Childminder EY282431

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2016 12 June 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 have fun as they play with a good range of resources available to them. They learn through play, and make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder encourages children to be confident and independent learners.  Children are cared for in a safe and welcoming environment. The childminder pays particular attention to children's safety and offers good levels of supervision.  The childminder helps children to learn to manage their own behaviour through positive praise and sensitive reminders. This helps children to learn to take turns and to respect each other.  Children acquire the skills they need to be ready for school or the next stage in their learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well and values their home languages.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's observations and assessments are not always as sharply focused as they could be to extend children's learning to the highest level.  The childminder does not obtain precise information from parents about what their children already know and can do initially, to fully identify their starting points in relation to 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 observations and assessments further to ensure they are more sharply focused to help children make even better progress  gain more detailed information from parents about children's prior learning when they first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interaction with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documents the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector discussed the childminder's systems for self-evaluation, methods of assessing and planning for children's progress, and how she works with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify risks and manage children's safety well. She keeps her safeguarding training up to date so that she is clear about what to do if she is concerned about a child. The childminder carries out successful risk assessments and supervises children well to keep them safe. She verbally shares information with parents to keep them informed of their children's progress. Overall, the childminder uses her knowledge of the children's learning well to help her effectively plan for and monitor their progress. She seeks the views of the parents to help her evaluate her practice and make improvements. The childminder has improved children's outdoor learning opportunities since her last inspection. For example, she takes children to the farm and local parks to explore nature.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides all children with good opportunities to extend and develop their learning. She knows the children well and plans effectively to meet their needs and interests. Children have fun while they play with the resources and enjoy the activities. For example, they excitedly match plastic animals to the pictures in the books and make 'roaring' sounds. The childminder encourages children to develop good literacy skills and they enjoy exploring books and having stories read to them. The childminder continually talks to children, asks many questions and takes time to listen to their responses. She values children's home languages and talks to them in French and then English, for example.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's personal, social and emotional development. She provides familiar and predictable routines for children. For example, children know that after lunch they have a nap. Children enjoy the responsibility of helping to lay the table for meals and handing out cups and plates to their friends. Children develop the skills and attitudes they need for the next stage in their learning. For example, the childminder gently reminds older children to share and involve younger children in their play. She talks to children in a sensitive manner and offers clear explanations as to why certain behaviour is not acceptable. Children receive lots of positive praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They enjoy a broad range of activities and learning opportunities, which help to them well for their next stages in learning and eventual move on to school. For example, children enjoy exploring early mathematics and recognise written numbers in their environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282431 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 826822 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in a flat on the fourth floor in White City in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. There is no lift access and no garden. She operates her service throughout the year on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The childminder is in receipt of funding for children aged two, three and four years old and has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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