Childminder EY409673

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2016 30 November 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

 The childminder has a positive attitude towards her work. She keeps her knowledge current and attends a range of training. This helps her to consistently promote good quality care and teaching for children.  The childminder skilfully supports young children's early speaking skills. She listens to them, valuing what they have to say, and enthusiastically talks to them as they play.  The indoor and outdoor environments are stimulating and well organised. Children feel confident to explore and play. They make good progress in their learning and development.  Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder. She helps them to feel settled and secure and ready to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully extend children's awareness of shapes to build on their mathematical knowledge.  The childminder has effective arrangements to protect children but does not take all opportunities to teach them about safety.

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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 learn about shapes to build on their mathematical knowledge  strengthen the support for children to understand how some of the practices of staff and routines of the day help to promote their safety.

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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 undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  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 a selection of 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 the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about their welfare. The childminder is committed to providing children with good quality care and learning experiences. She sets clear priorities for improvement and regularly seeks the views of parents and children. The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and involves them well in their children's development. Parents comment positively on the quality of care and learning that their children receive and the good daily communication with the childminder. The childminder tailors her service around the children in her care to fully meet their needs, such as adapting the menu to reflect dietary restrictions and preferences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy playing with the wide variety of resources the childminder provides. The childminder follows the children's lead in play. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to promote their early mathematical and literacy skills. For example, every morning children write their name using a magnetic board and letters. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children. She plans appropriate next steps for their learning, taking into account their interests and developmental needs. She effectively monitors children's development and identifies any emerging gaps in their learning. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language development. For example, during play, she models simple words and narrates what children are doing. She asks appropriate questions that help to extend children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and share a warm and trusting relationship with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. The childminder acts as a positive role model and manages children's behaviour effectively. Children behave well. The childminder gives lots of praise and encouragement throughout activities and helps children to develop their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder involves children in various activities in the local community that help to support their social skills. For example, they visit local play groups and children's centres. Children have good opportunities to develop high levels of independence through consistent routines and the childminder's support.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are happy and confident during play, for example, they sing songs and dance around, giggling with the childminder. Children gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning, particularly in regards to literacy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409673 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 831773 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and is based in Hammersmith in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 6.15pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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