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 benefit from a nurturing environment that supports their emotional well- being effectively. They form secure relationships with the childminder, her assistants and each other, benefiting from this strong foundation for their learning. Children enjoy a good range of learning experiences that reflects their interests and learning needs well. They confidently share chalk with visitors so they can make marks together on the patio. Children develop the skills they need for future learning. They speak clearly and have a broad range of vocabulary. Children listen attentively to stories and begin to link to their own experiences. Children are supported well to manage their own personal needs, such as putting on shoes or washing their hands before lunch. They are confident to communicate their ideas and are willing to give new things a go.

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The provision is good

Young children are aware of the childminder's expectations and the routines of the day. They behave extremely well and play happily. They frequently snuggle up to the childminder and her assistants and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and emotionally secure in their care. Young children show that they are gaining the attributes that help them to build relationships with others and learn important social skills. For instance, children share their bucket with friends when collecting sea creatures in the sand. Children are motivated to seek the attention of others and build bonds. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed an ambitious curriculum for the children who attend. She has designed a curriculum that is child-led, focusing on children's interest and what she wants them to learn next. However, while the childminder plans for children's learning well overall, activities do not consistently provide a good level of challenge for some children. For instance, activities are not differentiated for more capable children to be challenged further in their learning. n The childminder provides good support for children's communication and language skills. The childminder speaks clearly to the children and this helps them to pronounce words correctly. The childminder understands that knowing and understanding lots of words and phrases is important for children's overall learning and development. She ensures that she introduces new vocabulary throughout the day. n The childminder and her assistants know the children very well. They frequently

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observe their development and plan appropriate next steps to help them make good progress in all areas of learning. n Children's imaginative skills are supported well by the childminder and her assistants. Children are excited as they are joined in their play by the adults.

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8 August 2022 Children eagerly make pancakes at the role-play kitchen for adults and enjoy using the role-play cleaning equipment to tidy up. n The childminder supports children's good health successfully. She promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles, for example through helping children learn about foods that are good for them. Children get plenty of fresh air and exercise. They relish their time playing in the well-resourced garden. They enjoy regular trips to the local park for sensory walks and using the larger playground equipment to develop their large muscles as well as taking risks and building their confidence. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's progress and offers exciting ideas to support children's learning further at home. Parents' reviews are overwhelmingly positive. They attribute their children's good progress and strong levels of confidence to the

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passionate and driven childminder and her assistants. Parents acknowledge that they go above and beyond to support the families they care for. n The childminder completes regular supervisions with her assistants, this helps to support well-being. The childminder and her assistants regularly reflect on any areas of improvement of the setting as well as developing their own knowledge and skills. For instance, they attend training to strengthen their curriculum and to enhance their quality of teaching even further. The childminder accesses a childminding network and keeps good links with the local authority.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is acutely aware of safeguarding reporting procedures. She has ensured that she keeps her knowledge up to date and is aware of broader safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She ensures her assistants attend safeguarding training and understand her policies and procedures relating to raising a concern about the welfare of a child. They understand the process to follow should an allegation be made against them. The childminder has robust risk assessments in place for the indoor and outdoor environments. Children are well supported to learn about keeping themselves and others safe. They play in secure premises and are supervised effectively by the childminder to assure their safety.

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should:

n strengthen planning to make sure that activities match children's individual stages of development more accurately in order to challenge them further in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2528811 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10215087 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates from Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm, all year round except for family holidays. The childminder works alongside two assistants. The childminder holds an appropriate level 6 qualification.

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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 the evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents to gather their views. n The inspector sampled documents that reviewed the suitability of the childminder's assistants.

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Inspection activities

8 August 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

8 August 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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