Childminder EY428945

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2016 8 February 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

 Children benefit from the home from home environment and the warm relationships with the childminder. This helps them to feel settled and secure.  The childminder knows the children well and plans activities to support their developmental needs and to follow their interests.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She communicates well with parents, which helps her to meet the individual care and learning needs of the children. For example, she uses a variety of ways to keep them updated, so they know how their children are progressing.  The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She has good routines for risk assessments to ensure that the environment is safe for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's system for tracking children's development does not rigorously enable her to sharply assess gaps in learning to help children make even better progress.  Resources are not always fully accessible for children to make independent choices in their play.

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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

 strengthen systems to track children's learning in order to identify any gaps in their learning  build on opportunities for children to independently access a wider variety of resources in order for them to explore and use their imagination further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the children and the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector obtained written and verbal feedback from parents to gather their views of the provision.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector sampled documents that the childminder uses to support her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and her role and responsibilities. She works well with parents and gathers information from them to promote consistent routines. The childminder evaluates her practice well. She updates her knowledge regularly. For example, she seeks support from other professionals and attends training. This enables her to identify areas for development and improve children's experiences. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow to promote children's welfare and keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's progress effectively and uses this information to monitor their learning. She plans thoughtful activities and experiences that meet children's individual learning needs well. The childminder uses her experience and knowledge to adapt and change activities to keep children engaged in play. Overall, the childminder encourages children to be independent; this prepares them for the next stage in learning. The childminder has good language and communication skills and uses them to support children with emerging language, in particular those who are learning English as an additional language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sensitively manages children's care routines. She promotes children's emotional well-being well and clearly understands their individual needs. The childminder responds well to children's interactions, which helps them to confidently play and learn. She is very calm and consistent, and children confidently approach her for support, comfort and reassurance. The childminder provides a variety of opportunities for children to socialise with others and to make friends. The childminder effectively promotes healthy habits, for example, by providing a range of healthy and balanced foods. The childminder follows good hygiene routines that help to support children's physical well-being. Children also benefit from trips out of the setting. For example, children visit the local environment and petting zoo on a regular basis. The childminder promotes positive behaviour and consistent boundaries, which helps children to build positive relationships and play well

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

together. For example, they learn simple rules that they understand and follow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy a warm and welcoming environment and benefit from caring relationships with the childminder. They show high levels of confidence and engage well in activities. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428945 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 822774 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Queens Park in the City of Westminster. The childminder works with a co-childminder and offers care Monday to Friday from 8am until 6.30pm, all year round.

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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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