Childminder EY260171

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 are happy and content in the childminder's care. They settle very quickly and choose what they want to play with. The childminder ensures that children who are new to her setting feel comfortable and emotionally secure. She gathers detailed information about children's routines and what they can already do when they start. Children show positive attitudes to learning and explore the childminder's home with curiosity. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. For instance, children learn simple house rules and the importance of being kind to each other, sharing and taking turns. They have plentiful opportunities to make independent choices in their play as they select resources and follow their interests. Children tidy up after finishing an activity and demonstrate politeness and good social skills. For example, they talk and interact confidently with the inspector. The childminder is attentive to each child. She

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The provision is good

listens to their requests and responds positively to their needs. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to ensure that the environment, resources and equipment are safe and suitable for children to use.

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need to do better?

n Children develop good communication skills. They excitedly join in singing songs and enthusiastically copy the actions to their favourite songs. Older children develop good early literacy skills. For instance, they enjoy books, learn the sounds letters make and are eager to name objects on a variety of posters. The childminder is skilful at introducing new vocabulary. n The childminder's sensitive and encouraging approach provides a strong base for developing children's independence and significantly increases their confidence in their own abilities. For example, children delight as they press buttons to make different sounds on programmable toys, and manage to put on their own shoes. n The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. She keeps up to date with mandatory training to develop her knowledge. The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her

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provision. She makes plans to improve her setting by meeting with other childminders to share good practice and to develop her knowledge and skills. This helps to contribute to the stimulating learning environment that children enjoy. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of the natural world well, and she talks to them about what they can see and feel during relevant activities. For instance, children explore the different textures and colours of pasta as they sort them into different bags. n The childminder offers children a nurturing and well-structured day with an emphasis on being physically active. They are provided with good opportunities

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need to do better?

28 November 2019 to explore the local environment with the childminder. Children visit local parks, community groups and libraries. These help to support their understanding of the wider world. Children learn about a wide range of different cultures and festivals. n The childminder knows the children well and understands what she needs to do to help them move on to the next stage in their learning. She makes mental notes which help her to identify any gaps in children's learning and, subsequently, plan focused activities to ensure their good learning. The childminder talks to children about colour and shapes as they play with puzzles. However, at times, she does not identify opportunities to offer sufficient challenge for children, and routinely extend their learning even further. n Partnerships with parents are strong, and they make positive comments about the childminder. She works with parents to encourage them to support their

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children's development at home, for instance in toilet training. n Parents receive regular updates on their child's progress and detailed daily information about their child's activities and care routines. However, sharing information with other settings that children attend is not yet effective in promoting a shared approach to children's care, learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder undertakes safeguarding training regularly to help her keep up to date with current safeguarding requirements and statutory duties. This includes the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of neglect or abuse. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have a concern regarding the welfare of a child. The childminder provides parents with information regarding her responsibilities to safeguard children and the requirement for her to report concerns.

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should:

n deepen children's learning further by providing them with additional challenge in their play and their tasks n strengthen partnerships with other providers to ensure that there is consistency in children's care and learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260171 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10073204 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Southall, Middlesex. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members to work with children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed how the childminder promotes children's learning. She discussed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The childminder discussed her self-evaluation and how she ensures ongoing improvement in her setting. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents. n The childminder discussed her curriculum, children's learning and how she plans for children's progress with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

28 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

28 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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