Childminder 138311

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 5 July 2010

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has attended safeguarding training and is able to recognise signs of concern. However, she is not familiar with the procedures for reporting concerns to help protect children from harm, As a result, she is not able to fully protect children's welfare. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder has limited knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She is unable to plan for children's individual needs and the next steps in their learning, track their development or complete observational assessments to help promote their progress.  There are weak partnerships with parents. Although the childminder provides daily feedback to parents, she is unaware of how to involve them in their children's learning. She does not work with other professionals to provide additional support for children.  The childminder uses risk assessments to help limit hazards to children to help keep

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The provision does not meet requirements

them safe. However, she does not have an evacuation plan as required, which means that children are not aware of what to do in the event of a fire or other emergency,  The childminder uses self-evaluation tools to identify strengths and address some weaknesses in her practice, with the view of making improvements. However, she has not identified gaps in her knowledge and the weaknesses in her practice.  The childminder offers resources to stimulate children's learning, indoors and outside.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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

 develop knowledge of the seven areas of learning of the Early Years Foundation Stage and plan activities and learning experiences that incorporate children's interests, offer challenge and meet their individual needs  develop knowledge of and carry out the required progress check for each two-year-old child and provide their parents with a short written summary of the child's development in the prime areas of learning  monitor children's achievements and assess their progress to promote the next steps in their learning and development effectively  have regard to the Government's statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' in order that any concerns about children's safety or welfare are notified to agencies with statutory responsibilities without delay  take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children in case of fire or any other emergency by making sure all children know and understand the evacuation procedure

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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

 become familiar with the appropriate procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns, liaising with the local Safeguarding Board as and when necessary (compulsory childcare register)  become familiar with the appropriate procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns, liaising with the local Safeguarding Board as and when necessary (voluntary childcare register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documents, such as the childminder's policies and the information she keeps about the children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector held a discussion with childminder regarding her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138311 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 813932 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Hillingdon, Middlesex in the London Borough of Hillingdon. There were no children present during the inspection.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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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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