Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2018 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 and her assistant demonstrate a high standard and quality of care. They know the children in their care well, help them to feel secure and support their emotional well-being.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides fun activities that promote children's imaginative skills and increase their confidence.  The childminder has a positive attitude to the outside area and promotes children's physical skills. Children are encouraged to take suitable risks in a safe environment.  Children are confident learners. They are given ample opportunities to lead their own learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of supervision practices within her setting to ensure she supports all those who work for her.

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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

 strengthen systems to monitor and identify areas of support for all staff to identify solutions and training needs as they arise.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder to observe the teaching practices of her assistant.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of safeguarding and records of children's progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at suitable times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder sets a good standard for her practice. She ensures that her assistant understands that she can discuss any issues that arise and feel assured that she will be listened to and valued. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust procedures in place to ensure the safety of the children in the setting and implements thorough risk assessments and policies. She attends relevant training programmes and workshops to support children's development and improve her personal and professional development. The childminder has good relationships with parents. She updates parents regularly about their child's progress and provides excellent resources to support them with their child's development at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder undertakes regular assessments and reviews children's progress regularly. She completes an informative record of achievement that identifies any gaps in areas of development and enables her to plan relevant next steps for children. The childminder and her assistant provide good role-modelling skills and promote positive language and communication. They provide fun and exciting activities that encourage children to join in, learn and achieve. The childminder and her assistant provide a learning environment that supports children to be confident and express their feelings. The setting has a fabulous outside space that inspires children to want to explore, play and engage.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to be confident learners to make choices, explore and become independent individuals. The children form strong attachments to the childminder and her assistant. Children are given lots of opportunities to form friendships with their peers. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and supports children to understand the importance of eating healthy and taking care of themselves. Children are well behaved. The childminder has strategies in place to support and promote their good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Positive role models support children to develop skills for the next stage across all areas of learning. A language rich environment supports children's communication skills. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to thrive and achieve targets. Pre- school children are supported to be ready for their move on to school, promoting self- confidence and strategies for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498577 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1042434 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Perivale within the London Borough of Ealing. She regularly works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round.

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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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