Childminder EY370442

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2017 2 June 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder's lack of knowledge has resulted in a significant number of breaches to welfare and safeguarding requirements. For example, she has not informed Ofsted of all adults working at the premises and her procedures are not in line with those of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Children's safety is compromised.  The childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment are weak and there is little effective support for assistants.  The childminder has a weak understanding of the early years foundation stage learning and development requirements, which limits the quality of learning experiences offered to children. This also hinders the progress they are able to make in their learning and development.  The childminder has not made any arrangements to complete the statutory progress check for children aged two years and provide the required written summary to

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder usually provides a range of toys and activities for children to engage in play. Children are confident to invite adults into their play.  Children generally behave well and play together cooperatively. Older children are caring towards babies.  The childminder establishes some partnerships with parents. For example, she involves them in their children's care through daily discussions.  The childminder reviews her practice and involves her assistants in this process.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that Ofsted is informed of all persons aged 16 years or older living or working on the premises 21/07/2017

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 ensure that effective risk assessments are completed and all reasonable steps to remove, minimise and manage risks are taken, with particular regard to the outside area and the trampoline 21/07/2017

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 update child protection procedures in line with the current Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance, with particular regard to the use of mobile phones 21/07/2017

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 develop knowledge of the government’s statutory guidance ‘Working together to Safeguard Children 2015’ and of the ‘prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015’ 21/07/2017

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 put in place appropriate arrangements for the supervision of staff, providing support, coaching and training to promote the interests of children and improve the quality of teaching and outcomes for children 21/07/2017

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 ensure that all persons working with children understand safeguarding policy and procedures and have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, with particular regard to understanding how to respond to, and where to refer, concerns about a child 21/07/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that individuals whose suitability has not been fully checked do not have unsupervised contact with children. 21/07/2017

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

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Due Date

 implement systems to complete the required progress check for children aged two, and provide a short written summary to parents 31/07/2017

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Due Date

 improve the quality of teaching practice across all areas of learning, and make regular assessments of all children's progress so that their next stage of learning is planned for accurately. 31/07/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching practice throughout the inspection and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of statutory requirements.  The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistants and the children.  The inspector reviewed some of the childminder's policies and documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not routinely ensure hazards are minimised for children during play. For example, too many children play together at the same time on the trampoline in the garden, which is a risk to their safety. The childminder can identify signs that would cause concern about a child's welfare. However, she does not demonstrate sufficient awareness of the procedures to then follow so that children are fully protected, such as involving relevant local agencies appropriately. The childminder has also overlooked her responsibility to update her knowledge on recent changes in legislation and of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. For example, she does not have an effective policy on the appropriate use of mobile phones. Her ability to support her assistants effectively enough to improve their knowledge and practice is weak.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Although the childminder reviews teaching practice, she has limited knowledge of the different ways that children learn and develop. For example, she does not always provide or adapt activities to match all children's needs effectively. The childminder does not carry out assessments of individual children's progress regularly enough to inform their next steps in learning accurately and secure good outcomes for children. However, children are encouraged to choose their own play, and the adults follow their lead. For instance, the assistants support children to communicate their understanding about creatures that live under the sea, and then create colourful drawings from their own ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children’s welfare cannot be assured because of the childminder’s lack of understanding of safeguarding and risks to their safety. The poor quality of teaching means that children are not making expected progress in their personal development. For example, children are not supported effectively to develop an appreciation of diversity in society beyond their immediate experience. Also, the childminder does not consistently teach children to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before snack time. However, children are developing some understanding of healthy lifestyles, for instance, they enjoy fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden. Settling-in routines for new children are flexibly arranged. The childminder gains information from parents about their children from the outset, which helps her to provide consistency for children's care.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Significant weaknesses in teaching and assessment practice do not ensure that children are prepared for their next stage of learning. Children do not have enough opportunities to develop some important skills needed in preparation for school. Nevertheless, children are confident to engage in their chosen activities and can concentrate well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370442 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1093362 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates her provision between 7am and 6pm on weekdays, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. Two assistants work with the childminder. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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