Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 26 February 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 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's first-aid certificate has expired. Therefore, the childminder does not have fully up-to-date knowledge or awareness of what to do in a medical emergency.  The childminder shares information with parents, but does not always seek information about what children and babies enjoy at home to further promote their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder offers a welcoming and inclusive environment and has a caring nature.  Children settle well in the childminder's care. She provides a range of toys and resources appropriate to the ages and needs of children.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has a good knowledge of children's progress and is able to plan well for their next steps for learning.

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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

 obtain and maintain an relevant paediatric first-aid qualification.

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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

 build on the relationships with parents and encourage them to provide more information about what babies and children enjoy at home to promote their learning when they are in the childminder's care.

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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

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

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during their play and in their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans for children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans for her continuous improvement and the training she has undertaken.  The inspector spoke with a parent of a child attending.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses effective interaction and teaching skills to promote children's development and motivate them to learn. She provides a stimulating environment for children to play, relative to their ages. As a result, children and babies settle well in her care. They demonstrate emotional security. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. The childminder takes time to find out about babies' early development. She provides settling-in sessions to gain a further understanding about babies' care routines. The childminder makes regular and focused observations of children's play and achievements that she shares with parents regularly.

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requires improvement

Although the childminder retains some first-aid knowledge, it is not fully up to date as she does not hold a current certificate, as required. Nonetheless, children and babies are happy, confident and content. The childminder is attentive to their needs. The childminder makes time to take children out to play, visit places in their local community and enjoy fresh air as she is unable to use the communal garden at her premises. This promotes children's health and physical development and offers opportunities to socialise with other children. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and encourages older children to manage their own personal care. The childminder follows babies' home routines. They receive lots of cuddles and attention, and sleep according to their individual needs.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, she has allowed her paediatric first-aid certificate to lapse. Nevertheless, the childminder demonstrates her ability to safeguard children. She implements her policies, procedures and risk assessments to promote children's safety, health and well-being. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection matters and the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. The childminder is reflective about the quality of her provision. She uses feedback from parents and other professionals to plan for her continuous improvement. The childminder has a positive partnership with parents overall and is establishing partnerships with those now sharing care of the children attending. The childminder updates her skills and training to promote her professional development. She states that this has had a positive impact on how she promotes children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374073 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 829345 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder works weekdays for most of the year. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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