Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder enjoys her role and her enthusiasm motivates children to learn.  The childminder successfully monitors and reflects on her practice. She has met the actions set at her previous inspection and attended training organised by the local authority. Therefore, children benefit from her secure knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication.  The childminder offers kind, thoughtful and considerate care. Her home is safe. As a result, children feel secure and fully confident.  The childminder plans activities that are fun and challenging. This means, the children make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder talks to the children constantly and involves them in thoughtful conversations. This successfully promotes their use of language.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully provide words and pictures around the environment. This slightly reduces opportunities to promote children's early understanding of the written word.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen the use of written words and pictures as labels, to extend children's pre- reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the systems the childminder uses to observe and record the children's progress.  The Inspector sampled documents that the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector completed observations of the children engaged in activities with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She records detailed observations of the children's achievements and assesses their progress. She plans and provides purposeful activities and a good mixture of adult-initiated and child-led play. These experiences help children to make good progress. The childminder uses all activities as learning experiences. For example, she teaches children about growing and caring for living things as they plant cress seeds. The children thoroughly enjoy reading with the childminder which promotes their enjoyment and interest in books. However, the childminder does not consistently provide other opportunities for children to see print in the environment, for example, to identify resources. This slightly reduces opportunities for children to link words to objects. The childminder uses her garden to promote children's learning about safety. For example, she reminds the children how to

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good

The childminder supervises the children at all times and they confidently approach her for cuddles and comfort. This adds to their sense of security. The childminder promotes the children's emotional well-being by responding to their individual care needs. These positive relationships also prepare children well for future changes in their lives, such as the eventual move to school. The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources that children can choose from independently because they are stored at a low level. The childminder teaches children about sharing and acceptable behaviour. Children's health and well-being are promoted well by the childminder. She encourages children to make choices about the fruit and vegetables they have with their meals. This helps them to develop a positive awareness of healthy eating. Daily walks and trips to the park mean children have good levels of fresh air and exercise.

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provision is good

The childminder has successful partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed of the children's daily activities, care routines and assessments. This enables parents to contribute to their child's learning and development, and to help children make good progress. The childminder is aware of how to contact other professionals who can offer guidance and support if she has concerns about children's development. This helps her to meet their specific care and learning needs appropriately. The childminder fully understands her responsibilities concerning child protection. She is aware of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143608 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 993534 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 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

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She works each weekday throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a National Vocation Qualification at level three in childcare and education.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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