Childminder EY483050

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 Not applicable

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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 manages her setting well and she has a clear understanding of her role in supporting children's care and learning. She evaluates and reflects on her practice well to identify aspects that she can improve.  Children make good progress. The childminder regularly checks their progress and she effectively uses this information to identify their achievements including any areas of learning that need further support.  The childminder plans activities and experiences based around children's interests, in order to challenge their learning further and to ensure they enjoy their play.  The childminder is a good role model and she manages children's behaviour well. For example, she provides them with clear explanations to help them understand their behaviour, and she gives lots of praise and encourages positive behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not encourage parents to share fully what they know about their children's learning from home, to support continuous progress.  Opportunities for children to extend their learning independently, such as through accessing further resources, are less successful at times.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to access resources, so they learn to make further choices about their play  encourage parents to contribute further, in particular, to share more information about their children's learning from home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the children and the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at some of the documents the childminder uses to underpin her practice.  The inspector observed all areas within the home used for childminding.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to safeguard and protect children's welfare. She is fully aware of child protection issues and she knows the action to take if she had a concern about a child. She maintains a clean and safe environment, and carries out regular risk assessments for her home and outings, to ensure children's safety while in her care. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training and childcare issues. For example, she reads relevant guidance and literature, and liaises with her local authority. She has plans to attend further training to increase her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder works in partnership with parents and has a good understanding of children's needs. She generally organises the learning environment well to provide interesting and enjoyable experiences. She has a good understanding of children's individual learning and she supports this well such as through her planning and the positive interactions she shares with them. Children spend their time purposefully engaging in a wide range of fun and enjoyable activities. For example, they enjoy role- play opportunities, such as dressing up, and exploring with interactive toys and looking at books. The childminder effectively encourages children to explore numbers and identify colours. She supports them in their communication and language development. For example, she engages them in conversation and asks appropriate questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well in the childminder's care and enjoy the close and caring relationships they share with her. Children behave well. They listen to and respond effectively to the childminder's clear explanations and consistent boundaries, which reinforce their understanding of behaviour expectations. They are developing good personal and social skills such as learning to share with others and taking turns with resources. The childminder supports good health and understanding of hygiene through the daily routines. For example, she encourages children to wash their hands at appropriate times and she provides them with healthy meals and snacks. Children have opportunities to engage in physical activities and play outdoors. For example, the childminder takes children to the park, where they use large-play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children develop the necessary skills to aid their future learning and make typical progress for their age. They effectively manage everyday care routines. For example, at meal times, they hold utensils correctly and feed themselves. Children communicate their needs confidently and engage in conversations during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483050 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 996855 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in West Kensington, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm and operates her service throughout most of the year.

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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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