Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23/10/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are cared for in a safe, caring and stimulating environment. The childminder's continuity of care and positive interaction enables children to feel happy, settled and confident.  The childminder has a good relationship with the children, they relate well to her and she is supportive towards them.  Children enjoy and participate in a good range of activities within both the home and the wider environment.  Children have good opportunities to develop in all areas of learning. Resources and play materials are organised to encourage them to make their own choices.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There are fewer resources that show positive images of diversity. This impacts on how children can develop their understanding of different people and communities.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 Observations of practice were undertaken .  Children's learning journey's and mandatory documents were viewed.  The inspector had d iscussions with childminder.  The inspector viewed children's daily diaries.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives with her partner and two school age children in Fulham in the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, close to schools and transport links. The whole of the childminder's home, with the exception of the master bedroom, is used for childminding and access to the property is via a lift or stairs. There is no direct access to a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has three children on roll; all are in the early years age range. The childminder takes and collect children from the local school.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide a wider variety of resources reflecting diversity to promote children's awareness about people in the community.

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who attend

Children have good opportunities to progress in their learning and development due to the childminder's competent knowledge and understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Prior to children starting the childminder completes an 'all about me' form with parents. This enables her to be fully aware of children's starting points and capabilities. The childminder has an effective system in place for observing and tracking children in their learning. The documentation is linked to all of the seven areas of learning, enabling the childminder to identify children's stage of development and plan the next steps for each child's individual learning needs. The varied range of resources and play materials avoid stereotyping, however few reflect positive images of diversity to enable children to learn fully about different people in the community. Children cared for are supported well and babies receive good one to one support. The childminder interacts

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who attend

sensitively with the children and provides play activities and learning opportunities tailored to their individual needs. As a result children are happy, relaxed and occupied and develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning.

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who attend

Children cared for are mainly under two years old. The childminder knows the children well and effectively responds to their needs. Children confidently express feelings and needs, both verbally and non-verbally. The physical closeness between the childminder and the children, such as eye contact, using touch or voice all provide ideal opportunities for early conversations. For example, they respond with chuckles and smiles when spoken to. There are good opportunities for younger children to understand space and shape. For example, they enjoy playing with large and small balls, play people and animals. The environment allows for all children of varying ages to have room to move around and explore. They enjoy the range of programmable toys where they can push buttons. This helps them learn about technology. Children express themselves creatively through a varied range of media, such as coloured materials, paper and paint. This enables them to

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who attend

make creative artwork using their imaginations. Children's daily routines include a range of outdoor play and exercise opportunities within the local community. They also visit local children's groups. This enables them to learn to communicate and develop good relationships through meeting with other adults and children. In addition, outings to the local park allow children to learn about nature. The childminder involves parents in their children's learning by asking them for information about their children's starting points and by keeping them informed of their progress.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children enjoy being close to the childminder and the warm trusting relationship established enables them to feel secure. The childminder particularly focuses on treating children with equal concern according to their unique needs. She follows their individual routines for eating and sleeping which contributes to their physical well-being. Children regularly participate in a range of activities to promote their small and large muscle control. The play space in the childminder's home allows babies to crawl around freely and independently. This has a good impact on their confidence and self-motivation. Older children are able to enjoy the park and develop their physical skills as they run freely in the open space. Children are well behaved and their self-esteem is fostered through support and praise. The childminder comprehensively explains how she praises children and encourages them to share and play co-operatively. This positively contributes to their

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Although the childminder does not provide meals for younger children she is fully aware of their individual dietary needs, likes, and dislikes. However, healthy nutritious snacks and a light meal are provided for after school children. This enables children to learn about healthy eating. The childminder gives high regard to health, hygiene and safety. The home is well maintained and children are encouraged to wash their hands after using the toilet. This helps them learn about good hygiene practice. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. The childminder teaches them indoor and outdoor rules and boundaries. For example, children know areas of the home that are inaccessible and know they must cross roads only at a pedestrian crossing and must wait for the green man.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm, enabling her to assess risk and protect children. Good comprehensive policies and procedures are implemented to safeguard children while in the setting. Good risk assessments make sure that both indoors and outdoors are kept safe and any possible danger to children is minimised.

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provision

The childminder meets the learning and development requirements well. She monitors the effectiveness of the educational programme by reviewing children's learning to check that they are making good progress in all areas. She is keen to develop and improve her practice through using Ofsted's self-evaluation form. She is able to identify areas for further development and plans to attend various local authority training courses to further develop her knowledge and understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage relating to children's learning. The childminder has an up-to-date paediatric first aid certificate which enables her to treat children in an emergency. The childminder's good links with the local authority support her practice.

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provision

The childminder is currently caring for children who attend other settings. Good daily communication with the other settings effectively helps to support continuity for children's care and learning. The relationship with parents is good. The effective introductory period is used as an opportunity for children and their parents to become familiar with the childminder and for gathering information. The childminder provides parents with written and verbal feedback every day to keep them informed and to involve them in their children's learning. Children's daily diaries enable parents to comment on the quality of care and learning provided. The childminder uses their comments to plan for children's future learning and healthy development. All parents receive a copy of the childminder's policies and procedures. This enables them to understand the day to day running of her provision.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435817 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 795538 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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