Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date 1 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not ensure that people looking after children are suitable to fulfill the requirements of their roles, which is a breach of welfare requirements. n The childminder does not ensure that all staff receive induction training to help them understand their roles and responsibilities. This compromises children's welfare. n Self-evaluation is not fully effective. The childminder does not actively reflect on her practice or identify breaches of requirements. n The childminder does not fully consider how to give children a wide range of experiences that promote understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder knows children well. She identifies what they know and can do, and can talk about the progress that they make from their starting points. She identifies appropriate next steps for children to work on. This helps all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to make good progress. n The childminder provides a range of appropriately challenging learning opportunities for children. For example, children develop their physical skills and learn to climb play equipment. They experiment with making marks with chalk, can form letters and know their sounds. n The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She encourages children to challenge themselves, and she provides lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts. Children are well behaved.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date put in place an effective system to ensure that practitioners, and any other person who is likely to have regular contact with children, are suitable 17/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

support staff to undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities to ensure they offer quality learning and development experiences for children. 17/05/2019

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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 improve the effectiveness of self-evaluation and help to identify and address areas for improvement n provide further opportunities to help children reflect on their commonalities and differences as a group, to make even better progress in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector observed the childminder's quality of teaching and evaluated with the effectiveness of her interactions with children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, and met with the parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and persons living and working in the household. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, particularly around safeguarding, and spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not evaluate her service effectively in order to help identify areas where practice could be better. This is evident in that she does not follow correct procedures for checking the suitability of staff working with the children. Arrangements for the supervision of staff who have contact with children and their families are unclear. Nevertheless, the childminder networks with other early years settings well. She shares good practice and develops her knowledge and ideas for supporting children's learning. For instance, she has increased opportunities for children to explore natural materials in the well-resourced garden area. The childminder is aware of signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents praise the childminder. They say that they are particularly happy with the detailed information they receive about their children's care and progress. They feel supported, and are given advice and ideas about how to extend their children's learning at home. Children benefit from the continuity in their learning. The childminder observes children closely and plans appropriately challenging activities for them. This has a positive impact on outcomes. For instance, children develop their knowledge of shape and their physical skills as they squash and roll play dough to make cakes. The childminder encourages children to practise new skills. She shows them how to handle and use rollers and cutters effectively. Children enjoy the activity and are proud of what they achieve. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She shares information with parents about their child's achievements, for example sharing photographs of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

moments where children master new skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weaknesses with regard to some aspects of recruitment procedures demonstrate that the childminder does not have fully effective procedures in place to ensure children's welfare. However, she creates a homely and welcoming environment for children. For instance, she provides children with a wide range of resources to extend their play. The childminder teaches children independence skills. This is demonstrated when children set up a small-world farm environment, and when they choose toys and help to tidy them away afterwards. The childminder supports children's care needs well. She finds out about children's routines and preferences before they start at her setting, and she offers flexible settling-in sessions to suit the needs of each family. This helps children to adjust well. The childminder seeks and listens to the views of children to help her plan activities that meet their interests.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners who demonstrate the skills and attitudes needed for the next stages in their learning. They make birthday cakes with sand and moulds, and count the candles while singing to their friends. Children develop strong physical skills in the play environment, including the outdoor area, which they navigate confidently and safely. Children enjoy dancing together as they sway and move to the music.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542296 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10089713 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 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 6.

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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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