Holroyd, Olga Maria

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 18 January 2010

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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

 Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder. She helps them to feel settled and secure, and identifies their care needs extremely well.  The childminder has very positive relationships with parents. She involves them in their children's learning and keeps them informed about their children's progress.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and provides a broad variety of stimulating activities and opportunities. She regularly assesses children to determine their next steps for learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is confident in her evaluation of her practice. She keeps herself up to date with new legislation and accurately identifies areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to develop children's independence.  The childminder does not offer many opportunities for children to learn about the differences between themselves and others in society.

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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 complete manageable tasks to develop their independence skills  strengthen the opportunities for children to learn about differences between themselves and others in society, to increase their knowledge of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and relevant policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and what she should do if she had any concerns about a child. The childminder has very strong partnerships with parents and shares information with them regularly. She takes on board any changes in a child's home life and adapts her routines to meet their needs. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, taking into account the views of parents and needs and interests of children. For example, she noticed the children were interested and enjoyed playing with electronic toys and added these to her resources. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress to identify what they need to do next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder effectively divides her time between the children, meeting their individual needs. During play, she follows their lead, and extends their learning well. For example, she asks questions to develop communication skills. The childminder provides a wide variety of activities and opportunities for the children. These include visits the park and local playgroups most days to give them opportunities to develop social skills and learn about the natural world. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress based on good quality observations. She actively engages parents in this process to help promote continuity in learning and care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is warm, welcoming, stimulating and safe. The childminder completes regular risk assessments and makes sure the home is safe and secure. The children are well behaved. They are kind and considerate to each other; older children help the younger ones, for example, they help find special toys and bags. The childminder is a good role model. She promotes positive behaviour and praises children, giving them a sense of achievement and building their self-esteem. The childminder has effective settling-in processes and incorporates babies' home care routines into her practice to maintain familiarity and support their emotional well-being. Children moving to other settings are supported well. The childminder prepares them for the move and shares information with the new setting to ensure it is as smooth as possible.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are happy and confident during play. Through the activities and opportunities provided they gain the skills needed for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310907 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 834315 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Ravenscourt Park in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder works Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout most of the year.

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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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