Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2015 18 February 2009

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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

 The childminder's assistant does not hold a paediatric first-aid qualification, as required, despite sometimes being in sole charge of children when he collects them from school. This means he is unable to treat children's accidents promptly and effectively to ensure their safety.  The childminder does not always make sure that any background noises do not have a negative effect on children's concentration. For example, she sometimes leaves the television on, which distracts children, although she has a policy not to do so.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have strong attachments to the childminder and are happy, settled and confident. The childminder is kind and attentive to their individual needs and they thrive in her care. Children are motivated and eager to take part in the activities.  Outcomes for children and the quality of teaching are good. The childminder has a good understanding of children's needs and assesses their progress effectively. She plans interesting and challenging activities to support their next steps in learning.  Overall, the childminder organises and manages her setting well. She shows a strong commitment to ongoing professional development and strives to promote a good- quality provision for the children.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. This keeps them well informed and involved in their children's care, learning and development.

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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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Due Date

 ensure any assistants who may be in sole charge of children for any period of time obtain and maintain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification. 13/01/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 review the use of background noises so that these does not impede on children's good concentration skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children. She spoke with the childminder about children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, regarding her practice and the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector read parental feedback forms.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of most of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She works with an assistant, who collects the children from nursery at midday. However, the childminder has not ensured that her assistant holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate, as required. This means children's welfare is not consistently promoted. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates most areas of her practice and uses this information to identify where to make improvements. She keeps up to date with current legislation and any changes, and develops her skills, for example, by attending a variety of training courses. In addition, she has regular discussions with her assistant to ensure he understands her policies and procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's progress. She has a good understanding of their interests and uses these to plan and provide activities to promote learning. The childminder is skilful at engaging and motivating children as she plays alongside them. She talks to the children and helps them to develop their speaking skills. Occasionally, children are distracted by background noises, such as the television, and this sometimes disrupts their good levels of concentration. Children's early writing skills are developing well. For example, they enjoy using the chalk board and are beginning to recognise shapes and some letters of their names. Children show a curiosity of people and the wider world, and are developing a sense of their families. For example, they are confident in sharing their pictures, telling the childminder they have drawn their mummies, daddies and immediate families.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a warm and welcoming environment. She guides children's personal development well. Children learn to share, take turns and to respect the views and needs of others. The childminder focuses on teaching children about emotions. For example, she helps them to recognise whether someone is happy, sad or angry. This supports children's awareness of others effectively and encourages good behaviour. The childminder promotes healthy eating and works closely with parents to help them to introduce new healthy food to their children's diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop the key skills needed for their future learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293599 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 826976 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Southall in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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