Childminder 117915

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2016 14 April 2010

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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 Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder has not maintained her paediatric first aid certificate. This breach also relates to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has not developed an effective programme to update her professional development. For example, she is not aware of relevant changes in legislation concerning wider safeguarding issues.  Despite the childminder assessing children's achievements, she does not always use the information gained from these to identify and plan more sharply for their next steps in learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder shows a genuine interest in what children do and say. She is enthusiastic in her teaching and remains particularly focused on helping children to refine their communication skills.  Children make good progress in their learning and development, taking into account their starting points.  The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. Children form close bonds with her, which supports their personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder is a positive role model. She sensitively encourages children to share, take turns and cooperate.  Children explore with a wide range of resources that challenge and stimulate their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain a current paediatric first aid certificate, as required 21/07/2016  implement a programme of professional development to update knowledge and skills consistently, in particular, to gain a clear understanding of all current changes relating to childcare practices. 31/07/2016

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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

 make better use of information gained from assessments, to promptly identify and plan towards the next steps in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The childminder spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, children's records, and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not ensure that her professional knowledge is up to date, in particular, relating to new government legislation. Additionally, she has allowed her paediatric first aid certificate to lapse. This has a negative impact on the childminder's ability to develop her skills and provide a better service for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms that may raise cause for concern, including the procedures to follow to report these. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. She reflects on her practice and has developed an appropriate plan for future improvements. However, her professional development is not always given priority.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's development to identify and close any gaps in their learning. She generally plans activities in direct response to children's interest, although opportunities to make better use of assessment information are still developing. The childminder is skilled in supporting children's understanding, speaking and listening skills. For example, while children draw pictures, she adds new words to sentences to extend their vocabulary. She skilfully supports children's mathematical development. For example, she encourages them to count how many animals are on the page and to recognise the numbers. The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She gathers important information from them about their children's starting points and encourages them to share information about learning at home for continuity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not fully support children's welfare because of her lack of current first aid training, which has led to a breach in requirements. Children, however, are happy and settled. The childminder helps them to develop a positive attitude to people's differences and to understand about feelings and emotions. She praises children regularly, helping to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle. For example, they benefit from nutritious meals and fresh fruit. They have opportunities to develop their physical health, such as through daily outdoor play in the childminder's garden, visits to local parks and use of open spaces.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently explore the environment and choose where they wish to play. Children's early literacy and writing skills are emerging well. They enjoy reading books, and like to draw, paint and make marks using various resources. Children learn useful skills that prepare them well for their future learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117915 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1045146 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Acton, in the London Borough of Ealing. She offers care on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.45am to 5.45pm, and operates all year round, except family holidays and bank 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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