Childminder in Hillingdon

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

Children are not safe in the childminder's home due to the safety of the premises and the childminder's poor understanding of keeping children safe. For example, a rat trap and weed killer were on the floor within the play area in the garden, which was within reach of children. Access to a tool shed with sheers and other dangerous gardening equipment are easily accessible from the play area for the children. This gives children access to potentially harmful equipment. Cleaning chemicals are easily accessible to children in a low cupboard with no locks on, further giving access to potentially harmful products for children. The childminder is not clear what records should be recorded for accidents in the setting and the appropriate first aid to be administered. Parents are not informed appropriately of accidents happening to their children or of the appropriate level of treatment received by children.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder often takes children on trips to the local library, park and theme park to provide a variety of experiences outside the setting for the children. Children play with toys that are in boxes in the childminder's playroom. Children quickly become bored, as the activity does not challenge them enough to hold their attention or extend their learning. The childminder is not able to prioritise children's individual learning experiences. Consequently, some children are not motivated to engage in good-quality play experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not provide clear guidance for children on what is acceptable behaviour. On occasion, children's poor behaviour has a negative impact on their learning and enjoyment. Methods to teach children about behaviour and attitudes are not age and stage appropriate for the children, and language used with the children does not promote positive role modelling. For example, a child who was crying was not comforted sensitively and did not have their emotional needs met. Consequently, children are not able to learn examples of empathy and the importance of helping each other. n The childminder does not plan effectively for each child's learning needs. Consequently, not all activities consistently provide the appropriate level of challenge and engagement to fully meet children's individual learning needs. This means that the childminder does not always support children to make as much progress as they could.

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need to do better?

n Young children do not sleep in a suitable safe space and on the appropriate sleeping equipment. Children go to sleep in prams, which does not fall in line with safe sleep guidance. n While the children are provided nutritious food for meals by the parents, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to teach them the value of

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need to do better?

12 October 2022 making healthy choices. n Despite previous recommendations, the childminder does not use all opportunities to encourage children to develop age-appropriate responsibility and independence within their daily routines and experiences. For example, children are not given the opportunity to clean their own hands and face. n The childminder does not use self-evaluation well enough to identify all strengths and weaknesses that drive improvement and promote better outcomes for children. n The childminder does not maintain a good standard of hygiene and food safety. For example, children have their nappies changed in the kitchen area on a changing mat on the floor. Children are not cleaned appropriately during nappy changes without the full hygiene required of cleaning the children's skin after a wet nappy is changed. Therefore, this compromises children's health and safety, putting children at risk of harm.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not know who to contact if there is a concern raised with regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance or if she is concerned about a child. Children are at risk of harm due to the many safety issues identified in the childminder's home. The childminder has a poor understanding of how to consistently keep children safe in her care. For example, she explained that she sometimes carries out safety checks. However, despite this, many risks to children's health and safety have been found. The childminder does not fill in accident forms, and parents are not informed of accidents to their children.

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Due date

implement a policy and procedures, to safeguard children in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant local safeguarding partners (LSP) which includes an explanation of the action to be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child 01/11/2022

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Due date

12 October 2022 implement a thorough and effective risk assessment that demonstrates prompt action is taken to remove or minimise risk to ensure children's safety and to inform parents and/or carers or inspectors of how risk is managed 01/11/2022

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Due date

ensure that the premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose, suitable for the ages of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises and comply with requirements of health and safety legislation (including fire safety and hygiene requirements) 01/11/2022

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Due date

ensure that children's sleeping arrangements, including space and equipment promote children's health and are in line with the latest government safety guidance 01/11/2022

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Due date

maintain records and obtain and share information to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting, and to help ensure the needs of all children are met with particular regard to thorough, accurate and detailed information regarding accidents and injuries 01/11/2022

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Due date

ensure children's behaviour is managed positively to enable children to feel secure and supported to improve their behaviour, develop independence, cooperation, and respect for others 01/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283405 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10234804 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Hillingdon, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder cares for children Monday and Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for 47 weeks a year. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed the curriculum and learning intentions for the children present. n The inspector sampled key documentation during the visit. n The childminder completed a learning walk with the childminder and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises for childminding. n The inspector discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

12 October 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

12 October 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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