Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2015 15 December 2014

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Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 is not thorough enough in her assessment of risks to children and does not recognise some potential hazards with broken toys. This breach of requirements also applies to the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not keep a record of all types of minor accidents children have and therefore she does not fully ensure children's safety and welfare. This breach of requirements also applies to the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of how to support young children's communication and language development effectively to help them make good progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Children build sound relationships with the childminder and show they are happy and settled in her home.  The childminder has a good awareness of the safeguarding procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care.

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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

 ensure that risk assessments identify all aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a daily basis  ensure that a written record of children's accidents or injuries and the first-aid treatment given is maintained  improve knowledge of how to communicate with children to help to increase their communication and language skills as well as possible

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that a record of accidents which occur on the premises where childcare is provided is maintained (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that a record of accidents which occur on the premises where childcare is provided is maintained (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children taking part in activities in the home and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection about her practice and the systems she uses for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector sampled the documentation the childminder uses to support her practices, including her self-evaluation document.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder has improved her understanding of observations and how to assess children's development. She now records children's progress and achievements, which helps her to provide age-appropriate activities that interest children to play and learn. Children explore the play dough and learn how to mould this into shapes using their fingers and hands. The childminder clearly enjoys being with the children and sits with them as they play. However, her communication with younger children is limited as she does not understand the importance of supporting their early language development. Consequently, young children's language development is not always extended effectively. The childminder does, however, provide opportunities for children of all ages to sing and they excitedly join in, knowing some of the actions.

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requires improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming home where children feel settled and comfortable. She makes good use of the outdoors and ensures children can make choices to play in the garden during the day. Children enjoy physical play opportunities, such as climbing the steps on the slide and sliding down. However, the childminder does not recognise that this equipment is broken and therefore she puts children's safety at risk during these times. The childminder promotes children's self-help skills soundly overall. She gives children time to practise these skills, encouraging them to be independent, such as recognising when they need their drinks. This helps children prepare for their next stage of learning. The childminder keeps parents suitably informed of their children's progress through daily verbal feedback and makes her observations available for them to share.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has addressed the actions raised for improvement at the last inspection. In particular, she has updated her first-aid certificate and this ensures she can confidently respond in an emergency. In addition, she now has a complaints procedure and systems for completing the progress check when children are two years of age. The childminder has attended further training on planning and assessments. She recognises that she needs to keep developing her knowledge so that she feels confident in her teaching abilities. Although the childminder maintains most of the required documentation, she lacks some understanding of the importance of keeping records for every type of accident children have, however minor. This compromises children's overall welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356918 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 1002673 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Hammersmith, within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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