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 feel safe and secure in the care of this experienced childminder. She knows the children well and is very knowledgeable about their individual care and learning needs. The childminder works with an assistant, and they create a fun and stimulating environment. Children enjoy sensory play with play dough, where they learn to roll the play dough in their hands to make 'wiggly' worms. The childminder and assistant ensure that children are immersed in a language-rich environment and encourage children to join in singing 'There's a Worm at the Bottom of the Garden'.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum has a clear focus on children's interests and their next steps for learning. Her plans include supporting children to develop their social skills, behave well and become independent learners so they are ready for starting school. The childminder and assistant share a strong passion for promoting an enjoyment of books and reading. Children happily take themselves to a quiet area and sit reading their favourite books.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a sensitive approach to supporting children's behaviour, and this helps them to develop an awareness of their emotions and how their actions can affect others. The childminder and assistant reinforce positive behaviour and give lots of praise. This helps children to learn to share and develop friendships.

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n The childminder and assistant incorporate mathematical learning into activities at all opportunities. For example, when children talk about their birthdays and how old they are, the childminder encourages them to count their fingers to match their age. This shows children are beginning to develop an awareness of mathematical concepts. n The childminder has very strong knowledge and experience of recognising when children need additional support, and she communicates closely with parents and other professionals. This ensures that all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are fully supported in their early development and make the progress of which they are capable. n Overall, the childminder provides a good balance of adult- and child-led activities and enables children to have time for free play. The childminder cares for a varied age range of early years children, and she sometimes separates the ages

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into two groups. This enables learning to be fully focused with age-appropriate activities. However, when all the children are playing together, on occasion, the younger children do not have enough resources accessible and they are not as engaged as they could be. n The childminder has a robust understanding of the recruitment of new

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15 April 2024 assistants. She has completed training on safer recruitment and is fully aware of the importance of all assistants having suitability checks completed before they start working with her. This ensures children's overall safety and welfare. n The childminder is very dedicated and strives for continuous improvement. She supports her assistant remarkably well and has mentored her to develop confidence in her teaching skills over the past years. Both the childminder and assistant complete relevant training courses to ensure they are up to date with any changes to legislation or practice. The childminder also participates in various local authority forums, such as safeguarding lead consultations and funding networks. n The childminder has a very good relationship with parents. They are extremely happy with the care that is provided. The childminder keeps parents up to date with their children's progress and offers advice on how they can support their

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children's progress at home. This helps to ensure that there is a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder has established links with other settings that children attend. This helps her to provide similar learning experiences in the home and supports continuity in children's learning. n The childminder and assistant are good role models for children. They encourage children to be kind and support them in learning right from wrong. Overall, children behave well. n Children's communication and language are supported very well. The childminder and assistant talk with the children as they play and give them time to think and respond to questions. They use some signing to complement the spoken word, which supports children who are developing their vocabulary. n Children learn to keep themselves healthy and follow good hygiene routines. The childminder places focus on children's personal development. They know to

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wash their hands before meals and are learning about their own personal hygiene needs. The childminder sensitively asks for permission to check if their nappy needs changing. This helps children to learn personal safety with their bodies.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n review the planning of activities for younger children to ensure they are supported to be engaged in their continuous learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498577 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10335298 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 9 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Perivale, in the London Borough of Ealing. She works with an assistant. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 5.15pm, all year round, except for bank holidays or family holidays.

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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 childminder. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk and discussed the childminder's curriculum for the children. n The inspector observed interactions with the childminder and assistant with the children. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n Discussions were held with the childminder and assistant to assess their knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements. n Parents offered their verbal feedback on the childminder's practices. n A selection of documentation, such as Disclosure and Barring Service checks and paediatric first-aid certificates, was seen.

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Inspection activities

15 April 2024 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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