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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and show they feel safe in the care of the warm and friendly childminder. Children are beginning to confidently express themselves, including with unfamiliar adults. They show high levels of engagement as they explore the generally good range of resources that are readily available to them. Children select toys of interest to play with. For example, they enjoy playing with dough and making different shapes. Children decide to make 'pizzas' and design different toppings for them. The childminder suggests 'pepperoni' and 'cheese' for the pizza. Children delight in repeating the words, which extends their vocabulary.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They respond to the childminder's high expectations to take turns and share resources during play. Children listen and follow simple instructions, such as bringing their water bottles to the table. They receive positive praise from the childminder when the task is complete. Children learn good manners and are reminded by the childminder to say 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately. The childminder treats children with kindness and respect and helps them to learn about valuing the differing needs of their friends. Children are beginning to do things for themselves and are encouraged to put on their shoes and coats. All children help to tidy up after play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good partnerships with parents and works well with them to support children's learning and care needs. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They value the regular updates she provides about their children's progress to keep them informed, such as a link book which children take home. n The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision through her own self- evaluation process. She has a positive attitude to completing training across the different aspects of early years to gain more knowledge and ideas. The childminder implements her newly acquired knowledge into her daily practice. n The childminder recognises that outdoor play and physical well-being are very important and takes the children outside on a daily basis. For example, she takes children on outings to the parks and shops to explore the local environment. n Children develop a keen interest in books. For example, they enjoy picking up

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favourite books themselves and turning the pages, and they become engrossed in the story and pictures. This supports their memory, concentration and future reading skills. The childminder extends children's knowledge by encouraging them to recognise letter sounds for different letters. n The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of the world they live in. For instance, she has an electronic light-up game which shows various

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20 May 2022 maps. Children enjoy pressing the buttons and hearing a voice talking about different countries of the world. They have fun and giggle as the childminder asks them what country they would like to visit. n The childminder plans a range of creative activities for children and considers their interests. For example, she encourages children to recognise colours and numbers and to count during mathematical matching games. However, she does not provide a wide enough range of textures and materials to enable young children to develop their own ideas and build further on their creativity. n The childminder understands that working closely with staff at other settings children attend can be beneficial to them. Although she has reached out to some staff, this is not consistent with all settings children attend, to further support continuity in children's learning. n The childminder assesses children's learning effectively. She carries out regular

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observations and uses these to plan for any possible gaps in learning. The childminder liaises with parents and other professionals to ensure that children have access to appropriate support. This helps to ensure that children do not fall behind in their learning. n The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles and to develop self-care skills. The childminder teaches children about healthy and unhealthy food choices. Children learn why they need to brush their teeth frequently and visit the dentist regularly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to share any such concerns, and the importance of doing so promptly, to keep children safe. The childminder attends regular training to ensure that her safeguarding knowledge remains up to date. She has an accurate understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risks to children of being exposed to extreme views and behaviours. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure and supervises children closely at all times.

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should:

n increase opportunities for young children to explore different materials and express their own ideas, to further extend their creativity n build more consistent partnerships with staff at other settings children attend, to share information more regularly about children's progress, interests and needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556792 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10175115 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Southall, in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 her evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector around areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed relevant documents, including policies and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n Parents' views were taken account of by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

20 May 2022 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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