Childminder in Ealing

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to provide a broad curriculum to help promote children's ongoing development. She understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a wide range of resources available to support children's learning. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. She knows the importance of gathering useful information from parents when children start, which supports children to settle swiftly. She describes sharing children's achievements between home and the setting to support their learning consistently. n During the inspection, the childminder speaks about the importance of helping children to be independent to prepare them for starting school. She intends to take every opportunity to teach children to do tasks for themselves, such as getting dressed, using cutlery, and washing their hands.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how to be supportive and help children to share, take turns and understand respect for others during their daily activities. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice to identify ways of improving children's experiences. For example, she keeps up to date with current guidance, legislation and completes regular training to ensure her knowledge is current. n The childminder describes enjoyable activities she will plan in her home and in the local community. For example, she will use her garden for children to explore the world around them and to develop a range of physical skills. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children in her care. She is confident about the action she would take if she had a concern about a child's well-being. The childminder has a clear procedure to follow to

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This provision meets requirements

contact the relevant authorities, in the event of a concern or an allegation. n The childminder understands the benefit of giving children opportunities to talk about their experiences. She knows it is important to listen to what children say, to support their emotional well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553467 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10174333 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder, and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability of members of the household and the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

22 October 2021 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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22 October 2021 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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