Reeve, Julie

Inspection date 3 December 2018 Previous inspection date 10 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant are calm and patient role models. Children settle quickly into daily routines and play together in harmony. They develop a good sense of belonging and self-worth. Children's behaviour is generally good. n The childminder attends well to the needs of each child and supports their learning effectively. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are ready for the next stage of their learning and development, including starting school. n The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's development and provides ideas to help them support their learning at home. n Parents are satisfied with the good progress their children make and appreciate the flexible and reliable service they receive from this approachable childminder and her assistant. n The childminder supervises her assistant well to help ensure consistent and coordinated care for all children.

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This provision is good

n At times, the childminder does not provide enough challenges to extend children's mathematical skills fully and learn how to solve problems unaided. n The childminder does not consistently share information with other settings that children attend, to help support children's learning even 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

n provide challenging learning experiences to help children further develop their mathematical skills and ability to solve problems independently n strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to provide more continuity and progression in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and children playing. n The inspector sampled the childminder's policies, procedures, risk assessments and children's development records. n The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children, and her process for reflecting on her practice, including evidence of the suitability of adults working or living on the premises. She also spoke to the childminder's assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the comments and suggestions of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues and the reporting procedures to support the welfare of all children in her care. She shares her policies and procedures with her assistant and parents to protect children. The childminder attends regular training to strengthen her skills. She checks the progress of each child. When she spots gaps in children's learning, she seeks advice from professionals and provides good support to help children to catch up. The childminder considers the views and comments of parents and others to review her practice and to provide a good service continually.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder collates relevant information from parents about what their children know and can do. She uses this information along with her ongoing observations to plan interesting activities to enthuse children's learning. Children are well motivated to learn. For example, they draw imaginative pictures, using coloured chalks and crayons. They like to investigate resources, such as role-play hammers, bolts and screws, and to find out how things work. Children love to roll, pat and cut play dough into different shapes. The childminder sings with the children and reads stories to them. Children learn new rhymes and are able to talk about their favourite pictures and characters. Older children can suggest what might happen next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder talks to children in a calm and respectful manner. She uses praise effectively to boost children's confidence and self-esteem. She reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy living. Children know they need to wash their hands before eating to get rid of germs. They can have access to their own snacks and eat independently. Children enjoy the outdoors and make regular visits to the local park for fresh air and extra exercise. The childminder undertakes regular, thorough checks on her home and resources to help children remain safe. Through role-play activities and outings, children practise crossing the road safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and any gaps in learning are closing. Children learn to share toys, take turns and show consideration to others. They listen attentively and respond well to instructions. Children use writing resources well to develop their early writing skills. They are excited to catch bubbles and follow the way they move. Children are observant of the changes that happen to the natural world. They know they need to put their coats on before they go outside to play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117953 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10071467 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. She offers care for children all day on Monday to Friday and operates all year. The childminder receives funding to offer free early education for children aged two, three and four years. A childminding assistant works regularly with the childminder.

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Registers

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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