Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2015 22 April 2010

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a valid first-aid certificate.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify areas for improvement in her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder maintains good relationships with all children she cares for.  The childminder provides a safe, secure, hygienic and welcoming home environment.  The children enjoy their time with the childminder as she plans relaxing activities to support them, following their day at school.  The children make decisions about the equipment and toys that they play with, and the childminder provides a wide range of choice for the different age groups.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 complete paediatric first-aid training and ensure that a valid certificate is held at all times.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make better use of self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement in the childminding practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 complete an appropriate first-aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  complete an appropriate first-aid qualification (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation.  The inspector observed the childminder with the children.  The inspector checked the childminder's suitability.  The inspector spoke to parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans effectively to reflect the range of children's ideas and interests. She completes observations and takes photographs to track their learning. The childminder has a good relationship with all of the children in her care. She talks to them confidently and clearly so that they understand her instructions and know what is expected of them. The childminder has a good range of toys for children of all ages. They are able to explore these independently to encourage them to make choices and to offer extensive learning opportunities. The childminder offers time and support for children who need to do homework. Children express themselves creatively as they use materials to create artwork. The childminder promotes children's language well as she talks to them about their day.

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requires improvement

The childminder's first-aid certificate has recently expired. She has booked to attend a course in the coming month, which means that the impact on children's well-being is limited. However, the childminder is not complying with the requirement to maintain a valid first-aid certificate at all times. The childminder provides a safe, hygienic and welcoming home environment. Areas the children use, such as the kitchen, living room and bathroom, are clean and well maintained. The childminder has a detailed risk assessment, which includes hazards such as internet safety and choking. She shares this with parents to promote a shared approach to keeping children safe. The childminder has appropriate arrangements to work with other professionals, as necessary, to meet children's individual needs.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder understands her responsibility to support children's learning and development and does this well. However, she does not organise her service well enough to ensure that she continually meets all safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding is adequate. She has attended child protection training and is aware of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder is beginning to use self-evaluation to reflect on her practice. She gathers views from parents and children about the quality of activities and care practices. However, her self-evaluation is not sufficiently robust to enable her to identify all areas of her provision that require improving.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117588 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 845634 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1984. She lives in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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