Childminder 117960

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 are happy in the care of this warm and friendly childminder. She provides children with a welcoming home-from-home environment in which to learn. When children start attending, the childminder takes the time to get to know them and gathers key information from parents to help her to identify children's individual interests and needs. As a result, children settle quickly. Children establish strong bonds with the childminder and consistently demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure in her care.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and show confidence and independence. They approach adults and visitors with ease and are eager to communicate and share what they are doing. Children know the routines well and understand the childminder's expectations, such as tidying up when they have finished playing. Children are supported to behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a curriculum based on children's interests and learning needs. For example, the childminder encourages children to explore messy play by creating sensory trays on their favourite theme of wild animals. Children enjoy a variety of activities, including crafts, jigsaws and regular time outdoors. The childminder regularly takes children on walks in the community. They take part in music sessions and visit the library and playgroups. These experiences enhance children's social skills and their understanding of the local community.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children, knows what they can do and plans for their next steps effectively. The childminder sequences children's learning well. For example, after noticing children were skilfully tracing on sand, she provided chunky crayons for them to keep exploring mark making and to help develop their developing grasp. This helps to strengthen children's early literacy skills. n The childminder sets clear and consistent behavioural expectations, such as sitting while eating for safety. She is a good role model and speaks with a calm and soothing voice. The childminder praises children for their efforts and achievements. This helps them to persevere and to build a positive sense of self. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She sings songs and reads stories with them. The childminder encourages children to pay attention to the different sounds around them. For example, they listen to

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the wind blowing or to distant sirens. This supports children's ability to recognise sounds. Furthermore, the childminder expands their vocabulary by introducing new words. For example, she uses adjectives like 'rustling' to describe the leaves they collect. Children are becoming confident communicators. n Children show curiosity as they explore outdoors. The childminder draws

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25 September 2025 children's attention to the natural world and teaches them the names of different trees, such as 'olive tree', in addition to any local wildlife. This helps to develop children's understanding and respect for the world around them. n Parents praise the warm, supportive childminder and her professional approach. They comment that she creates a 'nurturing, fun and stimulating environment' for their children and that her 'care and kindness are exceptional'. Parents report that they feel supported and that their children are always happy to attend. Parents say that they would recommend the childminder to others. n Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder organises regular trips to soft-play centres and the local park, where children can enjoy energetic play and practise their gross motor skills. Children negotiate space skilfully while exploring the childminder's garden. In

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addition, they enjoy painting with brushes and water and picking up small objects. This helps them to strengthen and build on their fine motor skills. n The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles. Children wash their hands regularly, after being outside and before meals. Children eat a range of healthy food and understand the importance of drinking lots of water. In addition, they enjoy exercise and fresh air daily. n The childminder carefully considers the experiences that she provides for children. Children happily play with the stimulating resources set out by the childminder. However, the organisation of the indoor learning environment does not fully support children to access resources of their own choice independently. n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas to further enhance the quality of her provision. For example, she plans to attend training to deepen her knowledge on how to support children who have special educational needs

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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 organisation of resources to increase the opportunities for children to consistently lead their own play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117960 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10399830 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 3 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She offers her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification and offers funded early education to eligible children from the age of nine months.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

25 September 2025 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

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