Childminder in Ealing

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols. She is aware of the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the steps to take if she has concerns. She is aware of safeguarding issues such as female genital mutation and extremism. The childminder ensures that she keeps her knowledge up to date by attending regular training. n The childminder ensures that partnerships with parents are strong. She works with parents to ensure a smooth transition when children first start at the setting. The childminder uses her own knowledge, and parents' support, to establish children's starting points. They then work together to plan for children's next steps within their development. n The childminder has high expectations for children. She plans her curriculum to support this. She will differentiate activities to ensure that children are

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challenged. She focuses on children learning skills that will support them within the next stage of their education. n The childminder ensures that the setting's rules are well embedded in practice. She has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she supports children with sharing and turn taking. n The childminder reviews her practice. She can identify areas of strength as well as areas to develop. She looks for opportunities to enhance her practice and will ensure that changes made within the setting reflect the needs of children who attend. n The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure that the setting is safe and secure for children. She plans for children to take part in daily trips into the local community. She will complete risk assessments for outings to ensure that children's safety is maintained. n The childminder has a strong focus on ensuring that the setting is inclusive for

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all children. She aims to ensure that all children feel confident and safe within her care and will work with parents to achieve this. n The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. They have opportunities to learn about healthy foods as well as good hygiene practices.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117814 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10295257 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 0 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She is situated in Hanwell, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder operates two days per week from 7am to 6pm, all year round.

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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. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development.

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5 July 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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5 July 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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