Pearce, Norma

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 October 2015 19 October 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is nurturing and kind to children. She forms strong attachments with the children and they settle in well, showing they feel secure and confident to seek comfort from her. This supports children's emotional well-being.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment with accessible resources to help children to have control over their learning. They develop good levels of confidence, self-esteem and are able to make independent choices.  The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language development to help children become confident communicators.  The childminder is skilled in helping young children to learn about different technology and finding out how things work.  The childminder teaches mathematics well, for example, by introducing counting, sorting and using mathematical terms and language as children play.  The qualified childminder continues her professional development. She attends training

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This provision is good

and local networks to share good practice and expand her knowledge. She effectively self-evaluates her own provision to identify strengths and make improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all possible opportunities for extending children's learning outdoors.  The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage parents to contribute ideas to planning activities around their child's ever changing interests.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to extend their skills and understanding, across all areas of learning, when they are outside  extend parents' involvement in planning experiences which reflect children's changing interests and achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day of the inspection, and those of parents through written comments. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of current legislation and guidance. This helps her to meet the early years foundation stage requirements and implement effective procedures and practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands child protection procedures and her responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder is well qualified and plans activities based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. She successfully creates a safe environment so children can explore freely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and the quality of her teaching is good. The childminder makes detailed observations and assessments of the children's development to identify and track their individual next steps in learning and seek additional support if required. Children are motivated because they receive good quality learning experiences well matched to their needs. Children make good progress and acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. The childminder regularly shares information on children's progress with parents, which keeps them well informed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has built good relationships with children and their families. She knows individual children well, which enables her to effectively support their emotional and physical well-being. Children practise their social skills, for example, through attending local groups and mixing with others. The childminder encourages children's good health as they go on regular walks and outings to the park. The childminder effectively supports children to have a good sense of self. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities, discussions and resources. These help children to understand they have their own identity and to learn to value differences and respect the needs of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has high expectations of children and teaches them effectively. This supports all children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder offers children a good range of stimulating activities and experiences. This helps children to develop the key skills required for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332017 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 847588 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in May 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder receives early years education funding for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder operates all day, from Monday to Friday, before and after school and in school holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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