Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2017 25 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 is reflective and has acted successfully on the actions and recommendation set at the last inspection. She has effective systems to monitor the quality of her service and gains the feedback of others well.  Children are happy and confident to express their ideas and interests. The childminder is enthusiastic and gets fully involved in their play. For example, she actively joins in with children's imaginative role play and music-making activities.  The childminder knows children well and plans for their development. Children make good progress in their learning overall and gain the skills in readiness for school.  Relationships with parents are effective. Parents speak highly of the service the childminder provides. She shares information regularly with parents about children's achievements and creates consistency for children's learning and care.  The childminder supports children's understanding of how to behave well and uses

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This provision is good

positive strategies to help children learn about boundaries and rules.  The childminder supports children's creative development skilfully. For example, she encourages children to engage joyfully in dancing and playing musical instruments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to use the outdoor learning environment, to further support children who prefer to learn outside.  At times, the childminder does not fully encourage children to develop their focus and attention during activities, to help build upon their skills and 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

 take more opportunities to extend children's learning outdoors for those children who learn best outside  consider strategies to help children to develop their attention and focus, to support them to make the best possible progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's learning and the childminder's teaching during a range of activities.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the childminder's suitability to work with children, and reviewed parents' written feedback made available during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with a parent to gain their views on the childminder's service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her role and responsibilities in child protection and implements a good range of policies and procedures to keep children safe. She knows whom to contact should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder values the importance of working with others involved in children's care and has made effective links with other professionals. For example, she attends local childminders' meetings to share good practice. The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge up to date and has undertaken training to enhance her provision. For example, she has attended courses on supporting nutrition in young children and shared this information with parents. The childminder has effective procedures to monitor children's overall progress. She has developed her knowledge of assessment effectively since her last inspection to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of age-appropriate activities indoors, which are based on her knowledge of children's individual needs. For example, she encourages children to try printing with vegetables to further their interest in exploring paint. She follows children's lead and children access a variety of resources independently. The childminder helps children develop their understanding of language and supports their speaking skills well. For example, they share books and children point out their favourite animals in the pictures while the childminder introduces new words and vocabulary. Children develop their imaginary skills well. For example, they use play figures and construction toys to act out their experiences outside of the setting. The childminder reflects on children's learning and shares these observations with parents regularly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a friendly and welcoming environment for children and families. She is kind and caring towards children, who form strong attachments to her. She builds strong bonds with children, who seek comfort and support from her. The childminder ensures children have a voice and she takes account of their individual preferences and needs well. The childminder helps teach children about healthy eating through everyday activities. For example, children explore vegetables when making artwork. She provides a range of nutritious home-cooked meals and helps children to learn about following hygienic routines. Her setting is safe for children and she uses risk assessment procedures to minimise any potential hazards. The childminder plans some outings for children. For example, she attends some stay-and-play sessions and takes children on local trips to help them develop an understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children actively explore their environment and keenly investigate a broad variety of equipment. They have opportunities to gain small-muscle control and enjoy drawing. Children begin to use early problem-solving skills. For example, when working out how building blocks fit together. Children show a keen interest in sound while they play the musical instruments excitedly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433857 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 1101071 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding 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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