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's home is welcoming, clean and safe. Children love coming to this setting. They are very well cared for. Children are independent and confident. They explore the resources and activities on their own, choosing what interests them and extending their own play. Older children warmly greet the childminder and their friends as they arrive. They quickly become engaged in their play, chatting happily together. Younger children settle quickly as they sit snuggly on the childminder's lap. The childminder and her assistants have a clear and well-planned curriculum in place. They plan activities that follow children's interests. For example, older children recall what they have learned about the King's Coronation. They develop their creative skills as they decorate their own crowns for the coronation party. Younger children use building blocks to develop their hand-to-eye coordination.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and show respect for the resources and the childminder. They feel safe as they know they will have their needs met by the caring childminder. They follow adult instructions and the routine well. Children take their shoes off as they enter the house and place them safely on a shelf, and they happily help tidy up before mealtimes.

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n Children have numerous opportunities to explore a variety of books and develop an appreciation of reading. Children enjoy looking at books together and ask questions about the stories. The childminder and her assistants provide a range of opportunities for children to listen and participate in stories. n The childminder has a good understanding of the progress each child has made and what the next steps in their learning are. She carefully considers how to help children to achieve these next steps. This helps children to make good progress in all areas of the curriculum. n Children develop a good awareness of healthy lifestyles. They explore the lovely, well-designed garden. Children have learned that they need to water the plants for them to grow. The childminder has provided a water tray with different containers and tubes so children can test their early mathematical skills by pouring and seeing which cups hold less or more.

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n Partnerships with parents are very effective. Parents describe the childminder as a 'home from home', as they know their children are really well cared for. The childminder keeps parents very well informed about their children's progress and well-being. The childminder and parents work closely together to ensure the best outcomes for the children. n The childminder helps children to learn about different people and communities. For example, she provides books and activities, to reflect various religious and

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4 May 2023 cultural events throughout each year. She ensures that children have a broad range of experiences, which helps them to learn about and feel part of the wider community. For instance, children enjoy regular outings to the local parks, libraries and other open spaces. n The childminder supports children's language development. Children are confident when communicating with adults and peers. The childminder encourages children to speak in English and Spanish to develop their understanding of both languages. They express their views and opinions with clarity. However, at times, the childminder misses opportunities to further develop children's thinking and language during adult-led activities, such as describing texture and introducing new vocabulary. n Children have good relationships with each other and learn to consider others as they play. The childminder helps young children to take turns and learn how to

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climb up the slide, and share when using the cars. The childminder ensures that children have opportunities to play with other children outside of her setting, such as when she meets with other childminders. n The childminder maintains a good standard of care and education for all children. She seeks opportunities to attend training courses and passes on new information to her assistants. However, the childminder is yet to fully reflect on her practice to identify areas for professional development, to enhance her knowledge and promote even better outcomes for children who attend.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and assistant can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. They know what to do if they have a concern about a child. The childminder can answer questions on a variety of scenarios, demonstrating her understanding of how she keeps children safe. The childminder ensures that she receives regular safeguarding updates from her local safeguarding board. The childminder and assistant can share what they have learned from recent updates. For example, they know about the 'Prevent' duty and extremist views. Regular risk assessments and daily checks take place to make sure that children play in a safe environment.

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should:

n develop interactions with children further to extend children's vocabulary and thinking skills n strengthen procedures for self-evaluation to identify areas for professional development and promote even better outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481134 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10280352 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 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates during term time only, from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday and on Friday from 8am to 3pm, except on bank holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 the evaluation of the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation of a group activity in the garden. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and children during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together. The childminder shared with the inspector what they want children to learn and how they will do this. n The inspector read feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

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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