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 arrive, separate easily and settle very quickly. Parents give the childminder information to support with their child's daily care. Children are very aware of the morning routine, pointing to what they would like to eat for breakfast to gently remind the childminder; they know the morning routine and it is time to eat. The childminder takes pride in providing nutritious snacks and freshly prepared meals for children.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures her curriculum is broad and covers all areas of learning to support children's progress and skills. Children confidently explore the good range of activities that the childminder provides for them. Children enjoy playing with a range of toys and books, that are available for them to self-select. Children develop a close relationship with the childminder. The childminder's calm manner supports children to remain relaxed and well behaved. She demonstrates how to be kind and caring, and is sensitive to children's needs. For example, she knows when children are tired or when they need a little time to themselves. She snuggles up next to children to read a book again, understanding and knowing when they are ready to listen to their favourite stories.

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need to do better?

n The childminder effectively plans her day. She is mindful of the importance of having a balance of adult-led activities and allowing children time to choose their own play. She knows the children extremely well, giving a running commentary on what they are doing. For example, by saying 'up, up', children push the train up a hill on the track, let go and watch intently as it rolls down the other side. Children repeat the action several times, sustaining their interests. The childminder is clear on what she would like children to learn. She uses observations and her instincts to devise next steps for each child's learning. However, on occasion, the childminder does not use children's current interests to plan activities, that help build on their experiences, knowledge and understanding. n Children's physical development is effectively supported. To help keep their bodies healthy and to build stamina, they walk to, and use play equipment in

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local parks. As they go, the childminder teaches children about the environment. She points out spiderwebs and they look for minibeasts on plants and bushes. The childminder is well known within the community as children also participate in activities outside of her home for example, by attending local playgroups. The childminder uses groups to support positive behaviour, such as turn taking and sharing. n The childminder has adopted a holistic curriculum for the children in her care, focusing on sleep, eat and play. She links children's overall well-being to 'good

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14 July 2023 food' and 'good sleep' which leads to 'good play' and learning. The childminder works very closely with parents, for instance, to extend children's appetite. She informs children what she is preparing for lunch. Children help and choose cheese or bread to be added to their plate of pasta. Children eat well, as mealtimes are relaxed sensory experiences with children touching and smelling before tasting and eating. n In the main, children's interests are used by the childminder to extend their learning and development. For example, children stop their play when they hear a new sound. The childminder offers her hand, to guide them to watch the rain hitting the window. The childminder supports children's curiosity. Children's imagination is further encouraged by the childminder, who points out rippling puddles and explains how the wind makes the trees sway. This leads to a lovely plan for a walk in a wetsuit after lunch, to jump in puddles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder establishes links with her local authority early years advisor and makes contact for any specific advice and guidance if needed. She attends training to support her practice, preferring face-to-face courses where she can speak to others in her profession and share ideas. The childminder reflects on her practice and adapts how she works to meet individual needs of children and their families. The childminder is highly valued by parents as she is flexible and supports them if they need changes to any care arrangements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly attends safeguarding training to refresh her knowledge and to ensure she remains up to date with any local issues. The childminder confidently speaks about how she would recognise and respond to behaviour that would raise her concern to neglect or to signs of extremist views or radicalisation. The childminder is very aware of her duty to keep the children in her care safe. Risk assessments are completed and activities outside of her home continue to meet children's needs as the childminder takes water and has first aid resources with her.

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should:

n give further consideration to children's current interests and experiences, and identify how to help them build on what they already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472922 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10252122 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 1 Date of previous inspection 3 August 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Hanwell, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder works on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 had a tour of the premises to complete a learning walk. n Parents were spoken to, in order to consider their view. n Relevant documents were scrutinised by the inspector. n Observations of the childminder's practice were observed by the inspector.

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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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