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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and enjoy their time in the care of the warm and friendly childminder. They feel safe and secure as the childminder is attentive to their individual needs and knows their routines well. Children share close bonds with the childminder. They approach her with ease whenever they need a cuddle or reassurance. Children behave well and quickly learn to share and take turns. Older children help younger children and show kindness to others. The childminder has high expectations for each child and provides a suitable curriculum to meet their needs. Children of all ages and abilities explore and join in. Younger children thoroughly enjoy dancing to music. Older children concentrate well as they carefully stick rose petals and tissue paper to make heart pictures.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and eager to try new experiences from an early age. For example, children of all ages enjoy exploring cooked spaghetti. They use their hands to explore textures and learn to hold scissors to cut the spaghetti, this supports their small-muscle development. Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum, which helps ensure they acquire the skills they need in preparation for the next stage of learning, including their eventual move to school. Overall, the setting meets the needs of children attending well.

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need to do better?

n The professional and well-organised childminder has a good understanding of each child. She observes and assesses children's progress, taking account of their starting points and individual needs and interests. All children make progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder shares information with teachers at the school children attend. This helps supports continuity in children's learning and development. n Children are motivated to learn and join in the interesting activities on offer. Activities reflect their unique interests. For example, children thoroughly enjoy playing imaginatively. They squeal with delight as they use torches to explore their cardboard den. n Overall, communication and language is supported well, particularly for children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder asks children questions during play. Children have opportunities to hear and use their home

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languages. The childminder uses her bilingual language skills well to support children. Although, at times, the childminder does not give children enough time as possible to think and respond to questions and share their ideas to help develop their learning even further. Children learn about events during the year and about the lives of others. This helps children develop an understanding of differences and similarities. n The childminder provides a variety of rich opportunities for children. Children are

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15 February 2023 curious as they explore dried lentils and shells. They work out why lentils stop flowing through funnels and find solutions to the problem. The childminder praises and encourages children, this helps develop their self-esteem. The childminder extends children's learning by helping children learn about size, weight, and shape during play. This helps children develop early mathematical skills. n Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise. They make trips to parks and play in the childminder's garden. This helps support children's physical development. Children develop independence as they learn to pour water and babies begin to self feed. The childminder recognises children's needs. For example, when young children are tired or need changing. This helps support children's emotional well-being. Children enjoy nutritious food, provided by parents. However, the childminder does not always take every opportunity to help

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children understand the importance of developing healthy lifestyles, such as the benefits of healthy eating. n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's learning. She talks to parents each day and shares photographs and regular assessments of children. She works closely with parents to identify children's individual next steps. This helps to quickly identify and close any potential gaps and prevent any children from falling behind. As a result, children's individual needs are identified and met effectively. Parents speak very highly of the caring and supportive childminder. They comment their children love coming to the childminder's and are progressing well. n The childminder strives to make ongoing improvements. Since the last inspection, she has completed further training to enhance her understanding of the curriculum, teaching and how to identify the next steps in children's

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learning. She has addressed the previous actions and recommendations, improving outcomes for children.

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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 attends regular training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She knows how to recognise indicators that a child may be at risk of harm, including wider safeguarding issues, such as internet safety. The childminder understands her responsibilities to record and report any concerns about the welfare of a child. She completes regular risk assessments of areas used by children to identify and minimise any risks. She closely supervises the children in her care.

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should:

15 February 2023 n provide more time for children to be able to think and respond to questions to extend their learning and own ideas even further n make the most of daily routines to support children's understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles, such as the benefits of healthy eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437990 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10237570 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 5 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Hanwell in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and viewed all areas of the home to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed children engaging in activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and childminder evaluated an activity together. n The inspector spoke to a parent and read written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

15 February 2023 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

15 February 2023 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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