Childminder in Ealing

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder completes effective risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe. This includes ensuring the areas children play in and the resources they use are suitable. n The childminder ensures that she keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. For example. she completes annual refresher training and ensures that she maintains a copy of the latest guidance from her local authority. She knows how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect. Also, what to do if she becomes concerned about a child's welfare and the procedure to follow if there is an allegation about herself. n The childminder has failed to meet her statutory duty to ensure she always holds a full paediatric first-aid qualification. As a result, the childminder's knowledge of how to help children in an emergency is not current. n The childminder demonstrates suitable knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, she maintains

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information to allow her to effectively signpost parents and families for additional support if required and make referrals if needed. n The childminder talks about the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children may attend, to share information about children. She explains how she would access playgroups in the local community to support children's social development. n The childminder understands how to develop healthy routines for children. For instance, by providing daily opportunities for fresh air and outdoor activities to support their physical development and well-being. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour effectively. For example, she explains how she would ensure that consistent and age- appropriate boundaries were in place. She understands that children need sufficient challenge in activities to help them remain engaged and interested.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder describes how she would implement a challenging and ambitious curriculum for children based on their interests. She maintains a wide range of toys and equipment suitable for supporting children's development. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to review children's progress when they are aged between two and three years old, to identify any gaps in learning and development.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

complete appropriate paediatric first-aid training and ensure a valid certificate is held at all times. 18/07/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117588 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10351523 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 1 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1984. She lives in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays or family holidays. She has completed appropriate early years training.

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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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

4 July 2024 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

4 July 2024 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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