Childminder EY377171

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is good

Children have formed strong bonds with the caring childminder. They approach her for spontaneous cuddles and feel secure in her presence. Younger children who need extra support to settle receive good attention and reassurance throughout the day. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs. This helps children to feel confident and promotes their emotional well-being. The childminder has high expectations for the children and is a positive role model. Children follow routines and learn expected boundaries with ease. They play well together.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages older children to be kind and caring while playing with the younger babies. Younger children watch as older children explore the toys, attempting to copy them. With support from the childminder, they learn to share and cooperate with one another. Children are curious and have fun as they learn. They enjoy investigating a large tray full of sand. Children delight in filling and emptying containers. They use tools, such as scoops and funnels, to explore what they can do. The childminder helps children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She implements a healthy eating policy and ensures that food provided is nutritious. Children have ample opportunities to be physically active and enjoy fresh air daily.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gives high priority to children's emotional development. She thoughtfully supports children, particularly those who need longer to settle in and children who may be experiencing particular situations, such as bereavement. n The childminder understands the impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have had on children's well-being. She plans activities in the community to support children's social skills. For example, they visit the local park, toddler groups and the library. Children gain confidence in new situations and develop a wider knowledge of the world. n Children show good motor skills. Younger children crawl through tunnels and are determined to stand up and take small steps. Older children confidently jump on the trampoline and pedal cars in the childminder's garden. In addition, they enjoy making marks in a variety of ways, such as tracing on sand and using pencils to draw. n Mathematics is used throughout the day. For instance, children count how many

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elephants are on the carpet and compare their size. Older children solve simple number problems when on the trampoline. For example, they identify that they need to do two more jumps to reach a total of five. n The childminder ensures that children's independence is promoted. Children put their shoes on and off, feed themselves and wash their own hands. Children are praised for their efforts, which encourages them to achieve their goals.

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12 October 2022 n All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses her ongoing observations to monitor children's achievements and any gaps in learning. n Parents are pleased with the progress their children make while in the childminder's care and say that their children 'love attending'. n Children's communication and language is supported well, including children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder interacts with children as they play. She reads to children regularly and draws attention to different sounds. Children listen to the birds singing in the garden. This supports their listening and attention skills. n The childminder reflects on her practice and how she can improve this further. She carries out online training to acquire new knowledge, focusing on the changing needs of the children attending her provision. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has clear expectations and

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explains them in a simple way. This helps children to understand rules and boundaries. n The childminder provides children with a variety of learning experiences. However, she does not consistently think about how she can help children to lead their own play and independently access resources. n Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals throughout the day. However, the childminder does not always maximise opportunities to help children develop their conversation and social skills at mealtimes, by limiting interferences, such as television and background noise.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She keeps mandatory training up to date, including paediatric first aid. The childminder recognises her responsibilities to keep children safe and knows what to do in case of concerns about their welfare. She understands how to identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm. This includes broader safeguarding issues, such as exposure to extreme views. The childminder is mindful of children's safety. She reminds them of what might happen if they put sand in their eyes while playing. The childminder keeps her home clean and well maintained.

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should:

n review the indoor learning environment to increase opportunities for children to lead their play and to self-select toys and materials n further support children's conversations and social skills, in particular at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377171 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10235225 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 7 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank and family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discussed her curriculum and its impact on children's learning and development with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n Parents provided their views by written account, and these were considered by the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

12 October 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

12 October 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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