Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2018 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder did not notify Ofsted, within 14 days, of changes to her premises which began in 2016. She has risk assessed that her home is currently not safe for childminding. Fire safety measures are not adequate.  The childminder does not hold a suitable paediatric first-aid certificate or have an available first-aid box. She does not hold public liability insurance as required.  Overall, the childminder is aware of child protection issues, but lacks knowledge with regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance in order to fully safeguard children.  Not all required records are available. The childminder's procedures and record-keeping for medication are not robust.  The childminder has not used self-evaluation effectively to ensure she continually meets all the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The childminder knows how children learn and understands the range of activities required to help them make progress. She is aware of how to prepare children for their

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The provision does not meet requirements

next stage in learning and works in partnership with parents to meet children's needs.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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

 ensure that appropriate fire detection is in place and the available control equipment is in working order by fitting it in line with manufacturers' instructions, to ensure it is easily located and can be used promptly in the event of an emergency 24/07/2018

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 obtain and maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification 03/09/2018  ensure there is a first-aid box accessible at all times which has appropriate content for use with children 24/07/2018

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 obtain and maintain public liability insurance 24/07/2018  improve knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance 24/07/2018  ensure that required records are easily accessible and available for inspection 24/07/2018

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 implement effective procedures for administering medicines, including obtaining information about a child's needs for medicines, obtaining written parental permission for each and every medicine, keeping an appropriate written record each time a medicine is administered to a child and informing the child's parents 24/07/2018

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 improve the written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children 24/07/2018

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 improve the written statement of the procedures to be followed for written parental complaints. 24/07/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the ground floor of the premises used for childminding and the garden.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the early years foundation stage, including how she assesses children's abilities and plans for their progress.  The inspector discussed how the childminder will keep children safe and healthy.  The inspector viewed a sample of the available documentation and discussed this with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492815 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1025245 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Ruislip Manor and operates Tuesday and Thursday after school, during term time only. The childminder holds a recognised 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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