Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22/01/2014 15/02/2013

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 4 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 demonstrate they are secure in the childminder's welcoming, child orientated home environment. This means they feel confident to explore and investigate as they play.  The childminder demonstrates a good level of commitment to ongoing improvement. She reflects on her practice effectively to promote her professional development. This means she remains motivated and inspired to offer good care to children.  The childminder plans activities to reflect the individual development and learning needs of each child. As a result, children are challenged and excited as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not consistently use written and/or picture labelling in the environment. This slightly reduces opportunities to promote children's understanding of the written word and what it means.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 completed observations of the children.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the systems the childminder uses to observe and record the children's progress.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives with her three adult children in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Access to the home is via steps, and a flight of stairs leads to the basement where the children play. There is a garden is available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child in the early years age range on roll. The childminder is a member of the local authority cluster group.

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

 consider ways to extend children's language development, for example, by providing written words and pictures as labels to describe objects in the play environment.

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who attend

Children flourish in the warm and welcoming environment created by the childminder. She has a good understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows the children well and she uses her knowledge and experience to plan a range of challenging and stimulating experiences for the children. The childminder completes detailed observations of children's achievements, which allow her to assess each child's learning and developmental progress. The assessment supports the childminder to plan experiences for the children that reflect their learning styles and next steps. The childminder demonstrates that she is aware of the requirement to complete a progress check when the children she cares for reach two years of age.

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who attend

Children are confident and make their own choices about play, for example, as they ask if they can read a story. The childminder responds positively and asks the children to choose a story to read. The children snuggle up to the childminder as she reads to them. She encourages the children to turn the pages and encourages their developing language skills by asking the children to name the animals on the page. The childminder enhances this story time using different voices and sounds. There is lots of laughter when the childminder makes the animal noises to reflect the pictures in the book. There is some use of labelling in the home, although children do not have consistent opportunities to see how words are used to describe items and objects familiar to them. The childminder uses a constant commentary as the children play, which promotes their language abilities further. She helps children as they begin to understand mathematical concepts as they

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who attend

talk about the shapes they create in the dough. The childminder uses lots of positive praise when the children name the colours of the dough. Children are confident as they use a range of dough tools to roll and make shapes, which enhances their smaller muscle skills.

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who attend

Children have further opportunities to develop physically when they enjoy visits to the park and children's centre where they use a selection of challenging equipment such as the slide. Furthermore, they make and meet new friends. The childminder ensures she has useful information from parents about children's routines to support them in settling with her. This enables her to settle the children well and involve parents in their children's learning. She provides detailed written feedback to ensure the parents are aware of their child's day.

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

Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure with the childminder. For example, they confidently make their choices known to her. The childminder responds with enthusiasm, asking questions about the books they choose to read. Her questioning encourages the children to think for themselves and builds their self-esteem. Children are developing an awareness of their own safety and that of others as they play. For instance, they take care as they walk around the home and the childminder reminds the children to put away toys to avoid tripping hazards. The childminder has made the premises and resources safe for the children and resources are clean. Children can easily choose from the good range available, which promotes their independence and learning. In addition, the childminder completes regular fire drills with the children; this means children know how to evacuate the home in the event of an emergency. Children develop an understanding of keeping

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

safe when they are out of the home. For example the childminder talks to the children about crossing the road and making use of the lights and the green man and staying close to her when in the park.

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

The childminder considers herself to be healthy and also helps to support the children's health and well-being effectively. She has a good understanding of healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. She supports the children to make healthy choices while they eat. For example, while the children eat their breakfast, the childminder talks about fruit and the importance of this in their daily diets. This leads to a discussion about the juicy orange and sticky hands. The childminder is a member of a community allotment and she talks to the children about the vegetables they have grown. This supports the children's developing understanding of healthy lifestyles and diets. Children's health and care is further protected because the childminder has completed a fist aid course, which means she is able to manage any accidents the children may have.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development, and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is very confident and enthusiastic in her role. As a result, children are making good progress in their development and progression towards the early learning goals. The childminder keeps parents informed of the daily activities providing daily written feedback. As a result, there is successful flow of information between the parents and the childminder. This helps to maintain continuous learning and supports parents to contribute to their child's learning and development.

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provision

The childminder completely understands her responsibilities regarding child protection. She is aware of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care. She supervises children closely and has organised her home so children can move safely and with confidence. The childminder recognises the importance of self-evaluation and makes good use of training opportunities to keep up to date with practice. For example, she has attended a course to enhance her knowledge of healthy lifestyles, including the importance of vitamin D. This means the childminder can share her knowledge with parents and children. In addition, the childminder has successfully met the actions set at the last inspection. She has improved her assessment systems in partnership with parents and maintained a valid first aid certificate. This shows a good commitment to continually improving her childcare to benefit the children.

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provision

The childminder is aware of building on her role in partnership working with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage that children may be attending. Furthermore, the childminder is aware of how to contact other professionals who can offer guidance and support if she has concerns about children's development and progress in her care.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY309992 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 940030 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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