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

The childminder has close and caring relationships with children. She spends time getting to know them and finds out about their interests, likes and dislikes. The childminder uses this information to help children to settle well. She values each child highly as an individual. Children take part in a wide range of interesting activities. For example, younger children enjoy trying to fit shapes into spaces. The childminder supports them by teaching them to observe the shape to find the right place for it. Children concentrate and persevere with the task. The childminder praises them for their efforts and achievements. For instance, the childminder reads stories to children in lively tones. She teaches them the meaning of new words and encourages them to respond to the story. The childminder sings lots of action songs and rhymes with children. Children learn new words as they sing, which supports their language development. They play with a range of musical

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The provision is good

instruments and explore different sounds. This helps children to develop good listening and musical skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children. She manages children's behaviour successfully. For instance, she uses distraction techniques for younger children. The childminder shares her expectations with children. She explains why certain behaviour is not acceptable and praises children when they act in positive ways. Children behave well. The childminder plans the curriculum effectively. She builds on what children already know and follows their interests. This helps to ensure that children enjoy activities and are suitably challenged. Children learn valuable skills in preparation for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a range of stimulating activities for children. She regularly checks on children's progress and uses this knowledge to ensure that their learning is progressive. This helps to promote the best outcomes for children. Children make good progress. n Children have a good understanding of the world. For instance, the childminder takes children to the local park, where they observe nature and talk about changes in seasons and how things grow. Children learn to operate electronic toys independently. This helps to develop their understanding of technology. n The childminder teaches children good early mathematical skills. For example, as children play with objects, she teaches them how to count them. When walking outdoors, the childminder points out things, such as trees and cars, and encourages children to count these. The childminder teaches children mathematical vocabulary, such as 'big', 'small', 'tall' and 'short'.

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n Children learn to accept, respect and value different cultures and religions. For example, the childminder discusses special events, such as Chinese New Year

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8 December 2021 and Diwali with children. She organises art activities and reads stories to children to enhance their understanding. n The childminder supports younger children to learn to share and take turns. For example, children learn to take turns as they play games. They learn to share resources as they take part in imaginative play. They are kind to each other and play cooperatively. Children take on different roles and play cooperatively together in the pretend house. They are kind and considerate to each other. n The childminder works well with parents. She gives them regular updates about their children's progress in flexible ways. For instance, she provides parents with updates through a secure online app and by talking with them each day. The childminder suggests ways that parents can support their children's learning at home, such as reading books with children. n Children learn to do things for themselves. Older children put on their coats and

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shoes independently. All children help to tidy away toys and resources when they have finished using them. n The childminder provides a safe environment for children. She checks her home each day to ensure that it is free from hazards. The childminder cleans all areas, surfaces, toys and resources regularly to reduce the risk of cross-infection. n Overall, children have good physical skills. They use the garden, where they climb and balance using different apparatus and resources. However, the childminder does not consistently plan the indoor space to enable children, particularly babies, to move freely. n The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks for children. However, she does not help children to develop their understanding of the benefits of eating well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder prioritises children's safety. She is aware of the different signs and symptoms that may indicate concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to report her concerns. She is aware of the signs which may indicate that children are at risk of being exposed to extreme views or behaviours. The childminder's home is kept safe. She carries out regular risk assessments on all areas of her home, including the garden, to help ensure children's safety.

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should:

n plan opportunities for children, particularly babies, to have more space indoors to be able to move around more freely n develop ways to help children to gain an understanding of the value of their

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8 December 2021 healthy routines, such as eating nutritious meals and snacks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308143 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10073533 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 3 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The inspector viewed some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder. She read written feedback from the children's parents.

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Inspection activities

8 December 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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8 December 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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