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

Children are happy and have fun in the care of the childminder. She greets them warmly and welcomes them into her home, supporting them well when they see the inspector. For example, the childminder reminded the children that there would be another adult playing with them and reassured them. On entering the home, the children know to take their shoes off and where to put their belongings. The children are confident in exploring their surroundings. Overall, they access a range of learning opportunities alongside the childminder, who is supportive and nurturing.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved and can resolve minor disagreements without the childminder's support. She has high expectations of children and is available to offer assistance as needed. She encourages them to share and take turns and praises them when they do. The childminder encourages the children to express their feelings and to think about how this affects others. Children have opportunities to enjoy trips in the local community to further enhance their role play and to give them real-life experiences. They are confident in expressing their thoughts and needs to the childminder and use well-developed language to do so.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is clear about what she wants the children to learn. She reflects on the children's learning and provides both adult-led and child-led activities that extend their experiences. In the main, this ensures that she offers children a well-planned and thought-out curriculum. n The childminder takes the children to the local playground every day so that they have the opportunity to run and climb. These opportunities help children to develop their physical skills. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. She uses technology to share photos and videos of the children with parents so that they can see the learning opportunities on offer. The childminder also talks to parents at drop-off and pick-up times. The childminder uses every opportunity to hear about the children's learning at home, as well as sharing the experiences they have with her. This supports continuity in children's learning and care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with learning opportunities that enhance their mathematical development. For example, while role playing with the shop, the childminder encourages the children to look at the numbers on the play money. She asks them to count how much they need to buy items in their shopping basket. This helps children to develop their understanding of the meaning and sequencing of numbers. n Children are motivated to learn and want to use the resources available to them. They are keen to revisit activities that they have enjoyed. For example, they ask

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need to do better?

9 March 2023 to play with the 'tree bingo' game. Children recall the names of some of the trees in the game. Repetition helps children to consolidate their learning and strengthen their memory. n The childminder is fully involved and guides children's play. However, often the children are not given the autonomy to lead play themselves. This does not always help children to become immersed in the exciting curriculum and activities on offer. n The childminder models respectful behaviour towards the children and in turn they demonstrate this to each other. For example, children willingly offer others their turn or the opportunity to go first. They say 'please' and 'thank you' to each other. This promotes their personal and social development and encourages them to be thoughtful citizens. n Children's language and communication is well supported by the childminder. For example, while playing with the farmyard and animals, the childminder

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need to do better?

explains that cows make milk and graze in pastures. This provides a number of opportunities to extend children's vocabulary. n The childminder understands her role in supporting the children's health and well-being. For instance, she encourages them to wash their hands, particularly before eating and after going to the toilet. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The children feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder effectively risk assesses her home. She completes daily checks of her premises to help to minimise risks that may pose a hazard to children. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and what action to take if she has concerns about a child. She is knowledgeable about the main types of abuse and neglect and her training is comprehensive and up to date. The childminder has a good understanding of wider community safeguarding issues such as the 'Prevent' duty.

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should:

n offer opportunities for children to lead their own play and learning to allow them to stay engaged.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485747 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10264782 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder follows the Montessori philosophy of teaching.

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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 provision. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her intentions for children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the provision with the inspector. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

9 March 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

9 March 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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