Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 22 February 2011

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not consistently use her observations to monitor and track children's achievements. Consequently, she does not always provide children with challenging activities to help them to move forward in their learning.  The childminder does not develop effective partnerships with parents to involve them fully in children's learning. She does not consistently gather information about children's starting points when they first attend or share details of their ongoing learning.  The childminder does not regularly provide children with opportunities to mix with larger groups in different environments. Consequently, children do not gain confidence in different situations to help them prepare for moving on to pre-school and school.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder forms good relationships with children, creating a warm and secure environment for them. This helps children to settle quickly and feel comfortable in her care.  The childminder provides a well-resourced environment where children develop independence as they select resources for themselves.  The childminder completes effective risk assessments, which help her to ensure she provides a safe and secure environment for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 use observations and assessments to track children's learning and provide challenging activities that meet their individual learning needs  improve partnerships with parents to share information about children's learning when children first attend and to support their ongoing learning at home and in the setting.

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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 mix with others and become familiar with different environments to help them prepare for the move to pre-school and school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder playing and caring for children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, details of self-evaluation, qualifications and regulatory documentation.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder creates a friendly and caring environment for children. She communicates sensitively with them and promotes their communication and language skills well. For example, she helped children name some of the birds they saw in the garden and identify their colours. The childminder observes children as they play and provides a suitable range of activities that they enjoy relating to their interests. However, she does not effectively monitor and track children's achievements to help her provide activities that meet their individual needs and consistently challenge them. The childminder has positive relationships with parents and shares some information about children's care and the activities they enjoy. However, she does not gather enough information when children first start about their stage of development. The childminder does not keep parents fully informed about children's progression and how they can further promote their

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who attend. This requires improvement

development at home. Therefore, children do not make good progress in their learning in readiness for school.

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requires improvement

The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being appropriately. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and use her as a secure base to explore from. The childminder promotes positive behaviour as she encourages children to share their favourite toys with their friends. Children benefit from praise and encouragement when they do well. Children develop independence as they select resources and learn to feed themselves. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle with the children. She encourages them to eat a range of fruits and drink water throughout the day. However, the childminder does not regularly take children to places where they can mix with larger groups. Consequently, children do not gain confidence in different situations to help them prepare for change and the move to pre-school or school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder does not fully understand the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has started to evaluate her practice and identified some areas for improvement. However, she has not met the recommendations set at the last inspection. She has not implemented effective methods for monitoring children's progress or involved parents in this process. Nevertheless, she has improved her risk assessments to help keep children safe. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to safeguard children's welfare. She has a clear understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295357 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 814804 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Fulham.

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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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