Childminder EY309552

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 27 May 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 to improving her knowledge and skills further, through training, for example. She recognises the benefit this has on children's learning as she provides a better quality experience for them.  The childminder understands how to develop children's learning further. She typically teaches well and plans activities that appeal to children's interests. These usually help them to discover more about themselves and their own capabilities.  Children settle in quickly as the childminder gives children the time and space to become familiar with her and their new surroundings. She has a warm and gentle approach to children and they respond well to her.  Children progress well for their age. They learn how to play with and respond to others and communicate what they want or need. They develop strong foundations for future learning opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the information she gathers from parents when their children start to help her plan what they need to learn next.  The childminder does not always support children's growing independence and willingness to take part in activities that help extend their 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

 develop better ways for gathering information about what children already know when they start, to help plan effectively for their future learning  support children's growing independence and willingness to take part in activities to help them learn more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching practice and the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection and held a meeting with the childminder.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has improved her systems for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of her practice. She consults parents about what she does well, or less well, and takes steps to address any identified weaknesses. The childminder has an early years qualification and this, coupled with discussions with other childminders and other early years professionals, for example, helps to guide and inform her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern. She has completed recent safeguarding training and has suitable policies and procedures in place to protect children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder observes children closely to get to know them well. This enables her to spot any potential areas of concern. She involves parents in discussions about children's development and any additional support they may need. Children are supported well to develop their communication and language skills. For example, they read and re-read favourite stories with the childminder and talk to her about the things they have seen. Young children learn new words as they sing songs about their bodies. When building towers with blocks, for example, children learn about size, height and colour. The childminder asks children questions, such as asking them in different ways what they are doing. She helps them to be more adventurous, such as challenging them to build even taller towers with their blocks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's decision-making and helps them feel emotionally secure, although sometimes children like to be more adventurous in their play. Children develop confidence, for example, as they are praised for their efforts when trying something new, such as feeding themselves yoghurt at lunch time for the first time. This also helps them develop better control and coordination, such as when they practise using tools and utensils. Children have regular opportunities to spend time outside as they complete trips to local playgroups and parks, for example. Children learn to be kind and caring towards each other and older children are mindful of younger children's needs. They share and take turns with resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Children develop important skills needed for the future, such as early writing skills and learning to become more independent. They listen, follow instructions and willingly cooperate with others. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309552 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 834276 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder operates her service full time, all year round. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification.

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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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