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 provides a comfortable and inviting environment, in which children explore freely. Children are motivated to learn. They are curious and investigate the toys available in a variety of different ways. Children are independent and have opportunities to make their own decisions about what they would like to play with. They use their imagination as they race cars down the ramps of the garage. They complete puzzles, which helps to develop their hand-to-eye coordination and small hand muscles. Children are acquiring the skills they need for future learning.

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The provision is good

Children are keen learners and are gaining high levels of self-esteem. Children visit several local parks and other places of interest, including playgroups and soft play, where they meet with other children and their childminders. Children are friendly towards visitors and eagerly engage with them. This helps to promote their confidence in new situations.

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The provision is good

Children form good relationships with the childminder. She is nurturing and supportive, promoting children's well-being. Children are comfortable interacting with her and frequently seek a cuddle as they climb on her lap to share books. They follow good hygiene procedures. For example, they know to wash their hands before eating. Children are learning to be independent through tasks, such as helping to tidy away their toys, and getting the table ready for snack and mealtimes. The childminder supports them to practise taking off and putting on their shoes and coats.

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need to do better?

n The childminder routinely observes children's development and assesses what they know and can do. She uses their interests to promote the key next steps in their learning. She includes parents in her initial and on-going observations of children's learning. She finds out their children's routines, what they like and their abilities before they start. This helps her to plan a curriculum, so that children build on their skills in a way that suits them. However, at times, some activities are not highly effective at meeting the learning needs of the children, resulting in them becoming distracted and focused on one particular toy. n The childminder introduces the children to mathematical concepts. She encourages the children to count the frogs and sharks. The childminder introduces colour recognition by asking the children to match pictures to a coloured square. She uses mathematical language to encourage them to

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need to do better?

describe the size of different dinosaurs. n Children experience the enjoyment of books and stories through regular story times. The children sit closely with the childminder to share stories, songs and rhymes. Children enjoy this quiet, cosy time with the childminder, where they

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need to do better?

21 November 2022 can take a break from activities and enjoy cuddles. Children develop a love of reading. They develop creativity and imagination as well as early literacy skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children with communication and language skills. She models language, reads stories and has good-quality interactions. She introduces new words to enrich children's vocabulary. For example, she encourages children to find the 'spanner' in the story. She asks questions about the story, encouraging children to predict what will happen next and developing children's understanding. However, on occasion she does not always model the correct word to describe an object. n The childminder wants children to enjoy and appreciate a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy daily walks in fresh air, trips to local parks and playgroups, and she talks enthusiastically to children about the healthy snacks they have.

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need to do better?

Children respond well to her positive approach. n Partnership with parents is positive. Parents feel well informed about their child's daily experiences and the care they receive. They comment on the high level of care and the opportunities children are offered to further their development during their time spent with the childminder. n The childminder regularly attends training, and accesses support from the local authority when needed. The childminder reaches out to other childminders as a source of support. They share ideas of activities and experiences that may enhance children's learning. This ensures the best outcomes for children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very secure knowledge of safeguarding. She knows how to identify if children are at potential risk of harm or abuse. The childminder knows where to report concerns about children's safety following the local safeguarding partnership procedures. She is also aware of the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The children's safety and welfare are the childminder's highest priority. She regularly completes training to update her knowledge. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and other places visited to ensure children's safety.

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should:

n develop a sharper focus on planning to ensure the needs and developmental stages of all children are supported, so that they remain highly engaged and focused in their learning n support children to hear and use the correct word to develop their language further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217089 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10234630 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 4 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification. The childminder offers funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection about their experiences with the childminder. n Parents provided written feedback to share their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 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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Inspection activities

21 November 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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