Childminder 117897

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are cared for extremely well in this very welcoming and friendly setting. The childminder is vigilant and carefully assesses risks, to keep children safe in her home and when outdoors. Children develop wonderful, secure and caring relationships with the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and happy. Children settle exceedingly quickly and are very well behaved. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs and recognises quickly when young children need to eat, drink or sleep. She swiftly follows their interests and quickly identifies activities which will build on their learning and experiences. For example, when the children show an interest in music, the childminder introduces instruments and together they listen to the noises they make.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder offers an excellent curriculum and provides children with an inspiring range of activities. She engages in children's play and is skilled at interacting with them. This is demonstrated as children explore frozen shaving foam and look for hidden animals. The childminder use opportunities extremely well to develop children's speech and language skills. She constantly repeats words back to them and models the correct pronunciation. Children learn new vocabulary rapidly.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is experienced and professional. She is passionate and ambitious about her setting and the children in her care. She uses her own online research and strong bonds with her childminding network to build on the quality of her setting and develop her practice. She is continually reflecting and building improvements into daily routines. For example, recent decorating of the setting has led to a review of resources and activities. The childminder is keen to remove plastic toys and focus on more natural resources to build on children's imagination and creativity.

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n Promotion of positive behaviour threads seamlessly through the childminder's interactions with children. The childminder uses praise effectively, and sensitively helps children to understand and develop their skills in sharing and taking turns. The childminder is an extremely positive role model and has high expectations of children's behaviour. n The childminder is energetic, enthusiastic and affectionate. Children form strong bonds quickly with her. This is demonstrated as they come for cuddles and giggle together. Children are confident and excitedly explore the vibrant environment. They make choices about their play and the childminder is highly responsive to their interests. She builds on their self-esteem and independence exceedingly well.

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6 February 2020 n Teaching is of an exceptionally high quality. The childminder assesses children's progress accurately. She uses this information extremely well to plan stimulating learning experiences based on the children's individual needs, experiences and prior learning. Children are highly engaged in activities and are keen to explore. n The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and accesses other groups within the community, such as local playgroups and parks. Children enjoy outings further afield. For example, children enjoy regular trips to museums, the zoo and the local farm. The childminder offers children a wide range of experiences and social environments that promote understanding of people and communities that may be different to their own. n The childminder understands the significance of children's home lives and experiences. Partnerships with parents are excellent and play an extremely

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need to do better?

strong part in successfully meeting children's individual needs. The childminder involves parents in their children's learning. For example, she shares a 'share at home' programme, which helps build a strong two-way communication system between herself and the children's homes. Parents are extremely complimentary about the high quality of the childminder's care. n Babies' physical skills are very well supported. They have plenty of space to move and build on their emerging walking skills. They are encouraged to move in a number of ways, such as dancing and building their large-muscle skills on large play equipment. n The childminder has a clear vision for her setting. Through highly effective self- evaluation, she has maintained the outstanding standards of practice since the last inspection. The childminder identifies any training or support needs quickly and builds on her professional development according to the needs of children.

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This helps all children to achieve at the highest level. Consequently, they make rapid progress in their development. n Children develop an exceptional range of skills, which prepares them well for starting school. For example, from the youngest age, children are actively encouraged and supported to manage simple tasks for themselves, such as washing their own hands and preparing fruit for snacks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has extensive knowledge of child protection issues, including wider safeguarding concerns such as the 'Prevent' duty. For instance, the childminder identifies signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She is extremely vigilant and knows precisely what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes extensive training to refresh her safeguarding knowledge. She regularly assesses the risks in her immediate environment and for the outings that children attend. Children are very well protected.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117897 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10128360 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 17 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Park Royal in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder opens weekdays from 7.30am until 5.30pm, throughout the year except for family and bank holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. They completed a learning walk together to explore how the childminder organises her service. n Observations were made of the childminder completing activities. The inspector evaluated how well teaching supports children's learning and development. n A range of records and documentation were sampled. These included training certificates, risk assessments and policies. n A tour of the childminder's home was completed to make sure all areas used by children are safe. n The views of parents provided through written feedback were acknowledged and considered.

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Inspection activities

6 February 2020 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

6 February 2020 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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