Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date 3 July 2019 Previous inspection date 27 October 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder establishes warm, caring relationships with children. She is experienced and sensitive to children's individual needs and supports their emotional well-being positively. n Excellent partnerships with parents ensure a two-way professional working relationship with the childminder and her co-childminder. Parents write positively about the care their children receive and are full of praise for the childminders. n The childminder provides an excellent settling-in procedure that suits the needs of individual children. She works closely with parents and gains lots of information about their children's interests, routines and needs before they start. This helps children to develop a sense of security and belonging with the childminder and her co-childminder. n Children make superb progress in learning about self-care and hygiene. During role play, they wash their hands in the play sink before routine activities, and eagerly talk

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This provision is good

about washing away germs with soap and bubbles. n The childminder undertakes good-quality observations and assessments for all children. These help her to provide parents with a clear overview of what their children can do and what they need to learn next. n Current arrangements for continuous professional development do not focus strongly enough on raising the already good standard of teaching to an even higher level. n At times during planned activities, it is not made clear to the children what they are supposed to be learning.

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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 review current plans for professional development to help in progressing teaching skills towards excellence n raise the quality of teaching even further by giving children opportunities to understand and talk about what it is that they are learning from planned adult-led activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector watched a planned activity and discussed the learning with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation related to the provision for children's welfare and learning, including the childminder's first-aid certificate.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding and awareness of child protection issues. She is committed to providing high-quality care and is knowledgeable about her role in protecting children from harm and neglect. The childminder is fully aware of the local child protection referral procedures. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is experienced and is constantly reflecting on her practice. She seeks the views of parents and her co-childminder to make effective changes to help her improve outcomes for children. The childminder has good links with the schools where older children attend. She meets regularly with other childminders and professionals to enhance her knowledge and skills. Through a range of well-planned outings, children receive excellent opportunities to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop in the early years. She gathers information from parents about their children's abilities when they first start, to inform her planning. The childminder is skilful at developing young children's early reading and mark-making skills. During story time, she reads with enthusiasm as children cuddle up to her and listen attentively. They interact with stories linked to their topic and answer questions about what they see. For example, children said, 'That's a round spider; he lives in web', as they showed keen interest in the storytelling. In the garden, children observe living things closely. They became captivated when they found a small green aphid and used a variety of resources, including magnifying glasses and photographs, to talk about the insect's features. Good quality observations and assessments are undertaken for all children. These help to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

provide a clear overview of what children can do and what they need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model and teaches children to think about their actions and to understand how these can affect others. Consequently, children's behaviour is excellent and their independence skills are developing superbly. Children spontaneously turn to the kind and caring childminder for cuddles and hugs, and she reciprocates these. Children eagerly help to tidy up after their play, knowing exactly where toys belong, and help to set up before mealtimes. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to be physically active outdoors and get plenty of fresh air. This can be in her well-resourced garden or on a well-planned-outing to places such as the zoo, museums, local parks and the library.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They become increasingly confident in managing their personal needs, such as putting on their shoes, and learn to find their water bottles by reading their name label. Children develop the essential skills and attitudes they need for their future learning. They enjoy making marks with pencils and use numbers in their play, for example counting spots on ladybirds and singing number songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429673 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10106557 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 27 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She works with another registered childminder. The childminder offers care from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, and from 7.30am until 5.30pm on Thursday, 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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