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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. She is calm and attentive and focuses continually on children. Furthermore, the childminder is conscientious and dedicated to offering a high-quality service for the children and families she cares for. Children demonstrate that they are confident and that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's care. They make good progress in relation to their starting points and develop skills which support their future learning. They are able to access the very well-resourced childcare environment independently and make their own choices about what to play with. Children behave well.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy opportunities to explore their local environment, meet with other children of similar age and develop their social skills. For example, they regularly visits local toddler groups and the library with the childminder. Children learn about the world beyond their immediate experiences successfully. This also helps them to develop an understanding and respect for those who are different from themselves. The childminder promotes children's understanding of mathematics well as she encourages them to count the different activities people are doing in a book and extends their learning when using the words 'more' and 'less'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's imagination well. She engages in pretend play with the children, where they enjoy sharing biscuits together. n The childminder places high priority on her professional development. She frequently attends network meetings delivered by the local authority and regularly completes training such as food hygiene and fire awareness. n Children demonstrate good fine motor skills. For instance, they use keys as they try to open and lock cabinets. They show good perseverance until they succeed in opening the cabinets. Children demonstrate pride in their achievement. n At times, the childminder does not make sure that children follow good hygiene practices, such as handwashing before meals, to help them manage their hygiene needs and prevent the spread of infection. n Children are emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They have formed strong relationships with her. Children confidently choose resources that are

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easily accessible to them throughout the setting. However, the childminder has not fully considered ways to help encourage children to carry out simple tasks for themselves. For example, she cleans children's hands and wipes their faces, not encouraging children to have a go, which would improve their independence. n Children have daily opportunities to visit places within the community. For instance, they visit the local park, walk along the canal, and attend a weekly

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5 December 2019 playgroup and activities at the library, where they enjoy participating in rhyming songs to develop their creativity. n The childminder keeps children safe, wherever they play. Children learn about personal safety during their everyday activities and routines, and they play well together. They are well behaved, confident and motivated to explore and learn. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents' feedback about the childminder is very positive. Parents share their views through daily discussions. The childminder works closely with parents to find out information about children's care needs and interests before children start attending the setting. She regularly shares her developmental records and sends photographs to parents to share children's activities during the day. This allows parents to continue their children's learning at home. n The curriculum is broad and planned well by the childminder. She has a good

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understanding of what she wants children to learn so that she can prepare them for school. The childminder observes children and tracks their progress effectively, especially through photographs. She then uses this information well to plan activities that are based on children's interests and to support their next steps in learning. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills very well. Through books, she builds on their speech and language, helping them to extend their vocabulary. Young children communicate well and eagerly respond to simple questions and instructions. n The childminder reviews her knowledge and looks for opportunities for continued professional development. She attends training opportunities, enjoys further reading and attends local authority meetings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the procedures she would follow if she had concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively. The childminder uses these to underpin her robust knowledge and practice, to protect children from harm. Regular training on wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty, enables her to safeguard children from extreme views and behaviours. She is also knowledgeable about the signs to look out for regarding female genital mutilation. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and ensures that children's safety is her highest priority.

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should:

n enhance children's understanding of personal hygiene to help them manage their hygiene needs

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should:

5 December 2019 n encourage children to complete simple tasks for themselves and promote their self-care skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117559 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10128359 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 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 23 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Hanwell, in the London Borough of Ealing. She works Monday to Thursday, offering flexible hours. She is open throughout the year, apart from family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the spaces used by the children and discussed these with the childminder. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder. n The inspector observed children's developmental records. She tracked children's progress and discussed their individual targets with the childminder. n A joint evaluation of an activity was completed with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents and also took account of the written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

5 December 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

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