Childminder in Buckinghamshire

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's safety and well-being cannot be assured. This is because the childminder has not taken steps to address all the actions raised previously. As a result, there continues to be breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. For example, the childminder's risk assessments are ineffective because she leaves children unsupervised with people whose suitability has not been assured. Additionally, the childminder does not ensure children's individual needs are met. On occasions, she leaves them unsupervised while eating. She has inadequate hygiene practices, and a weak understanding of cross-contamination.

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The provision is inadequate

Children receive limited learning opportunities. The childminder does not provide enough activities that are tailored to children's individual learning needs. Children play with toys that are on the floor in the playroom, so learning is incidental rather than purposeful. Consequently, they do not make as much progress as they are capable of. Children tend to wander around the room, and their behaviour and attitudes towards learning are impacted as they become bored and disengaged.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, children settle well and form relationships with the childminder. They separate easily from their parents and occasionally are eager to play. The childminder speaks to children's parents on arrival. This helps to ensure that transition between home and the setting is as smooth as possible.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not consider children's individual needs well enough. For example, when children are visibly tired, she does not provide them with an area to rest, but insists all children go to sleep at the same time. This means she does not meet children's individual needs. n The childminder helps children to develop awareness of healthy eating. For example, the childminder ensures meals provided are well balanced. Children demonstrate some self-care skills, as they confidently feed themselves. However, the childminder does not always supervise children while eating. This could lead to her not being able to act swiftly if an emergency occurs, such as a choking incident. n The childminder does not follow good hygiene practices. For example, she does not prevent children from sharing their food with each other or ensure that children wash their hands before meals. This puts children at risk of cross-

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need to do better?

contamination. n There are inconsistencies in how the childminder supports children's behaviour. For example, she asks children not to snatch toys from one another. However, the childminder does not challenge children when they repeat this behaviour. This provides children with unclear expectations of their behaviour.

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need to do better?

23 March 2023 n The childminder does not provide opportunities to enhance children's gross motor skills and good health. She does not ensure that there is suitable floor space available to children. In addition, children are not provided with daily outdoor play. This means that children have limited space to practise skills, such as running, jumping, and balancing. n The childminder does not ensure that suitable sleeping arrangements are in place. For example, she places children to sleep in a small baby bouncer. This means that children's sleeping positions are neither safe nor comfortable. n The childminder does not keep required records relating to children's attendance. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder does not plan sufficiently stimulating and engaging activities for children to take part in to meet their individual needs and interests. Consequently, children become bored, and their learning is not maximised.

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need to do better?

n The interactions that children receive are extremely limited. The childminder does not consistently engage children in conversation during daily routines and as they play. This means children do not have sufficient opportunities to help to extend their vocabulary. n The childminder does not evaluate her own professional development well enough to identify weaknesses and to address them swiftly. As a result, the quality of care and education the childminder offers is inadequate. n The childminder works well with parents. Parents say that they are happy with the play and learning environment provided by the childminder. Parents appreciate daily updates about their children's day at the childminder's home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not assure children's safety and welfare. This is because breaches in requirement have a significant impact on children's safety and welfare. The childminder does not understand her responsibility to ensure that she does not leave children unsupervised in the care of others or with people who have not had their suitability checked. The childminder accesses safeguarding training to help her to identify possible signs of when a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if she has a safeguarding concern about a child or if an allegation is made.

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Due date

23 March 2023 ensure minded children are not left unsupervised or in the care of household members or those whose suitability has not been assured 10/04/2023

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ensure that every child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs 10/04/2023

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supervise children adequately, including during mealtimes 10/04/2023

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Due date

improve hygiene practices before mealtimes to reduce the risk of cross- infection and to promote children's good health 10/04/2023

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manage children's behaviour in the way that supports their well-being 10/04/2023

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ensure that premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the ages of children cared for; organise equipment in the way that meets the needs of children 10/04/2023

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provide access to an outdoor play area, or if it is not possible that outdoor activities are planned and taken on a daily basis 10/04/2023

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ensure that sleeping arrangements are safe and suited to the ages of all children 10/04/2023

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Due date

complete a comprehensive written risk assessment and ensure active steps are taken to prevent any potential risks to keep children safe 10/04/2023

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Due date

keep a daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. 10/04/2023

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Due date

23 March 2023 improve planning and implementation of the curriculum and provide a wide range of experiences to ensure children's learning needs are met 21/04/2023

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Due date

evaluate own practice and engage in professional development opportunities to raise the quality of interactions and education to a good level. 21/04/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458424 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10282297 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 4 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and is based in Acton, in the London Borough of Ealing. She provides care Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector to explain the priorities for what children are to learn. n The inspector tracked children to observe their experiences to find out what it is like for them to attend the childminding provision. n Parents shared their views about the childminder's service.

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Inspection activities

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

23 March 2023 23 March 2023 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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