Childminder EY441259

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2018 8 December 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment for the children. They have a strong emotional attachment to the childminder and regularly go to her for cuddles. Children are happy and settled.  The childminder undertakes a rigorous programme of training and personal development to keep up to date with changes in legislation and improve her practice. She uses this information to promote further and enhance learning outcomes for children effectively.  When children start at the setting, the childminder gathers information from parents and carries out accurate assessments. She carefully monitors their progress and has a clear understanding of their abilities and how to support them in their learning.  The childminder knows the children well and is highly responsive to their individual needs, for example, she knows when a child is tired and adjusts sleep time accordingly.  Children make good and steady progress from their starting points, and are working

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This provision is good

within their age-appropriate stages of development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use the views of children rigorously enough in the assessment of her practice.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to encourage children to use and develop their home language in their play.

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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

 improve how the views of the children are reflected in the evaluation of the setting  enhance the opportunities available for children to recognise or use their home language in their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder about children's learning and progress, and evaluated an activity together.  The inspector observed children's activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector reviewed a selection of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and self-evaluation forms.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions with parents and reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children and undertakes regular child protection training. She is confident about recognising the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and knows the steps to take to protect children from harm. The childminder ensures that she keeps her childcare knowledge up to date. The childminder maintains detailed risk assessments, and she is meticulous about keeping her home safe and tidy. She monitors children's attendance and keeps detailed records of any accidents. The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and gathers the views of parents to improve outcomes for children. Parents speak highly of the childminder and share information about children's skills and interests, and information about children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

There is a wide variety of resources for the children to explore and use, and they are encouraged to make choices for themselves. Children's language skills are encouraged and supported by the childminder. For example, she talks to them about what they are doing as they play. She introduces new words and they enjoy exploring a range of instruments while they sing their favourite songs. The childminder promotes children's early mathematical development well, for example, completing number jigsaws and using a shape sorter. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements and progress and has good links with other settings that children attend.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are eager to engage in activities and 'have a go' for themselves. They are confident and well behaved. The childminder robustly supports children's understanding of healthy eating, for example, they grow their own vegetables and make their own bread. The children have ample opportunities to get fresh air using the outside spaces and daily trips to the park to walk the dog. The childminder is very well organised and responsive to the needs of the children. She encourages children to 'have a go' at small tasks for themselves to develop their skills. The childminder is a good role model for the children, she encourages good manners and reinforces sharing and turn taking.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the skills they need to move successfully on to the next stage in their learning. They enjoy exploring and investigating, and show an interest in the world around them. For example, they use chopsticks and try new foods, such as sushi. Children explore and use simple technology, such as binoculars and push-button books, with confidence. Young children develop a good understanding of how to stay safe, for example, when near roads and animals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441259 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1131794 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Chiswick area of the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder operates Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childminding qualification.

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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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