Childminder in Ealing

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children have established strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. They are happy and play freely in a secure homely environment. Children confidently make choices and decisions about their play and are eager to learn. They are highly motivated and engage in a range of activities that support their learning across all areas of development. They test out their own thoughts and ideas and show pride in their achievements. For example, children knead dough as they develop their small-muscle skills. They make pretend cakes using a pretend oven and eagerly show the childminder their creations. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations. She provides a wealth of praise and encouragement. This supports children's good emotional well- being. Children are well behaved, and older children show kindness towards younger children. The childminder helps children to develop their communication

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The provision is good

and language skills. She speaks clearly, models language and repeats words as children play, such as 'squish' and 'flatten' to explain their actions. However, sometimes, she answers her own questions before giving children time to respond and develop their thinking skills further. Older children enthusiastically communicate with others. They are eager to explain what they like to do and what they have learned with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how children learn and is skilled at supporting their unique interests. She uses effective methods to monitor and assess children's progress accurately. Children are making good progress and are well prepared for school and the next stage of their education. n The childminder provides a variety of experiences to support children's literacy skills. Children practise making marks, enjoy listening to stories and look at books independently. n The childminder attends to children's care needs effectively. She is quick to recognise when children may be hungry, tired or in need of a cuddle, and responds well to their individual requirements. n Children enjoy experimenting with different materials. Older children add food colouring to dough and investigate how it changes over time. Younger children explore the texture of dough and enjoy squeezing and manipulating it to help strengthen their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing.

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n Children have good attitudes to learning. They are curious, inquisitive and keen to take part in all activities. They show high levels of concentration as they play. For example, the childminder introduces cut strawberries during snack time. Children show impressive focus and smile as they attempt to pick up the slippery fruit with their hands. This helps to progress children's physical development. n Children develop their mathematical skills and enjoy planning their own play. For

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27 November 2019 example, older children select the construction blocks and concentrate as they connect them together. The childminder encourages counting with children and helps them learn about shapes, colours and sizes. n Children's physical health is well promoted as they participate in regular walks to the park and areas of interest. Children have daily opportunities to spend time in the childminder's garden. The childminder supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles and helps children to develop their independence. For instance, she reminds them that they need to wash their hands when they have used the toilet and before snack. Children help themselves to drinks of water throughout the day and are provided with healthy meals and snacks. n The childminder works closely with parents to help support children's ongoing care and learning. She gathers information from parents about children's abilities

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when they first start. She continues to monitor children's progress and skilfully identifies any delays in their development. She works hard to close any gaps in learning. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They value the regular updates she provides about their children's progress, to keep them informed of their children's key achievements. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She makes plans to improve her setting for the benefit of the children in her care. She attends training and meets with other childminders to share good practice and to develop her knowledge and skills. However, she has not fully established good partnerships with other settings children attend, to develop information-sharing to support children's learning and development as fully as possible.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She keeps her knowledge up to date and is aware of wider child protection issues. The childminder knows the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure children stay safe in her care and in all areas of the environment and on outings. She supervises children well throughout the day. Children learn how to use the resources and equipment safely.

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n allow children enough time to think and respond to questions during play and discussions n strengthen partnerships with other early years settings children attend, to provide the best possible support for their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439253 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10075020 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk of the childminder's home to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took into account the views of parents in written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

27 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

27 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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