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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants provide an exciting and interesting environment for children to learn and explore in. The childminder is committed to providing children with a space to develop and grow in their own individual ways. She adapts planning and activities to meet the needs of each child. Together with her assistants, she plans a broad range of activities based on children's interests. They carefully build on what the children already know and extend their learning further. For example, children of all ages enjoy sensory play with lentils, couscous and rice. Young children delight in transferring it into different-sized containers. Older children use scales to compare weights and use number language as they count out how much they have. This helps to support children's early understanding of mathematics.

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The provision is good

Children are extremely happy in their environment. They have established strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants and enjoy involving them in their play. The childminder demonstrates a consistently respectful and calm manner and this makes a strong contribution to children's good behaviour. They follow instructions well and understand the childminder's expectations. For example, they listen carefully to each other at group times and help the childminder tidy up their toys before mealtimes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant improvements since the last inspection in order to provide the best possible learning experiences for children in her care. For example, she has developed her observation and assessments processes for children to ensure all children make good progress. n The childminder and her assistants work well together. The childminder offers support and guidance when needed and carries out regular supervision meetings and peer observations to further develop her assistants' practice. n The childminder has developed a well-designed curriculum. She knows the children well and uses regular assessments of what children can do to plan next steps in their learning. As a result, all children are highly motivated to join in and develop their skills. n The childminder and her assistants effectively support children's early literacy skills. For example, young children enjoy listening to stories and explore props to

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act out the story. Older children develop good pencil control as they give meanings to the marks they make and draw lines and shapes. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She works closely with her assistants and collects feedback from parents to plan appropriate improvements that will benefit the children in her care.

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28 February 2020 n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. She provides children with nutritious meals and snacks, and makes full use of opportunities to develop children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, before mealtimes children wash their own hands, which helps them to develop good independence skills. n The childminder works closely with parents to help support children's ongoing care and learning. For instance, she sends out regular photos and messages to parents to keep them updated and shares assessment records to support learning at home. n Children have plenty of rich opportunities to explore outdoors and meet new people. The childminder organises trips to the local park, library and playgroups, and children make good progress with their physical development. n The childminder and her assistants are caring, sensitive and responsive to children's needs. For example, they recognise when children are tired and

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provide them with soothing words and reassurance. This helps to support children's good emotional well-being. n Children settle quickly into the childminder's care. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and show that they feel safe and secure. n The childminder does not always take full advantage of all the opportunities for professional development for herself and her assistants in order to further support children's learning. n Overall, the childminder and her assistants support children's communication skills well. They are good role models. They describe to younger children what they are doing, introducing new words. With older children, they ask questions to extend and support children's learning, but do not always give them enough time to think, respond and express their ideas.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have attended safeguarding training. They have a good understanding of how to keep children safe, the indicators of abuse and how to protect children in their care. They are aware of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures and where to report any concerns she may have about a child. When appointing new staff, the childminder follows thorough recruitment processes to make sure all staff are suitable to work with children. The premises are secure and the childminder carries out daily checks of the environment to ensure it remains safe for all children to use.

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should:

28 February 2020 n make the most of all opportunities for professional development to enhance knowledge and skills to help improve children's learning n give children enough time to process their thoughts in order to respond to questions and express their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542296 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10130469 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 28 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 6. She currently works with two assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistants interacting with the children. n The childminder and the inspector held a joint observation. n The childminder and the inspector discussed matters relating to safeguarding, the self-evaluation process and the activities provided for children. n The inspector looked at relevant information, such as training certificates, public liability insurance and policies and procedures. n The childminder talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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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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28 February 2020 28 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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