Childminder in Ealing

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 quickly develop strong, affectionate relationships with the childminder. They show that they feel safe and secure with her. Children thrive and feel a sense of belonging, and are excited to try new things. They are extremely imaginative and demonstrate a love of learning. For instance, children of different ages play remarkably well together. They look at different ways to transport sand and water to the mud kitchen. Children show high levels of curiosity. They demonstrate this as they mix sand and water. Children make predictions as to what might happen when they create sand moulds and bury toys. They demonstrate exceptional behaviour. They listen to the childminder's ideas and have discussions about their play. Children of different ages care for each other and engage extremely well. For instance, older children sit with toddlers and share a storybook, making them giggle with delight.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have access to a wide variety of highly stimulating activities and resources, in which they excitedly engage. The childminder nurtures these opportunities to build on children's developing speech and language. For example, toddlers are fascinated when they play with nesting dolls. They learn words, such as 'big, bigger, small' and 'smaller'. Toddlers also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they work out the size and order of the dolls. Older children engage in ongoing purposeful discussion as they play, which further develops their excellent communication skills. Children make excellent progress across all areas of their learning, including those children in receipt of funding. They are exceptionally well prepared for their move on to nursery and school.

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n The childminder obtains a superb range of information from parents about their children's learning and development when they start. She uses this information effectively to plan and provide care that meets children's individual interests. Children engage in a superb range of activities across all areas of the early years curriculum. n The childminder plans activities that engage and challenge children's thinking. Children are curious, inquisitive and very keen to learn. For example, they learn to recognise and order numbers and objects as they find golden coins and numerals, hidden in a tray of dried rice. n Children develop their early literacy skills very well and have access to a superb range of books. They enthusiastically participate in story, singing and rhyme sessions. The childminder provides excellent support for all children to initiate their own play and use their imaginations. For instance, children play with

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multicultural dolls, push them around in buggies in the garden and tell the childminder that they are going to the 'shops'.

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1 June 2022 n Children concentrate exceptionally well and become absorbed in activities. For example, they experiment with paint and marbles, and mix paint on paper. The childminder encourages children to mix paints with their fingers to create new new colours, such as purple. She teaches children the names of the different shades to distinguish between them. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being extremely well. For example, children discuss foods that are good for their bodies. They discuss why brushing their teeth keeps them clean and healthy. Children, including toddlers, show high levels of determination and use knives safely, to peel and cut up their own fruit. n Children benefit from extensive exercise, fresh air and physical play every day. They delight in playing in the childminder's safe and well-equipped garden, and visit many places of interest. In the garden, children enjoy being active and

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moving their bodies well. For example, they show each other how to use the see-saw and ride wheeled toys. n The childminder is highly focused on making improvements that benefit children. She uses independent research very effectively to develop her skills further. For example, she has been extremely successful in developing children's independence skills to prepare them for their transition into the nursery and school. Parents' comments are very positive about the childminder. They say that the childminder provides 'outstanding care', 'goes above and beyond' and 'is a lifeline and appreciated hugely'. n The childminder's partnership with other professionals to meet children's individual needs is outstanding. She establishes excellent links with the local nursery and schools. The childminder makes highly effective use of advice and support to further meet the individual needs of the children. n The childminder values children's home lives, and teaches them about other

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cultures and the world around them. For example, children learn about a variety of festivals and share traditions from other cultures.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to protect children from harm. She knows how to follow child protection procedures. The childminder is extremely proactive in teaching children effective ways of keeping safe. For example, older children hook the garden door open, without being asked, because the door might slam shut and hurt their fingers. Children learn about road safety and take part in fire drills that teach them effective ways to stay safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117815 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10137889 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 4 Date of previous inspection 30 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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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 childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, on request. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke to a parent and read written feedback from other parents, and took their views into consideration. n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

1 June 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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1 June 2022 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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