Childminder, Out-of school day care in Ealing

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and relaxed in this environment. The childminder forms strong bonds with the children in her care. She greets them with smiles and asks them how their day at school was. Children feel safe and secure. The childminder talks to children about the importance of road safety as they travel home from school. She promotes children's independence well. The childminder encourages children to hang up their bags and to put on their own coats and shoes when choosing to play outside.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has high expectations and children behave well. They respond well to the childminder's instructions. She encourages children to take turns and models the language of please and thank you.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder plans activities for children around their interests. She ensures there is a range of activities on offer for children to choose from. Children are confident in selecting the toys that they would like to play with and the childminder makes purposeful interactions with them as they play. The childminder communicates well with the other settings children attend and shares this information effectivity with parents.

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n The childminder supports children well as they engage in imaginative play. For example, when children choose to use the coloured sand to make ice creams, she helps them to find bowls and cones in the role-play area for their ice cream to go in. This helps children to sustain their concentration and enjoyment in their chosen activity. n The childminder has a small book corner for children to self-select books to read and enjoys sharing stories with children. She creates displays of different celebrations in the year and uses stories as part of these displays. For example, children enjoy looking at books about Halloween. This promotes a love for reading. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy eating with children. She provides a range of healthy snacks for them, and they sit at the table and enjoy snack time together. The childminder models hygiene practices for children and shows them how to correctly wash their hands. She promotes

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children's independence during this time. For example, using a knife to spread hummus onto a cracker. n The childminder celebrates diversity. She engages in conversations with children about their own families, comparing how they are similar and different. Children learn about different religious festivals throughout the year. For example, they

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1 November 2022 make divas to celebrate Diwali and try different foods from around the world. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to engage in physically active play. For example, children throw and catch small balls, ride bikes and swing on the tree swing. n Children behave well. They are confident to ask when they want to engage in activities that interest them. The childminder is attentive and responds well to their requests. She offers a range of activities that develop children's small- physical skills, some of which include manipulating play dough, mark making and making slime. n Parents are very happy as they say the childminder is 'kind and caring'. She communicates well with them daily and uses an app to provide them with more detailed observations and their children's next steps. The childminder wants to further strengthen relationships with parents to assist her in planning activities

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for children. n The childminder is constantly reflecting on ways to improve. She keeps her training up to date by attending childminder networking briefings. She has engaged in training to support children's speech and language development and in managing children's behaviour. She has clear links with external agencies and works with them to set specific targets for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the importance of daily risk assessments in ensuring children's safety in her home. She has robust procedures in place for reporting on accidents and incidents. The childminder recognises the signs when a child may be at risk and understands her duty to report on any concern she may have. She understands the importance of the safe preparation of food and has engaged in food hygiene training. The childminder talks to children regularly about road safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481621 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10236474 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 1 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 1 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday after school from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed, activities indoors and outside, and the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector viewed testimonies from parents. n The inspector held a management meeting with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

1 November 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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