroundings and make decisions about their play.  The childminder provides a safe environment, enabling children to feel happy and settled. She promotes children's personal skills well. Children learn to be independent and follow good hygiene practices.  The childminder effectively supports children's health and well-being. She promotes healthy snacks and meals. She makes good use of the local parks and amenities to support children's physical development.  The childminder has good partnerships with other providers, which enables her to work consistently to support children's learning and development effectively.  The childminder accesses professional development opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date and improve her teaching skills well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use information gained from assessments, to prioritise when planning for children's next steps in learning. As a result, children do not always make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not always gather specific information from parents about their children's existing knowledge and skills when they first start, to support her initial planning.

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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 information from assessment more rigorously, to prioritise and plan for children's next steps in learning so they make even better progress  gather more detailed information from parents about their children's knowledge and skills when they first start, to better support the initial planning process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with the Local Safeguarding Children Board's guidance and has a good knowledge of what to do to protect children's welfare. The childminder maintains the required documentation for the safe management of her setting. She completes thorough risk assessments to minimise potential hazards and effectively maintain a safe environment. The childminder is reflective and looks at ways to improve her practice and skills. Since her last inspection, she now provides children with more natural resources to stimulate their learning. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and of the quality of care that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of exciting activities that challenges and motivates children to learn. She organises her resources effectively, and children make independent choices. The childminder encourages lots of language and discussion. Children build aeroplanes and talk about their holidays. As they draw, the childminder encourages them to talk about their pictures. Children enjoy playing with the doll's house. They sort the furniture into the correct rooms and use their imagination well as they move the play figures around the house, acting out familiar and new situations. The childminder provides good support for children's key areas of development, which underpins their ability to extend their learning. Children learn to be self-sufficient and manage small tasks on their own.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder spends time getting to know the children and their families during the settling-in process. Children are encouraged to choose activities and receive good support to become motivated learners. The childminder works effectively with parents to be consistent in managing children's behaviour and using positive reinforcement. Children are encouraged to use good manners. They are happy in their surroundings and show that they enjoy their play and interactions with the childminder. The childminder continually praises children to celebrate their achievements and increase their self-esteem. She provides good support for children to celebrate each other's achievements, understand they all have different skills and respect each other's opinions. The childminder provides nutritional meals and ensures children drink plenty of water. Children learn about staying safe, for example, during outings to the park. They gain a good understanding of risk

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

through activities that encourage them to explore.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, children visit soft-play centres, parks and local areas of interest with the childminder. Children show a keen interest in numbers and count confidently in everyday situations. All children acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117619 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1070175 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Hanwell, in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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