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 fun and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder, who creates an extremely warm and nurturing environment. They are very happy and secure and have a strong bond with her and each other. The childminder collects information from parents when children start so that she is able to meet their individual needs from the outset. She knows children extremely well and has an excellent knowledge of how to support their learning. The childminder has high expectations and plans a range of different activities and experiences to help children learn new skills and knowledge. However, opportunities for children's learning could be further strengthened to cover the different areas of the curriculum more extensively when playing outdoors.

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The provision is good

Children attend a variety of playgroups, visit the library and parks, and have good opportunities to develop their social skills. The childminder is an excellent role model who clearly explains about expected behaviour and how to be kind and considerate to each other. She frequently offers praise and encouragement as children play. This supports their self-esteem and motivates them to try new things. The childminder follows the children's interests extremely well. For instance, children enjoy playing with train tracks, singing songs, reading stories and exploring play dough. During play, the childminder is highly skilled at introducing new vocabulary and extending and challenging children's learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a very calm and positive manner. She engages extremely well with children down at their level and makes learning enjoyable. She motivates children to be interested and inquisitive learners. They display eagerness to join in and make good progress. n The childminder fosters children's curiosity and love of learning effectively. She plans a varied curriculum of educational activities to help children to be prepared for the next stage of learning. n The childminder supports children's mathematical awareness extremely well. She constantly introduces new mathematical language during play. For instance, when children explore play dough she supports them to understand a range of concepts, such as 'big' and 'small'. n Relationships with parents are a real strength. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder's approach and professionalism. They highly value her caring and encouraging nature and how experienced and

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knowledgeable she is. They also express that communication is very good and that they feel well involved in their children's learning. n Children's independence is fostered extremely well. This is evident when young children help to cut their snack with a safety knife and also clean the table after

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13 January 2020 they have eaten. This builds their self-esteem and growing confidence to try things for themselves. n Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles. This is apparent when the childminder cooks fresh and nutritious meals and takes children to local parks to be physically active. Although children frequently go on outings, opportunities to support all areas of learning outdoors could be maximised further. n The childminder has established good links with other local childminders. She runs a weekly childminders' playgroup where she uses this time to engage in professional discussions about her practice. In addition, children benefit immensely as they enjoy socialising with others and playing in a different environment. n The childminder regularly evaluates the service she offers. As part of this review, she seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals in order to continue to make positive enhancements to the provision.

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n Children behave very well and show good levels of engagement. When young children need support to share, the childminder offers clear explanations and supports their growing understanding extremely well. n Children delight in singing songs and reading stories. The childminder uses activities such as these to develop young children's thinking skills extremely well. For instance, she asks lots of questions and tests their understanding. Children develop a love of reading and rhymes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very secure and broad knowledge of how to keep children safe. She can confidently discuss possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She also understands the appropriate procedures to follow to seek additional help to protect children's welfare. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to help minimise hazards and accidents. She also helps children to develop an understanding of age-appropriate risk. For instance, she teaches them how to climb at the nearby playground and involves them in cutting fruits and vegetables at snack time. The childminder keeps her first-aid training and knowledge up to date and carefully considers additional back-up care in the event of an emergency.

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should:

n build on opportunities for children to extend their learning across all areas of the curriculum when playing outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437213 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10074987 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Acton, in the London Borough of Ealing. She works Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and accepts funding for the care of two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder carried out a learning walk and had a discussion about the intentions for the quality of education. n A number of observations were conducted to assess the quality of teaching. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated a planned activity together to establish the childminder's knowledge of supporting children's learning. n A number of parents' feedback questionnaires and references were reviewed and their views were taken into consideration. n A number of documents were seen, including suitability checks and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

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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