Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16/01/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children benefit from having a healthy diet and following effective hygiene procedures. This promotes their physical well-being.  The childminder has formed positive relationships with the children in her care, she knows them very well and, as a result, they settle quickly and feel secure.  The childminder works in partnership with parents to provide continuity of care she provides effective communication ensuring that they are kept fully up to date with their children's developmental progress and care.  The childminder provides a variety of fun experiences outside of the home, for example local toddler groups, soft play areas and parks.

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It is not yet good because

 The organisation of the areas used by the children are not always enabling due to the large number of resources out at any one time, which on occasions prevents children from moving around the room freely.  The monitoring and evaluation of the practice is not fully effective, as a result there are areas which require further development which are not identified.  Some activities provided do not maintain children's interest because they are not implemented to the appropriate level of development to support, challenge and engage children's needs.

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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

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children in her care.  The inspector sampled documentation.  The inspector observed the childminder implementing the daily routine.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her husband and four children in a house in Hammersmith, within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The main areas used for childminding are the ground and first floors and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. There are currently two children in the early years age range on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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must:

 further develop planning systems to ensure that learning intentions are identified, including possible areas in which to engage, challenge and support children's individual developmental needs.

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

 anticipate young children's exuberance and ensure there is sufficient clear space to play that is suitable for their rapid and sometimes unpredictable movements.

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

 develop the use of thorough self-evaluation through careful monitoring, using this as a focus to help improve knowledge, understanding and practice and support children's achievements over time.

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who attend

The childminder has recently updated her knowledge and understanding of the reviewed Early Years Foundation Stage. She has developed the process of observation and assessment although it is in its infancy. The childminder provides activities to support the different areas of learning. However, the planning and implementation of some of the activities provided does not always engage and support children's individual developmental needs. The childminder is aware of the need for children aged between two and three years to have a written assessment, however, this is not required for the children currently on role.

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who attend

Overall children are beginning to show the characteristics of effective learning. There is a suitable range of resources to enable the childminder to provide a variety of activities across the areas of learning. Children enjoy making pizza. They independently smooth the tomato paste over the dough and add the toppings. They explore paint, using brushes and their hands and a range of different colours. Children's mathematical concepts are supported. They have regular opportunities to count, such as when they go up and down stairs, when they build bricks and when they thread cotton reels.

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who attend

Children's personal, social and emotional skills are promoted. They are encouraged to gain independence skills, by washing their own hands before they eat their food. They make choices of what they want to play with and they enjoy socialising with other children of a similar age at local toddler groups. Their communication and language skills are supported. They love to join in with singing and follow simple actions to their favourite songs. Older children enjoy listening to stories, however younger children find it more difficult to listen and concentrate.

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who attend

Partnership with parents is positive. The childminder obtains detailed written information about the children in her care, from the parents. This enables her to provide suitable care for each child. They are kept updated about their children's progress through means of a daily diary and ongoing verbal communication. The childminder uses photos of the children to send to parents, which helps them to feel reassured and part of their children's activities.

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

The children have formed positive relationships with the childminder and, as a result, have formed a secure attachment, which promotes their well being and independence skills. Children are learning to stay safe by moving carefully up and down the stairs from one level of the premises to another, supervised by the childminder. Each level of the premise has a safety gate which prevents children from having access without the childminder present. They are learning to become familiar with getting out of the home in the event of an emergency by practicing fire drills. Younger children wear straps when they sit in the highchair and when they go out in the buggy. When children are out and about the childminder talks to the older children about looking each way before they cross the road and pointing out the green man.

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

Children are encouraged to have a healthy lifestyle. They take part in various physical activities. They enjoy attending soft play areas, local parks where they climb slides, enjoy the swing and use the rocking horse. The childminder prepares healthy food for the children, for example they enjoy fresh and dried fruit for snack time and homemade vegetable soup for lunch. Children are encouraged to drink water throughout the day keeping them refreshed. Before they eat their food, they enjoy washing their hands and wipe them when they are finished.

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

There is a suitable welcoming environment. However the organisation of the play area means that on occasions there is too much out at any one time. This prevents children from moving around freely and also distracts from what they are doing. Children have many opportunities to engage in play outside the home, they use the local parks, soft play areas and toddler groups, meaning they have access to a much wider range of resources to support their learning. The childminder is a positive role model for the children. She uses good manners and speaks to the children in a relaxed reassuring voice. Children behave well and are encouraged when they achieve, such as when they use the potty. Overall children have suitable preparation for their next stage in their learning.

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provision

The childminder has a suitable understanding of safeguarding, she has completed training in this area, which helps update her skills and knowledge and has a suitable understanding of what to do if she has any concerns about the children. Regular risk assessments enable preventative measures to be put in place to ensure the safety of the children, for example, stair gates at each level of the building. The childminder also carries out risk assessments on the outings children participate in. There are a number of policies and procedures in place, which helps support the childminder in her practices, for example lost and uncollected child.

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provision

The childminder is in the very early stages of assessing her practice. She has yet to develop robust systems to help her identify areas she can develop or improve, including the success of the activities provided. She has attended training following the review of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, due to the changes in patterns of attendance by the children, she has not had much opportunity to implement her new skills and knowledge. She has files for each child in place that contain photographs and comments that clearly show the children's stage of development. The childminder is motivated and has also attended training in relation to nutrition for under fives. As a result, she reviewed the portions she gives the children in line with current advice and guidance. The childminder has asked parents about their views and they are happy with the care provided and feel they are suitably informed.

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provision

The children who attend do not have any contact with any other professionals. However, the childminder is fully aware of working in partnership with others to provide continuity and support for those children.

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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 EY433857 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 802375 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 2

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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

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