Childminder in Ealing

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement 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 welfare are compromised at the setting. The childminder and her assistant lack sufficient understanding of safeguarding and reporting procedure. The childminder does not have suitable risk assessments in place to ensure children's safety while using the communal garden. This means that, on occasions, children are exposed to an environment that is not safe.

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The provision is inadequate

Neither the childminder nor her assistant has an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification. This means that their knowledge of how to respond to children who have an accident or illness is not up to date. This compromises children's welfare.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children settle well and form secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They separate easily from their parents and happily join in with activities of offer. The childminder speaks to children's parents on arrival. This helps to ensure that the transition between home and the setting is as smooth as possible.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder designs a broad curriculum. However, there are inconsistencies in how well it is implemented within the setting. The quality of teaching and interaction is varied. Consequently, children do not make as much progress as they are capable of. Nevertheless, children are clear about expectations for behaviour. Overall, they behave well. They are learning to say 'thank you' when something has been given to them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant do not know the local authority procedure to follow when an allegation is made against adults who work with children. This means that children's safety cannot be assured. n The childminder does not ensure that all adults working with children have an up-to-date knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. As a result, they are not able to recognise when children may be at risk of being drawn into extremist views and behaviours. This means children are not protected from potential harm. n During the inspection, a safety check of the communal garden was not carried out. As a result, children were exposed to the rubbish from an overflowed bin. In addition, some resources available pose a choking risk. For example, young children play with dry chickpeas and try to eat them. This means that the risk assessment is not robust enough to ensure that children are safe in the care of

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the childminder and her assistant. n Some parents express that they are happy with the service they receive and the care provided for their children. However, the way in which the childminder

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19 April 2023 communicates with parents is variable. For example, she does not always ensure positive and professional relationships with parents. This means that the current key-person approach needs further improvement. n The assistant comments on work being manageable. However, the childminder's evaluation of her practice is not fully effective. She does not ensure that identified weaknesses in teaching are quickly addressed. The childminder does not provide her assistant with effective coaching and support to improve the quality of the teaching. As a result, at times, they do not plan group activities to the right level to support children's individual learning and developmental needs. This leads to some children being bored and disengaged in their learning. n The childminder has sought limited professional development opportunities to enhance her knowledge. For example, she lacks understanding of how to

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support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and the most- disadvantaged children well enough to help them make progress. For instance, she is not fully familiar with effective strategies to support children's progress consistently enough. n The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of healthy eating. She ensures that freshly cooked meals are well balanced. Children demonstrate self- care skills as they eat independently. However, the childminder's poor risk assessment of the environment and the resources available to children put them at risk of harm. This has a negative impact on their physical health. n There is a focus on supporting children's fine motor skills. Children strengthen their small muscles while exploring with play dough. They regularly practise their mark-making skills. They also learn to use scissors. n The childminder speaks about supporting children's communication and

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language development. Children join in with story time and singing sessions. However, at times, the childminder does not ensure that the assistant considers children's stages of development while introducing activities such as letter recognition. This leads to some children being disappointed and disengaged in their learning. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. n Overall, the interactions that children receive are varied. The childminder and her assistant do not consistently engage less-confident children in high-quality interactions. This leads to some children's learning not being maximised.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not ensure children's safety and welfare. This is because breaches in requirements have a significant impact on children's safety. While the childminder and the assistant have some understanding of how to recognise when children may be at risk of harm from abuse or neglect, their knowledge of reporting procedures is limited. Risk assessments are not robust enough to prevent accidents and injury. The childminder does not ensure that at least one person with a current paediatric first-aid certificate is available while children are present in the setting. This places children at significant risk of harm.

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Due date

ensure that all adults working with children have up-to-date safeguarding knowledge, including allegation management, which are in line with local safeguarding partner procedures 19/05/2023

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ensure that all adults working with children develop a good understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance 19/05/2023

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implement a robust, ongoing risk assessment process, so that hazards are identified and minimised to keep children safe 19/05/2023

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obtain a paediatric first-aid certificate to ensure that a suitably qualified adult is on the premises when children are present 19/05/2023

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improve the key-person system to ensure that positive and professional relationships are built with all parents 19/05/2023

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provide effective coaching and support for all adults working with children to improve the quality of the teaching 19/05/2023

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undertake appropriate professional development to improve knowledge and skills to effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities 19/05/2023

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improve interactions with the less- confident children and those who speak English as an additional language to ensure they are exposed to good-quality teaching and that their learning is maximised. 19/05/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460172 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10283990 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 10 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Acton, within the London Borough of Ealing. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first 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 setting. n The inspector discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n Parents shared views about the childminder's service. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including those relating to the childminder and her assistant's suitability.

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Inspection activities

19 April 2023 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

19 April 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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