Childminder in Ealing

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children show that they have secure and trusting relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Children have a good sense of belonging and show positive well-being and self-esteem. They happily involve the childminder and assistants in their play and are at ease in their care.

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The provision requires improvement

The quality of education is variable. During adult-led activities, younger children's engagement in learning is low. Activities are not always age appropriate. For example, the craft table was set up with some paper, shapes, stamps, and stencils for the younger children. However, they did not know what to do with stencils and stamps. As a result, children became disinterested and walked away from the activity. At the same time, older children were focusing on the topic 'autumn' with learning intentions linked to 'why leaves fall'. This activity presented insufficient challenge and the children were not guided to use the resources appropriately. The childminder did not ensure that the assistant implemented plans for the activity or discuss the topic 'autumn' with the children.

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The provision requires improvement

Despite these weaknesses, the childminder correctly assesses children's level of development and understands their individual learning needs. Children develop some knowledge and skills needed for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder teaches children mathematical language as she plays alongside them. For instance, they dance to songs, singing 'three, two, one, going low, going high'. The childminder repeats words to model the correct pronunciation to children. The childminder and assistants help children to sustain a conversation and, at times, challenge their thinking. Therefore, they are making some progress with their communication and language development. n Children enjoy listening to songs and rhymes. They laugh with each other as they move their bodies to the music; they bend, twist and jump. They use different movements to support their physical development. However, the childminder explains that she does not offer outdoor learning opportunities for the children on a daily basis, especially when it is cold. Therefore, children who prefer to learn outdoors miss opportunities to do so. n The childminder has secure recruitment procedures in place to help ensure that

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her assistants are suitable to work with children. She carefully plans new assistants' induction to help them to understand their role. However, professional development and training is not targeted to improve the quality of education they provide for the children. n The childminder actively promotes equality in her setting, where all children are

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7 October 2021 celebrated for their unique qualities. She uses a range of resources, such as jigsaws, books and dolls, to talk about the similarities and differences in themselves and others. Children learn about different cultures, religions and beliefs. n The childminder implements her settling-in procedures effectively. Children have time to develop a good bond with the childminder, her assistants and other children who are attending. n The childminder ensures that the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is completed and shared with parents and the health visitor. This ensures that any gaps in children's development are identified quickly to help ensure that they get any additional support that they may need. n The childminder and her assistants promote children's good health effectively. Children enjoy nutritious meals, snacks, and healthy drinks, which also contribute to good oral health. Children learn to become independent as they do

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things for themselves. They meet their own self-care needs, such as washing their hands before snacks and meals. n The childminder's effective strategies for managing behaviour teach children about tolerance and respect. Any minor issues are dealt with well. For example, children are reminded to use 'gentle hands'. They behave well. They learn to share and take turns. The childminder talks to them about how their actions may affect others. n Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder works closely with parents to gather and exchange information regarding children's achievements and care needs. This helps to ensure a consistent approach. Views from the parents and children are obtained. Parents are asked to complete a form called 'Two stars and a wish' to provide feedback on the childminder's service.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm; she is clear about her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. The assistants talk confidently about what they would do if they had any concerns about another staff member. They understand how to report these concerns in line with local procedures. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home to ensure she provides a safe environment for children to play.

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Due date

7 October 2021 ensure children have the opportunity to access daily outdoor play. 01/11/2021

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should:

n adapt planned activities more effectively so they are fully tailored to suit the ages and needs of all children n make better use of professional development and training to enable the assistants to develop knowledge and skills to improve the quality of education and to understand how to challenge children further in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554398 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10174624 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder is located in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants and holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the nursery received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provision. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed a range of activities and asked the childminder about her curriculum for children, to evaluate the quality of education. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the children and looked at written feedback from parents to assess their views of the provision.

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Inspection activities

7 October 2021 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

7 October 2021 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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