Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2015 7 December 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children develop a strong relationship with the childminder and other children, which helps them to develop social skills that will prepare them well for school.  The childminder has developed good systems for observation, assessment and planning so she can quickly identify next steps in learning. As a result, children make good progress.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and other providers, which means that they work together effectively to promote children's learning and development.  The childminder's self-evaluation process is good. She has made improvements since her last inspection and she reflects on her strengths and weaknesses. This enables her to drive further developments to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder is a good role model and talks to the children calmly and patiently. She praises children appropriately and consequently, their well-being is well promoted.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of toys and equipment means that children cannot always easily access resources that are available, or have space to play freely with the resources.  The childminder does not always maximise the learning opportunities for all children to explore and think critically because she does not give children sufficient time explore independently.

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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

 organise resources more effectively so that children can easily access all resources displayed and have space to enjoy their play  give children time to explore resources and come up with their own ideas, so they learn to think critically more consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and looked at the outdoor environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector accompanied the childminder when picking up children from the nursery school.  The inspector looked at the children's developmental records, the self-evaluation form and a selection of other documentation.  The inspector read reports and feedback from the parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder makes good observations and plans children's next steps in learning well. She talks to parents and staff from other settings that children attend. Consequently, this enables her to build on children's learning. She liaises with parents so that they can continue with children's learning at home. The childminder promotes children's developing communication skills well. She reinforces the use of language effectively when children use gestures to communicate. The childminder provides a wide range of suitable resources that promote children's progress across all areas of learning and development. However, sometimes the childminder does not give children time to explore resources independently and make their own decisions in play. As a result, they miss opportunities to think critically and solve problems for themselves.

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good

Children have a warm and caring relationship with the childminder. Together they celebrate the children's accomplishments with clapping hands and the childminder's effective use of praise. As a result, children are confident and their self-esteem is growing. However, resources are not always organised so that children can easily access them and this does not always give them space to play. Children have their own peg with their name and photograph to hang their coat, and the childminder displays the children's artwork around her home. As a result, children have a sense of belonging, which promotes their emotional development. Children learn the importance of washing their hands before they eat and after using the toilet because the childminder uses child-friendly posters to remind them. Children have the opportunity to go outside every day for fresh air and outings in the community. As a result, children learn to make healthy choices. Children greet each

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good

other with smiles and hugs, and learn to develop positive and happy relationships with each other.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since her last inspection, she has attended safeguarding training and has an appropriate safeguarding policy. She has a sound understanding of what to do if she has concerns about a child's well-being. She seeks the views of parents, and updates her knowledge by talking to other childminders and professionals. As a result, she has recently introduced a tracking system so that she can quickly identify how to further promote children's learning and development. Positive working relationships with parents, nurseries and the schools that children attend ensure children have continuity in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143597 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 1007806 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 7 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in October 1992, and lives in Hammersmith in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She operates Monday to Friday with flexible hours.

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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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