Childminder EY427970

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the warm and calm atmosphere which the childminder carefully creates. The childminder nurtures children's emotional well-being and is kind and gentle. Young children display high levels of independence for their ages. They confidently put their shoes on before going out and manage their own toileting and personal hygiene extremely well. They tidy up willingly after they finish playing and have respect for the toys and resources. Children handle cutlery competently at mealtimes. They behave well and share their resources and space with ease. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and each other. They have high-quality interactions as they sit together and hold meaningful discussions about their interests. The childminder's curriculum is broad and balanced. Most- able children have a few opportunities to extend their mathematical thinking. Young children have an awareness of potential hazards when they are outside.

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The provision is good

They know they must listen and follow the childminder's instructions to stay safe. The childminder models positive interaction well. She listens to children's views and feelings, and sensitively takes these into consideration. Children learn about the world around them, by finding out about festivals from other cultures.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder talks in depth with them about their children and gains a full picture of their home and family background. She uses this effectively to quickly identify the skills children have already gained. The childminder acts as a good link between parents and key persons from other settings children attend. She gathers information about children's progress and provides further opportunities for them to develop essential skills. For example, she promotes children's strong small-muscle development even further by providing opportunities for them to play with modelling material. n Young children hold tools for writing with a correct grasp as a result of the childminder's effective teaching. They learn to trace patterns using clockwise and anti-clockwise movements. Children learn to recognise and write the letters in their name correctly. The childminder promotes children's counting skills as

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need to do better?

they build towers with construction toys. Most-able children are challenged to count on from randomly chosen starting numbers. The childminder recognises that most-able children would benefit from additional opportunities that challenge them further. n All children, including those for whom English is an additional language, demonstrate good communication skills. They confidently express their feelings in age-appropriate ways. The childminder makes regular observations and accurate assessments of children's progress. She uses this information to provide activities that help children meet their next steps in learning. All

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need to do better?

28 January 2020 children, including those in receipt of early years funding, make good overall progress. n Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to develop physical skills through regular walks and visits to the park. They develop resilience as the childminder provides positive encouragement. Hence, children persist with activities they find difficult. The childminder has well-embedded routines for children when they are outside in the community. Children learn to manage risks well. They know the rules for crossing the road safely and follow them. They routinely stop and listen for traffic and do not cross the road until the childminder gives them permission. n The childminder provides regular trips to the library for storytelling sessions. Children enjoy plenty of creative activities including colouring, drawing and imaginary play. Children have good friendships with each other. They understand what makes others upset and adjust their behaviour accordingly.

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need to do better?

This is because the childminder gives age-appropriate explanations for why some behaviour is undesirable. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner who evaluates the effectiveness of her provision well. She has a good understanding of child development and has high expectations for children. She has identified that she needs to think of additional innovative ways to challenge most-able children's writing and mathematical skills. She has plans to develop her reading of stories to support children's growing interest in books. Her strong relationships with parents are an area of strength of her provision. She uses her knowledge or her local area and community groups to enhance the quality of experiences she offers children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the signs and symptoms which could raise a concern about a child in her care. The childminder knows the indicators that a child may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas and behaviours. She has clear procedures to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder understands that young children are vulnerable and must be kept safe at all times. She conducts ongoing risk assessments to children's activities. The childminder respects parents' preferences for children's access to online content. She has a no-internet policy in force in her home.

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should:

n identify additional opportunities to challenge most-able children's mathematical and writing skills n develop her storytelling skills further to support children's growing interest in books and stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427970 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10104527 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 3 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2015

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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 Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round, except bank holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. She holds appropriate qualifications in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk. The childminder discussed the activities and resources she provides. She talked about how she organises the space within her setting to support children's learning. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documents, including the childminder's safeguarding policy, attendance register and first-aid certificate. n Parents were consulted for their views of the quality of childcare. n The inspector accompanied the childminder on the school run to determine how well she manages risks outside her home.

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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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Inspection activities

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