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 Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not ensure that the area where children play is resourced well enough to keep them interested and their learning challenged. She does not provide a broad range of age-appropriate toys, resources or planned activities that reflect children's different abilities and individual needs. Although the childminder has a range of toys, many of these are out of children's reach, and she makes only a few readily available to them. As a result, children lack concentration and become disengaged in their play and move from one activity to the next. This contributes directly towards their negative behaviour. For example, children walk on toys, jump on resources, and climb on furniture because they are bored.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder's understanding of assessing risks to children in the playroom is also weak. For example, throughout the inspection, toys, resources and food were left scattered across the playroom floor, causing trip hazards for children and adults. This has a direct impact on children's learning, behaviour, and safety. Furthermore, the childminder does not ensure that snacks and meals provided by parents follow a balanced, nutritional diet. For instance, some children have crisps and cake for snacks, with no other alternatives.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, children demonstrate they are settled in the childminder's care. They have the confidence to ask her for help and comfort when they feel unsettled. The childminder talks positively to children during their play. For example, she names animals and introduces new words during a sensory activity. This helps children to develop their communication skills, particularly children who speak English as an additional language.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed a training course in early years and worked closely with her early years advisor. Despite these efforts, the childminder does not yet have sufficient knowledge of how to plan activities that consider children's individual needs and stages of development. However, she has a positive attitude and is reflective of her practice. She intends to continue to work on weaker areas in her practice and provision to make continuous improvements. n The childminder observes and assesses children's progress and development; this includes completing the required progress check for two-year-olds. However, planned activities and available resources lack challenge, which means children do not make sufficient progress in all areas of learning. Children play for short periods of time with the available toys, such as peg puzzles, hammers, and wooden pegs and ducks.

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need to do better?

n Children have a good choice of books, which they can access independently.

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need to do better?

13 September 2023 However, the childminder does not read to them effectively enough to support their interest in literacy. The childminder has a kind and gentle approach, yet children do not always listen to her instructions. This is because she does not ensure that she gains the children's focus or attention before giving them instructions. Children repeatedly push one another and snatch toys. This has a negative impact on children's attitudes towards their learning and behaviour. n The childminder plays alongside children and interacts positively with them. For example, younger children learn to take turns as they roll a ball down a spiral tower. In the garden, the childminder supports children's sensory and imaginative play with sand and water. Children enjoy their time in the fresh air being physically active, and they rest during the day. Children's personal care needs and routines are met. n Children develop their understanding of suitable hygiene and some skills that

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need to do better?

help them to be independent. For example, older children wash their hands independently before meals, and younger children learn to put on their shoes before going out in the garden. However, the childminder does not teach children about eating healthy and nutritious food. n The childminder maintains positive relationships with the children's parents, who readily recommend her to family and friends. She works closely with parents, who are happy with the care she provides for their children. Through verbal discussions and text messages, the childminder keeps parents up to date about their children's daily activities and how their children have been throughout the day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not ensure that the areas children play in and use are sufficiently safe for them or adults. She does not promote safety throughout the day. The childminder leaves toys, food and resources on the floor and does not encourage children to tidy up. This ultimately puts children and adults at risk of accidents. However, the childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or a member of her family. The childminder is also aware of her responsibilities to protect children who may be at risk of extreme views and behaviours.

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Due date

13 September 2023 take all reasonable steps to risk assess the areas used by children throughout the day to ensure that children are not exposed to risks and hazards 26/10/2023

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Due date

ensure that all children have independent access to a range of age- appropriate toys and resources 26/10/2023

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develop knowledge and skills to ensure a consistent approach to managing behaviour, and use effective strategies to help children learn about acceptable behaviour 26/10/2023

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Due date

ensure that activities and play opportunities provided have meaning and are linked to children's individual needs, interests and stage of development 26/10/2023

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Due date

ensure that the content of children's packed lunches and snacks promotes their understanding of healthy options. 26/10/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418690 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10266035 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 3 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2022

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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 operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 5pm, and on Saturday, 9am until 6pm, all year round.

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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 childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder plans the curriculum and experiences for children.

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Inspection activities

13 September 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

13 September 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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