Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 7 December 2010

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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 has a good range of interesting resources which she uses effectively to promote learning in all areas.  Children develop a warm and caring relationship with the childminder. Consequently, they feel safe and secure in her home.  There are effective safeguarding procedures to protect children from harm. The childminder assesses risks effectively in order to reduce hazards and takes steps to keep children safe.  The childminder has a strong commitment to professional development. She reflects on her practice and seeks advice appropriately from other professionals. As a result, children's needs are addressed in a timely manner.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give younger children sufficient time to respond to questions to encourage them to think things through and express themselves.

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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

 allow younger children more time to think and respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documents, including safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from information in letters of reference.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to effectively promote children's learning. She introduces interesting activities and follows the children's lead in play. Consequently, children are happy, excited and have fun playing with the childminder. Children are excited to share their favourite books with the childminder and join in making animal sounds like the characters in the story. Learning how to make sounds promotes their language development. The childminder uses praise well, for example, celebrating with children as they try to stack pegs. As a result, children are confident to try different things and enjoy learning. The childminder shares children's progress with parents by sharing pictures and observations regularly. She prepares written reports that clearly outline children's progress.

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good

Children enjoy attending a friendly and welcoming home. The childminder ensures there is a good range of interesting resources and activities that children access independently. Children make their own choices, such as choosing the type of fruit they would like at snack time. Consequently, children are learning to be independent and think for themselves. The childminder works well with parents to help her learn about children's individual needs when they first start at the setting and throughout their time with her. The childminder has a good understanding of the benefits of fresh air and exercise, and provides plenty of opportunities for children to play outside in her garden and to attend local soft play sessions. As a result, children are developing healthy attitudes and habits. The childminder attends toddler groups with the children to help them to learn to socialise with larger groups. She also helps children learn skills, such as putting on their coats and

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good

shoes. This helps children to be prepared as they move to their next steps of learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows how to identify risks and manage children's safety well. She ensures that her training is up to date, including safeguarding and first aid. As a result, she is well prepared to deal with any safeguarding concerns. The childminder understands her duty to meet the learning and development requirements, and has developed her systems of observations and assessments since her last inspection. These now provide an accurate picture of children's abilities and progress. The childminder reflects on her practice and strives to improve her skills and knowledge. She meets with other childminders in order to discuss good practice and share ideas. The childminder also works with other professionals to obtain advice about how to fully promote the development of the children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397643 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 844804 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in College Park in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. She operates from Monday to Friday, throughout the year, except for family holidays.

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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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