Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date 15 January 2019 Previous inspection date 28 June 2016

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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 is caring, affectionate and very attentive to children's individual needs. Children form secure emotional attachments to her, are happy and settle well. n The childminder has a good observation and monitoring system to keep track of children's development. She quickly identifies and addresses any areas where children may need targeted support. All children make good progress. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. Regular conversations help to ensure that parents know about their children's learning. For example, parents regularly review their children's files and share home learning experiences. n The childminder continues to develop and improve her knowledge to raise outcomes for children further. For example, she receives regular support from the local authority, attends regular training and is currently completing further qualifications. n Children enjoy a range of outings in the local community. Regular trips help to enhance

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This provision is good

children's experiences and enable them to learn about the world around them. n The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to gain the views of parents in order to help her improve practice further. n Sometimes, when supporting play, the childminder asks questions to extend children's learning but does not allow quite enough time for them to think through their responses.

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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 develop further the opportunities for parents to contribute their views to help improve practice n provide children with plenty of time to think, respond and talk through their own ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection. n The inspector undertook a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the children during their indoor play activities as well as during their snack and lunch routine. n The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's well-being. Overall, the childminder evaluates her practice well. She reflects daily on the activities she provides and highlights areas that she would like to develop, to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has adapted some areas of her practice to include visual aids and timetables to support children with special educations needs and/or disabilities. The childminder has established relationships with local schools and other early years settings that children attend, to provide a continued approach to children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She gets to know children well and plans activities that build on children's interests and skills. For example, children enjoy matching shapes and colours as they explore a range of resources. Children correctly sort them into different categories and make comments about how they look. Children benefit from well-planned activities that help to support their creativity. For example, children delight in exploring play dough using a range of tools to help develop their hand-to-eye coordination. Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language well. For example, she describes what children are doing and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are kind and considerate. They listen and follow instructions well and have a good awareness of the setting's boundaries. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She gives lots of praise and encouragement during activities, and helps children to develop their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of how to stay safe and she successfully fosters their sense of responsibility. For example, children learn how to use resources safely, and confidently explain what might happen if they do not. The childminder encourages children to begin to develop their independence. For instance, children begin to learn to manage their own self-care needs and help to tidy up after activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining a good range of skills ready for the next stage of their learning. They are confident and keen to learn. Young children are beginning to develop good numeracy skills. For example, they begin to use number language in play when counting objects. Children learn good early literacy skills. For instance, they enjoy exploring a range of tools with paints and confidently make marks across their paper.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460172 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10089050 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 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Acton, within the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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