Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 March 2015 16 May 2012

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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

 Children settle well because the childminder helps them to form strong attachments to enable them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder uses her understanding of children's needs gained from her own observations and discussions with parents, to plan interesting and challenging activities. Therefore, she ensures children make good progress in their learning.  Children are making good progress in their communication and language development because the childminder extends their vocabulary in English and teaches them words in other languages.  The childminder is highly motivated to develop her professional skills. She seeks training opportunities and works with other agencies to develop her practice and improve outcomes for children.  The childminder safeguards the children in her care and she fully understands the procedures to follow to help protect them from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not experience a wide range of activities and resources to promote their understanding of modern technology.  Although children learn about other cultures, they have less opportunity to learn about other areas of diversity. Therefore, the childminder does not fully enable them to understand, respect and value differences in the world around them.

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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 more opportunities for children to explore a wider range of resources and experiences to develop their understanding of technology  enhance children's awareness of diversity to enable them to further explore the differences between people in society.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed how the childminder interacts with the children in her care.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their feedback and comments.  The inspector looked at children's progress records and the childminder's risk assessments, registers, qualifications, and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences to promote children's learning and development. Young children are free to explore and use their imaginations in role play with a variety of toys and equipment. The childminder provides structured activities where she encourages children to explore the resources. For example, during a painting activity the childminder invited children to compare their new paintings with an older example, to feel the difference between the textures. They learned about wet and dry and explored different mathematical concepts. The childminder asked them about the colours to extend the activity further. The childminder ensures that children are competent in the skills they need for moving on to other settings and school, by promoting learning in all areas. However, children have fewer opportunities to use modern technology, so the childminder does not fully develop their skills in this area of the curriculum.

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good

The childminder provides a comfortable and warm environment where children feel safe. She understands their emotional and physical needs well. Children behave well. They learn to share, take turns and be considerate to each other. Children learn good hygiene routines and they enjoy washing their own hands. The childminder promotes children's health by providing them with a good balanced diet and regular daily exercise in the fresh air. She takes them out regularly to local groups and facilities that are further afield, to promote their learning and development. She teaches children about their families' countries of origin, and her own, and they learn how people from other cultures celebrate their festivals. However, the childminder does not enhance children's awareness of diversity so that they develop an understanding of the differences between people in society. Therefore, she does not take all opportunities to further extend their knowledge of

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She tracks children's progress using developmental guidelines and regularly shares reports with parents. The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents and with staff at other settings children attend. This promotes continuity in children's learning. The childminder involves parents in activities, and the plans she makes for the children, and parents speak highly of the care she provides. The childminder ensures that children stay safe in the setting by conducting thorough risk assessments of her premises, outdoor area and on outings. She evaluates the service she provides and has clear plans for improvements to her setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435076 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 845531 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Shepherd's Bush, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 2.

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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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