Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 25 March 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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 Children's welfare is compromised. The childminder does not keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She does not know the correct procedures to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She lacks understanding of wider child protection issues, including the signs that may indicate a child being at risk of harm from extreme views.  The childminder fails to identify and minimise risks to children's health and safety. She does not teach children about the importance of following basic hygiene practice and fails to act quickly to remove sharp objects on the floor where children play.  Children do not receive consistent support to ensure they make as much progress as possible. The childminder does not use her observations and assessments of children skilfully enough to plan effectively for their next steps in learning.  Self-evaluation processes are not effective. The childminder has failed to identify and

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This provision is inadequate

address weaknesses in her practice. There are gaps in her understanding of the different ways young children learn, and how to plan appropriate levels of challenge to engage them fully and enhance their play.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder helps children to build positive relationships with her and offers them a warm, caring environment.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills. For example, she joins in with children's play providing a commentary and asking questions.  The childminder builds suitable relationships with parents. She shares information about the activities children have enjoyed doing and their general well-being.

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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

 improve knowledge of safeguarding issues and the signs that may indicate a child being at risk of harm, including from extreme views and behaviour 08/11/2017

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 improve knowledge and understanding of local safeguarding procedures to promptly address any welfare concerns 08/11/2017

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 develop effective risk assessment processes to eliminate all hazards, particularly in children's immediate play areas, to ensure their safety at all times 08/11/2017

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 promote children's good health consistently, with particular regard to taking necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection 08/11/2017

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 improve the use of observations to assess each child's starting point, track their progress and shape individual learning experiences effectively 01/12/2017

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 improve knowledge of the different ways children learn to plan effectively for their individual needs and help them to make good progress. 01/12/2017

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

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 make full use of self-evaluation to help identify weaknesses and to address areas for improvement effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not place enough focus on reviewing her provision to ensure she is up to date with current good practice. She has not identified or addressed key weaknesses in her knowledge and skills. Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder lacks knowledge of current safeguarding matters, including being alert to signs that children may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas. She does not have a secure understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. She is not clear about the procedures to follow to report any concerns that she may have about a child's well-being. In addition, she does identify potential risks to children as they play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder's knowledge of the different ways children learn is not secure. Children are not always offered a stimulating enough educational programme to help them become enthused about their play. For instance, the childminder involves herself in children's play; however, she does not recognise when to allow children to follow their own ideas. She interrupts their learning unnecessarily with other activities that she would like them to do. This means that children are not able to become immersed in their learning. Although the childminder makes some assessments of children's progress, she does not consistently identify if they are meeting development levels typical for their age. This means that, at times, children do not receive effective support to make the good progress of which they are capable. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their mathematical understanding. Children learn to count and they recognise shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management mean that the children's safety and welfare are not assured. The childminder is not vigilant in identifying potential risks to children and does not take prompt action to eliminate these. For example, she fails to remove broken pieces of dried pasta with sharp edges that are scattered around the room where children play. Furthermore, children's toys litter the floor presenting potential trip hazards. The childminder does not support children's understanding of following good personal hygiene routines consistently. For example, she does not ensure that children wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Educational programmes are not adequately implemented to support individual children in making good progress. However, children gain some of the skills they need to prepare them for their future learning. They develop their communication and language skills and learn new words. Children gain confidence and self-awareness. They are keen to practise their physical skills, such as using tweezers to move objects and exploring large play equipment. They develop their understanding of the world and learn about animals' homes and their eating habits.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289766 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 1092040 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She works Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all 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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