Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2017 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 well-qualified childminder proactively seeks the views of parents and children to help her accurately evaluate her provision. She regularly takes part in professional development opportunities to continue to enhance the quality of her practice.  The childminder regularly observes children as they play and uses this information well to successfully identify what they need to learn next.  Partnerships with parents are good. For example, they are well informed about their child's daily care routines, activities and how well they are progressing in their learning. Parents make comments that they have never been calmer or happier to leave their children with someone else.  The childminder helps children become independent learners. For example, children make independent choices and initiate their own play and learning.  Children are encouraged to learn about appropriate ways to behave. For example, the

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This provision is good

childminder provides a consistent approach to managing their behaviour and encourages children to learn how to share, take turns and use their manners.  The childminder successfully uses a good range of teaching strategies to help children learn. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not encourage children to be fully involved in group activities to support them to make even better progress.

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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 more opportunities for children to participate in group activities with minimum distraction for better outcomes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of documentation.  The inspector held discussions with some of the parents and considered their views along with other parents' written feedback.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a range of indoor activities and discussed some of these with the childminder, to assess the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding matters up to date effectively, for example, through reading the latest legislation and by accessing online resources. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and implements a good range of policies and procedures to help promote children's health and safety. She regularly reflects on her practice and is committed to continually improving her service. For example, since registration the childminder has improved how she observes and assesses children's development. This helps her to identify any potential gaps in learning and to put plans in place to reduce these swiftly. The childminder makes good use of local provisions, such as children's centres and playgroups, to enhance the experiences she provides for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated and excited to learn. The childminder gathers all relevant information from parents about children when they first start and plans effectively for their development. She plans effectively to build on children's interests and move them on to the next stages of their development. For example, children show an interest in and enjoy completing puzzles and making marks. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. For example, she repeats words that young children say to help support pronunciation and introduces new words to help extend their vocabulary. Children enjoy listening to music and learn to use simple musical instruments. The childminder encourages children to count and to name colours and shapes during play, helping to extend their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and confident. For example, they freely approach the childminder to share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder frequently praises children for their achievements, which helps to support their self-esteem and emotional well-being. She supports children's physical health well. For example, children enjoy healthy meals and snacks, and follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy daily physical activities and the childminder provides a safe space for them to rest and sleep, according to their needs. Children develop a good understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others to support their awareness of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore a wide range of suitable activities. They are active learners. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They learn to manage risks, for instance, when visiting the park and other places of interest with the childminder. They develop a good understanding about what it is like to go to school. For example, they go to collect older children from school with the childminder and talk about this experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478978 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 1009118 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015, and lives in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm. She holds a qualification in early years 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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Telephone number

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