Childminder in Ealing

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has not operated since the COVID-19 pandemic began and has only recently commenced childminding. Children are not safe because the childminder has not evaluated her provision to make sure she is complying with requirements. However, children can access a variety of resources to engage in self-chosen play. The childminder recognises the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's learning. She understands the areas of learning she wants to focus on, to help children build their learning and progress. However, she does not use her observations of what children know and can do to help them make good progress.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children arrive and settle well. They have a close and secure bond with the childminder. They generally behave well, approach her to show their toys and are confident around visitors. The childminder provides nurturing care. She joins in children's play, teaching them to take turns and share.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder attempts to support children's learning, including their interest in books. For example, she points out pictures and encourages children to turn the pages. However, children often lose interest and become frustrated, which affects their interest in the activity provided. For instance, the childminder holds books away when children reach out to handle them. Consequently, children do not learn how to handle and care for books appropriately.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has completed mandatory training such as first aid and safeguarding. However, she does not take sufficient steps to keep children safe in her home. In addition, the childminder does not keep up to date with relevant changes, including how to support children's learning and progress effectively. n The childminder does not plan the curriculum carefully to ensure that children make the best possible progress. Although the childminder meets the care needs of the children, any learning that takes place is incidental. n The childminder does not sequence what children need to learn through supporting them to practise their emerging skills, to achieve their next steps in learning. She tends to do everything for the children, leaving little opportunity for them to develop their independence and physical skills. This also hinders children's attitudes to learning, to be ready for their next stage in learning.

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need to do better?

n Although the childminder plans an environment to support children to self-select resources and promote their emerging walking skills, this does not transpire in practice. Children are often carried and moved around without explanation. n Children do not always hear or learn the correct pronunciation of words. The childminder does not model words and phrases effectively to help children learn

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need to do better?

13 May 2022 and remember new words. Nonetheless, children wait for cues during their play and interact with the childminder. Children feel a sense of belonging and security as the childminder uses key phrases and words from children's home languages. She also sings soothing nursery rhymes in Somali. n The childminder does not provide meals and snacks for minded children. Parents are required to provide packed lunches for their children. n Parents report that they are happy with the care their children receive from the childminder. They describe the childminder as a maternal figure for them and as someone they feel very happy to leave their children with.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if there are concerns about children. However, she is not familiar with the local safeguarding partner's procedures to follow, should an allegation be made about adults who work with the children. In addition, the childminder does not adequately identify or remove potential hazards. These include trip hazards, household cleaners and sharp objects which are within easy access to young children. This compromises children's health and safety.

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Due date

improve the curriculum planning and delivery so children benefit from well- planned activities to help them make the best possible progress, including the programme for communication and language 10/06/2022

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Due date

gain knowledge and understanding about the reporting procedures to follow in line with the local safeguarding partner's procedures for allegations against adults working with the children 10/06/2022

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Due date

take effective steps to identify aspects of the premises that need to be checked and how the risk will be removed or minimised. 10/06/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418690 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10235476 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder offers her service all week, throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n Parents spoke with the inspector and shares their views about the childminding provision. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning discussion about the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

13 May 2022 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

13 May 2022 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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