Childminder in Ealing

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n While the childminder has ensured her basic first-aid knowledge is updated, she has failed to meet her statutory duty to ensure she always holds an approved, valid 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 understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. The childminder describes how she will identify and report concerns about children to protect their well-being. However, she does not explore professional development opportunities to raise her confidence in this area. n The childminder explains how she creates a well-organised, safe and welcoming setting. She understands the importance of developing positive relationships with parents. The childminder explains how she liaises with other professionals at other provision children attend. This supports continuity of care and learning.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder describes how she has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and how she incorporates sharing and turn-taking into daily activities. n The childminder understands how to help children develop a healthy lifestyle. For instance, providing regular opportunities for them to access her garden or the local park to support their well-being and physical development. n The childminder explains how she takes children on trips to museums and local groups to help their understanding of the world around them and their local community. As well as providing them with opportunities to socialise and meet different people. n The childminder explains how she creates a child-led curriculum that includes following the child's interests to further activities. This aims to provide many opportunities for incidental learning. This helps children to develop a positive

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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

5 March 2025 maintain an approved, valid paediatric first-aid certificate at all times 30/04/2025

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Due date

implement a targeted plan of professional development to improve knowledge and skills and provide a higher quality early years provision. 30/04/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117588 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10361426 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 4 July 2024

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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 The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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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

5 March 2025 5 March 2025 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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Inspection activities

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