Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date 30 January 2019 Previous inspection date 25 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 a very warm and gentle practitioner. She provides a welcoming environment that benefits children and their families well. n The childminder offers children a wide range of exciting toys and resources that keep them motivated to play. Children play purposefully and engage in active learning throughout the session. n Children gain strong skills in their social, language and physical development that are needed for their future learning. They make good progress in relation to their age and stage of development. n Children show that they feel safe and emotionally secure. They enjoy their time with the childminder. n The childminder supervises children carefully. She knows the children well and is alert to their whereabouts, which helps to keep them safe. n Parents are highly positive about the service that they and their children receive. They find that the childminder provides them with regular information regarding their

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This provision is good

children's care and learning needs. n The childminder's professional development is not sharply focused on enhancing her teaching practice to the highest level. n At times, the childminder does not make best use of opportunities to fully develop children's awareness of healthy eating, including the effects of food and drink on their bodies.

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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 increase opportunities to engage in targeted professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n build on children's understanding of healthy eating.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder with the children and spoke with her about their learning. She invited the childminder to participate in a joint observation. n The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures. She looked at children's learning records. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports her practice and tackles areas for improvement. n The inspector read written feedback from parents to gain their views about the provision. n The inspector had a tour of the house with the childminder and discussed the procedures for risk assessment with her.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed relevant training recently to secure her understanding of child protection issues. She is fully aware of the signs of harm and knows the reporting procedures to protect and support children's welfare. The childminder checks her home regularly to help ensure that the areas and toys that children use are safe and age-appropriate for them. The childminder evaluates the provision regularly to help her make positive changes. For example, since the last inspection, she has reviewed the layout of the playroom to enhance children's learning experiences. The cosy corner that the childminder has created has successfully ignited children's love for books.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder reads relevant materials that have helped her to improve how to observe and assess children's learning more accurately. She makes effective use of the information to plan a variety of activities that interest children well. For example, young children became absorbed during a messy play activity with dry cereals. They showed good levels of concentration as they filled, poured and emptied containers using different tools. The childminder skilfully incorporates counting that aids the development of children's early mathematical skills. She talks with children about their play and models effective speaking techniques, including allowing children ample time to hear and use new words to widen their vocabulary. Children listen intently and repeat words with increasing clarity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands children's care needs well and is attentive to the changes in their routine. She shows her love for the children and is a very positive model for them. For instance, the childminder speaks kindly and with respect, and gives children lots of praise for their achievements. Children learn to behave well and it gives them the confidence to approach the childminder to express their needs. Children are independent learners. For example, they often lead their own play and they learn to tidy away the toys. The childminder organises trips to the local parks and library to help children make links between their home and their community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children gain the skills that they need to be ready for the next stage of their learning. They are active and motivated to play. For example, young children have lots of fun as they practise their physical movements and coordination while using large equipment indoors. They show a good interest in early drawing and writing during activities. Children enjoy imaginative play. They show curiosity as they explore small toy cars and engage in role play. Children develop strong self-esteem and grow in confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117790 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10083616 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and she lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She offers her service every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9.15am until 5.30pm, all year round.

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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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