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 created a safe, secure and stimulating environment for the children she cares for. Children's emotional well-being is well nurtured and close relationships are secure. The childminder is kind, caring and gentle in her approach. This supports children's behaviour very well. She consistently praises children as they play and explore. As a result, children play happily together, sharing resources and toys. Children are polite and well-mannered. They are settled and access toys and resources freely and with confidence. They benefit from a good range of toys and resources that help them to understand equality and diversity. The childminder teaches children about different cultures as she celebrates many festivals with them, which helps to promote their understanding of the diverse world they live in.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for their next transition on to nursery and school. For example, they practise making marks on paper with rollers and brushes and learn to read their names on labels. They talk about their favourite colours as they paint with gold and silver. Children enjoy reading books in a literacy-rich environment. They readily share books with the childminder and delight in singing their favourite songs accompanied by musical instruments. Children are keen to investigate numbers, shapes and colours through play. There are good opportunities for children to develop physical skills, such as playing ball, crawling through tunnels, digging and scooping sand.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's teaching is of a good standard. She observes and assesses children and has a good overview of their stage of development and next steps. The childminder plans a range of interesting adult-led activities to help children make good progress. For instance, children enjoy a sensory guessing game and feel the textures of different fruit. Children become absorbed and show good concentration as they use words such as 'soft', 'squishy' and 'hard'. However, on some occasions, particularly during children's free play, the childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to engage children more fully. As a result, children lose interest quickly and move from one activity to the next. n The childminder is consistent in encouraging children's listening and communication development. For example, she shares many different stories, including stories that support children's understanding of starting school. Story

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sessions help older children to become familiar with the characters, story sequence and themes. The childminder creates good opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills. For instance, children compare the size of small- world dinosaurs as they dig them out of the sand and then count them. n Overall, children gain a good understanding of the basics of healthy living. This

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need to do better?

23 August 2022 is because the childminder offers children a range of fresh fruits and vegetables and encourages them to make healthy choices. However, the childminder does not always monitor if the snacks and meals in children's packed lunches, provided by parents, are healthy or not. That said, planned activities help children to learn good hygiene practice, such as the benefits of brushing their teeth regularly. The childminder also supports children's independence and self- care skills well. For instance, they take responsibility for their own care needs and help, for example, when setting-up activities and packing away. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. For instance, she meets with her link childminder and nursery teachers to share ideas, gain support and advice. Since the last inspection, she has worked hard and developed a safe outdoor area, so children

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get plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children also have regular access to the local park and library. The childminder organises trips further afield, such as to the museum. She teaches children about safety when they are on an outing. She talks to them about how they can keep themselves safe, for example, when crossing the road, to hold hands, walk closely together and not to run. n The childminder regularly accesses training to improve her skills and knowledge. This includes online research. Partnerships with parents are good and valued. The childminder fully involves parents in their children's learning and development, to help them continue their children's learning at home. Parents comment on the amazing support the childminder provides and the excellent progress their children make with her.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding. She keeps her child protection and knowledge of a wide range of safeguarding issues up to date. She is alert to any possible signs of abuse and understands who to report her concerns to. The childminder ensures that her home is clean, safe and well maintained, to ensure children can explore safely. She attends regular training to keep her child protection knowledge updated and to keep children safe and secure, such as paediatric first-aid training.

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should:

n explore ways to engage children more fully in their chosen activities to support their learning even further n ensure the contents of children's packed lunches and snacks promotes their understanding of healthy eating even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293599 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10219709 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 2 Date of previous inspection 25 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She works all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except on bank holidays and family 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 setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the practice. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at children's records and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

23 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

23 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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