Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 5 January 2012

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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 updates her professional development to gain new knowledge and teaching skills that benefit children.  The childminder assesses children's starting points effectively. She uses this information to plan children's next steps in learning and to monitor their ongoing development. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children develop good emotional attachments with the childminder and they settle in quickly when they first start.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and other professionals that are involved in the children's learning at other settings they attend. They share information, which helps to provide a consistent approach to the children's development.  The childminder teaches children how to manage risks to keep themselves safe.  Children's exploration and physical skills develop well, for example, when playing in the rich outdoor environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage children to manage some tasks independently, for example, during mealtimes.  The childminder does not organise the storage of indoor resources to help children to make choices and be imaginative in their play and learning.

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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

 use the routines of the day to strengthen children's independence  review the arrangement of resources to enable children to access them at all times, to further develop their imagination and exploration skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of premises that children use.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector read testimonials from parents to gather their views about the setting.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to review her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.  The inspector sampled some documentation, including the childminder's policies and other records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reflects on her practice well and continues to update her knowledge through training courses, online updates and her childminding network. For example, she has recently attended training, 'Quality environments for two- year-olds', which has strengthened her support for children aged two in her setting. The childminder successfully implements a range of policies and procedures into her practice to keep children safe and promote their well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows all children well. She invites parents to discuss and contribute to their children's next steps in learning and to review the progress they make. The childminder plans activities that promote children's learning and development throughout the day. Children enjoy taking part in the set activities. They explore the outdoor surroundings with confidence and excitement on a daily basis. Children learn about the natural world, for example, when they play in the garden, go to parks and visit the local wetland centre. The childminder encourages children's thinking skills and encourages them to express their ideas during her interactions with them. Children learn about differences in the wider world and other cultures. For example, the childminder helps them to celebrate a range of festivals and eat foods from different countries. Children develop a good range of skills for future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and rich learning environment to meet the unique needs of each child. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. Children behave well and play happily with each other. The childminder supports children's good health extremely well. She provides nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day and helps children to make healthy choices. For example, children talk about the healthy foods they eat and the childminder reads them a book about healthy eating to support their understanding. Children understand good hygiene routines and know how to keep themselves safe. They learn and practise road safety every day on the way to nursery and school. Children are motivated and eager to play and learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. They are active and develop positive attitudes to learning. All children are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432734 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 838927 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 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames. She operates her service between Monday and Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, for 44 weeks a 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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Telephone number

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