Shailes, Rachael Claire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2015 18 March 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 does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate, which means children's safety is not fully promoted. This is also a breach of the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to count and further develop children's mathematical skills to extend their learning experiences.  The childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities for children to develop their understanding of nature and the world around them.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is calm, patient and caring. She develops positive relationships with children, so that they settle well and feel secure to explore and learn.  The childminder promotes children's independence and self-care skills, so that they are well prepared for school.  The childminder works in partnership with parents to promote children's learning and development at home and in the setting. Consequently, children make good progress.

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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

 ensure a current paediatric first-aid certificate is in place when caring for young children and babies.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to count and further extend their mathematical skills during activities  help children to extend their understanding of nature and the world around them throughout the learning environment.

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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

 ensure that at least one person who is caring for children has an appropriate first-aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that at least one person who is caring for children has an appropriate first-aid qualification (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled and discussed a range of policies and procedures, and children's development records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures and process of self- evaluation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows individual children well and plans a wide range of activities that follow children's interests. Consequently, children make good progress. Children sit and concentrate, as they use art materials to create their own pictures. The childminder encourages children's imagination, as she adds feathers, pompoms, coloured straws and sticks. Children to learn to express themselves, as the childminder encourages children to talk about what they are making to enhance their speaking skills. The childminder provides children with dough and encourages them to take turns with the equipment. Children roll and cut out shapes, which helps to promote their physical skills. Children laugh and giggle at the funny faces they make. This promotes children's personal, social and emotional skills, as they play together well and develop friendships. However, there are not many opportunities for children to learn about nature and the world around them.

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requires improvement

Children are generally happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They benefit from the daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, so that they gain an understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children jump on the trampoline and the childminder encourages them to count as they bounce. This helps to strengthen children's leg muscles, promoting their physical and mathematical skills. However, the childminder does not make the most of other activities to count with children and extend their mathematical development. The childminder implements suitable routines at mealtimes, so that children develop their independence. Children wash their hands, find their own lunch boxes and feed themselves. This encourages children's confidence and independence, so they are emotionally prepared for school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, she has failed to keep up to date with her first-aid training, and does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. Nonetheless, the childminder has a detailed understanding of how to respond in the event of an accident or emergency, to promote children's safety and well-being. The childminder follows the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and has a suitable understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder uses systems to monitor and assess children's development, which she shares with parents. This helps her plan activities to promote children's learning. The childminder takes into account the views of parents, children and others when reflecting on her practice to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374145 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 829352 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 18 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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

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