Childminder EY412601

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 19 January 2011

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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 takes children on regular outings to help them experience other learning environments and develop social and physical skills. For example, they visit local playgroups and music and movement sessions in the local community.  The childminder uses risk assessments to aid her in providing a safe environment for children to play and learn. She helps children learn to manage their own safety, offering gentle reminders in the home.  The childminder works in close partnership with other settings children attend. She regularly shares information with them, contributing towards continuity in learning and care.  Children are happy and form strong attachments with the childminder. They show high levels of belonging and self-esteem.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses her observations of children to assess their abilities and plan for next steps in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely take into account the views of parents when deciding what could be improved at the setting.  Children do not have many opportunities to find out about similarities and differences between themselves and others, to fully extend their understanding of the world.

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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

 enhance the system for self-evaluation and the identification of strengths and weaknesses, and actively seek the views of parents, to continue to improve outcomes for children  strengthen children's understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others, to further develop their understanding 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 undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor 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 child protection issues. She is aware of recent legislative changes and understands how to implement these in her practice. Overall, the childminder works in partnership with parents well to support their children's development. For example, she gives daily feedback and shares development reports with them to keep them up to date with how their children are progressing. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and identifies any gaps in their achievement. She puts strategies in place that help children to progress and offers support to parents. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date in various ways. For instance, she shares good practice with other professionals and attends regular training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment that helps to support children's learning and development effectively. Children independently explore the home, making choices in their play. The childminder expertly follows their lead and extends their learning well. She uses her knowledge of the children's interests to plan fun and exciting activities that engage and motivate children to learn. The childminder regularly provides activities to help children acquire communication and social skills. For example, she talks with children as they pretend to make tea for their dolls. She narrates what young children are doing, giving them time to think and respond, and role models good language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. Children enjoy cuddles with her and are keen for her to join in their play. She praises children when they learn a new skill to help promote their self-esteem and sense of pride, for example, when young children match animal noises with their faces. Children have good opportunities to develop independence skills. For example, the childminder encourages them to put their own shoes and coats on, and encourages younger children to feed themselves. Children are well behaved and the childminder acts as a positive role model, encouraging children to take turns and share.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. Children are happy and confident during their play. For example, young children enjoy singing action songs with the childminder, requesting new songs using their communication skills and movements. All children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412601 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 832012 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and is based in Olympia, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm, 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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