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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder's home is safe, secure and welcoming. She is kind, caring and thoughtful. The childminder knows children's interests and individual needs well. As a result, they are confident and settled in her care. The childminder interacts positively with children's interests by providing them with a range of age- appropriate activities and resources. Children have the confidence to freely access the toys and equipment that they wish to play with. The childminder is a good role model and helps children to understand the importance of sharing, taking turns and listening. She makes good use of praise and encouragement to boost children's confidence in their own abilities. This successfully supports children to behave well and to consider the needs of other children.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's language development effectively. For example, she reads stories with excitement and expression. She uses story props, such as puppets, to bring stories to life and to keep children enthused. She talks to children as they play, using more complex phrases with older children, and models the correct use of words for the younger ones. Children enjoy their play and form close bonds with her. They demonstrate good levels of enthusiasm and motivation for learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development. This includes children who speak English as an additional language.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's teaching and curriculum promote children's progress across all areas of learning. She knows how to help children to learn. However, the childminder does not always make the best use of the information she has gathered about children's learning preferences and interests to ensure activities consistently and accurately match children's next steps. Despite this, children make good progress from their starting points in development. For instance, older children develop their early writing skills as they make marks with coloured pens and use scissors correctly to cut paper. Younger children enjoy arranging small-world train tracks and construct with wooden shapes. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development appropriately. During daily routines and play, she teaches children to count and use words such as 'empty' and 'full'. The childminder plans a range of sensory activities to

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encourage children to explore and investigate. Children use smell, touch and sound to discover how colours mix and dry ingredients fizz and foam. n Children learn about respecting other people's cultures and religions that are different to their own wonderfully. For example, the childminder plans visits to places of worship, such as temples, mosques and the church. Children also go on daily outings to the local parks, playgroups and the library. On the day of the inspection, children enjoyed playing outside, climbing on the park apparatus and

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need to do better?

20 September 2023 riding on the swings. Children have plenty of opportunities to socialise with other children and have good physical exercise. n The childminder promotes good hygiene practices throughout the day. For instance, children wash their hands before lunch and when they return from an outing. The childminder uses mealtimes to extend children's understanding about the benefits of eating healthy, balanced meals. Children are offered a range of healthy options, such as wholemeal pasta, avocado and hummus. n The childminder provides challenging experiences for children to focus and persevere. This said, at times, the childminder does too much for children, which can hinder their independence skills. For example, older and most-able children do not help to tidy up before starting a new activity, or they wait for the childminder to help them with their personal needs. n The childminder is reflective of her practice and values the views of parents. She

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need to do better?

accesses training to extend her skills and knowledge. For example, she has attended a workshop to develop her understanding of linking literacy with sensory activities. She works closely in partnership with parents and other professionals, such as the local schools and nursery settings, to ensure continuity of care. n From the start, the childminder fully involves parents in their children's care, which supports children's well-being, learning and development. She provides parents with ideas for learning in the home and regular, detailed reports about their achievements. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They describe her as professional, attentive and loving.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She has attended safeguarding training and has a first-aid qualification. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child being at risk, including those relating to a range of safeguarding issues. She knows the referral procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's well-being. The childminder supervises children closely. She ensures that her home is safe and secure and teaches children how to identify and manage risks effectively. For example, children learn how to walk up and down the communal stairway safely.

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should:

n make accurate use of what is known about children in order to plan even more opportunities to support their individual interests and next steps more fully n increase opportunities for children to manage their own personal care, to further support their emerging independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496014 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10301080 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 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 4 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Northfields area in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder operates term time only, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder discussed how she ensures that the areas used by children are safe and suitable. n The inspector viewed relevant documents as part of the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views about the quality of care and education which the childminder provides for their children. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children present.

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Inspection activities

20 September 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

20 September 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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