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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children settle well in the childminder's home. They are confident, and move freely around the environment, choosing what they would like to play with from the wide range of resources and activities on offer. They are happy, and display a strong sense of belonging. Children develop close bonds with the childminder and their peers. Children learn to do things for themselves. The childminder supports children's independence and encourages them to complete small tasks. For example, they put on their coats and shoes and display a can-do attitude as they try to fasten these themselves. The childminder uses praise and encouragement to promote children's sense of achievement, confidence and self-esteem. This supports children's emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children have daily opportunities to explore their local community. The childminder plans activities outside the home, to provide children with new experiences. Children attend regular playgroup sessions, music classes and go on trips to the forest. They meet new children and people, and develop confidence in new social situations. Children are polite; they behave well, learn to share, take turns, show care and consideration and play contentedly alongside each other. They understand expectations for behaviour and willingly help with tasks such as tidying up the toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed an ambitious curriculum. She knows the children well, and talks about what they can do, what she wants them to learn, and how she will go about this. n The childminder provides activities that enhance children's hand-to-eye coordination and small-muscle skills. For example, children spread glue onto small objects, such as sticks, acorn shells and 'helicopter leaves', and place them onto their pictures. The childminder introduces children to new words and uses pictures to help to deepen the children's understanding of the words they are using. However, during planned activities, the childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning and challenge them even further. n Children develop the skills they need for future learning, including early literacy skills. They use large chalks to draw pictures and recognise the letters in their names. Children spend time looking at books independently, often ask the

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childminder to read to them, and listen attentively. Children point out pictures they like and confidently repeat familiar phrases from traditional tales. They learn new vocabulary and understand that print carries meaning. n Children develop a strong understanding of numbers through well-planned activities that follow their interests. For example, they enjoy playing picture

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need to do better?

8 September 2022 dominoes, and count the characters in the image. Children recognise numbers one to five on logs, and they confidently count and place the correct number of acorns below each log. With help from the childminder, they are beginning to recognise further numbers up to 10. However, at times, she speaks too quickly, not allowing children time to think and process what is being said. n Children enjoy exploring music and a range of different sounds. For example, they tap on the xylophone with mallets and blow into the recorder. The childminder models how to use the instruments effectively. n The childminder supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children learn about personal care routines, how to look after their teeth and which foods benefit the body. The childminder ensures that children's packed lunches are healthy, and shares information about good eating habits with parents. Children

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enjoy plenty of physical exercise and fresh air. They have regular access to water throughout the day, and are reminded to stay hydrated. n The childminder is reflective of her practice and continues to make improvements for the children she cares for. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through training and meeting with other childminders to share good practice. n Partnerships with other professionals, schools and parents are good. When children start, the childminder gathers a range of information to develop an understanding of children's individual care needs and routines. She uses a range of methods to keep in contact with parents, including daily communication diaries and verbal feedback. Parents' written comments note the childminder's 'caring nature' and state that they feel well informed about their children's learning and progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a comprehensive range of policies to underpin her good practice and promote children's safety and welfare. She keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation by completing mandatory training. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a concern about children's welfare, including abuse and extremism. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of the premises before children arrive and assesses all activities that children take part in. She is clear about her role and responsibility to keep children safe.

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should:

n strengthen the teaching during planned activities to offer children more

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should:

8 September 2022 challenge and to help them make even greater progress in their learning and development n allow children more time to think and respond to questions asked, to further support their communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474461 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10231868 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 carried out a learning walk with the childminder. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children throughout the inspection. The childminder and the inspector discussed a joint observation and the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and children's records. n The inspector read feedback provided by parents to gain their views.

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Inspection activities

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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