Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2015 8 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not met 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 effectively monitors children's progress and plans activities which meet all children's interests and developmental needs.  The childminder shares positive relationships with parents and keeps them well informed about their children. This results in good continuity of care for children.  The childminder has developed her knowledge of safeguarding issues since the last inspection. She now fully understands her role and responsibilities regarding safeguarding children. She knows the steps to take in the event of a concern about a child's welfare.  The childminder has links with staff at local schools and nurseries. She knows where to seek further support from other professionals if required, to respond to children's individual needs.  The childminder is caring and knows the children well, which results in children developing a strong sense of belonging in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend opportunities for children to do things for themselves, such as helping to prepare and serve food at snack time. Therefore, she does not fully encourage children to be independent at such times.  The childminder does not consistently promote opportunities for children to link words to pictures and objects, so does not fully encourage their early reading skills in this respect.

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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

 provide further opportunities to develop children's independence during everyday routines, so that they learn to do things for themselves in readiness for the next stages in their learning  extend opportunities for children to see written words in different environments, to further develop their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaging in activities and the childminder's interactions with them.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's information and development records, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, parents' feedback and self- evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint inspection with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children.

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who attend. This is good

Children have fun in the childminder's home. They enjoy initiating their own play ideas. For example, they pretend to make meals during role play which helps to develop their creative skills. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder engages in children's play and extends their learning by asking effective questions. Her input provides rich opportunities to develop children's imaginative ideas and language skills. For example, the children enjoyed building towers. During this activity, the childminder encouraged children to count how many bricks they used. The childminder asked them about the colour of the building blocks and the height of their towers. This effective input helps children to learn early skills in mathematics.

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good

Children play in a nurturing, welcoming and secure environment. As a result, they are relaxed and happy. The childminder promotes children's emotional needs well. For example, she talks to them about feelings, friendships and sharing. Children behave well as the childminder encourages and praises them. This motivates children to try different activities and prepares them well for moving on to school. The childminder teaches children about adopting healthy lifestyles. For example, she talks about nutritious foods and displays healthy eating posters. Children also enjoy regular exercise. For example, the childminder takes them on trips to the park, where they use large apparatus and meet up with their friends. Children have good opportunities to learn how to stay safe. The childminder teaches them about road safety when they go on trips.

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provision is good

The childminder has made good progress since the last inspection. For example, she has improved procedures for risk assessment, so she is able to identify and reduce potential hazards. This helps to protect children. All required documentation is now readily available, including a current paediatric first aid certificate. The childminder is passionate about improving her professional development. She has attended further training to enhance her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. As a result, she effectively monitors children's progress and links her observations effectively to the next steps needed in children's learning. The childminder evaluates her service and seeks the views of parents to help make improvements. Verbal and written feedback received from parents indicates that they are very happy with the care their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394135 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 990305 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in White City, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder offers care each weekday throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at Level 3.

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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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