Tindall, Pamela Jean

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2015 4 June 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Good 2

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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:

 Although the childminder completes regular observations of children's learning, she does not always use this information effectively to precisely assess their abilities. Consequently, she is not able to fully determine where some children's progress may be slower than expected.  The childminder does not take every opportunity to extend her professional knowledge, in particular relating to changes to the statutory framework to improve outcomes for all children.  The processes for self-evaluation are not fully effective. This is because the childminder does not always obtain the views of parents and children when identifying areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a suitable range of resources and encourages children to make independent choices in their play and learning.  The childminder is a positive role model. She helps children learn how to keep the environment tidy and safe. Overall, children behave well.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding matters. She is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow for reporting child protection issues which may raise cause for concern.

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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

 develop processes for monitoring children's learning and development to help identify any gaps in their learning and to plan suitable next steps to ensure they make effective progress.

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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

 seek further professional development opportunities in order to gain a clearer understanding of all statutory requirements to help improve teaching practices and overall learning experiences for children  strengthen systems for self-evaluation to include the views of parents and children in order to help identify areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in the play areas of the home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, planning documentation, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and improvement plans.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder plans a suitable environment for children and provides an appropriate range of toys, resources and equipment. Children enjoy doing puzzle activities that reflect their interests. For example, the childminder spends time teaching children about different animals in puzzles, which helps to extend their knowledge further. The childminder sufficiently helps children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, she encourages children to identify colours and count as they play with building blocks. The childminder supports older children in developing their early writing skills. This adequately prepares them for school. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and overall make suitable progress. However, the childminder does not always monitor children's progress based on her observations to help identify and plan their next steps in learning. As a result, children are not always challenged in their learning to ensure they make the best

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good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children where they settle quickly. She offers healthy snacks for children and fresh drinking water is readily available to promote their good health. Children show high levels of independence, particularly as they move freely accessing toys and other play equipment. Older children use the toilet independently and all children are aware of the need to wash their hands and maintain good hygiene practices. The childminder takes children on walks to the local parks to access a variety of outdoor play equipment and promotes regular exercise. Children regularly participate in evacuation drills so they know what to do and how to behave in an emergency. These experiences positively contribute to children developing a sense of danger and knowing how to keep themselves safe.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder implements relevant policies and procedures, and she assesses any risks to children in order to promote their health and safety. She has suitably addressed recommendations from her last inspection and has completed a relevant qualification at level 3 to develop her knowledge of childcare further. However, there are some gaps in the childminder's knowledge relating to changes in the statutory framework. Consequently, she does not fully understand the requirement to monitor children's ongoing learning to ensure they make effective progress. The childminder maintains suitable partnerships with parents and local schools to promote continuity in children's learning and care. However, she misses opportunities to fully seek the views of parents and children as part of her self-evaluation process to help improve her practice and overall provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143709 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 841619 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in the White City area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday.

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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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