Childminder EY484804

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 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 childminder works effectively with her assistants to provide a welcoming learning environment and a wide variety of stimulating resources and activities which engages children.  The childminder provides clear guidance for children. They behave very well for their age. For example, they understand routines, use good manners and show kindness to others.  Children share secure attachments with the childminder. They approach her with ease and are relaxed and happy in her care.  The childminder supports children's independence well. For example, she encourages them to do things themselves and helps them rapidly develop self-care skills.  The childminder has a commitment to professional development. She regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and uses research to keep her knowledge up to date. She supports her assistant and trainee assistant to ensure they provide good- quality care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give children opportunities to extend their exploration and creative ideas from start to finish.  The childminder does not use her monitoring of children's progress consistently to inform planning and precisely target teaching to enhance children's 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

 review learning opportunities for children to further explore their own ideas and creativity  develop planning to target teaching even more precisely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke with the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed and evaluated learning activities with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' written and verbal comments.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including self-evaluation, policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises available for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder, her assistant and trainee assistant have a good understanding of how to protect children, including a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice. She seeks the views of her assistants, the parents and children to help her identify and make improvements that benefit children. Feedback from parents is complimentary. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals involved in children's care and learning, when the need arises.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and monitors their progress. She works closely with parents. They regularly share information in a variety of ways, such as through discussions, diaries and electronic communication, to help to provide good continuity for children's care. The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She talks to children during play and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. She provides opportunities for children to hear and use their home languages. The childminder encourages children to think. For example, children had fun as they thought of objects to pack in a suitcase for their holidays. They enjoyed searching in a bag for the objects they named.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they move their bodies during action songs and make frequent trips to the park with the childminder. They enjoy healthy home-cooked food and regularly drink water to stay hydrated. The childminder provides a safe environment for children. She completes regular risk assessments and helps children develop an understanding of how to stay safe, such as road safety. The childminder and her assistants respond well to children's care needs. For example, they notice when children need changing and are tired. Young children feel secure and settle well at rest time.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy listening to stories and handle books correctly from a young age. They recognise shapes and colours well. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They join in enthusiastically during group times. Children are developing skills they need to support the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484804 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 1010496 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 8

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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. She lives in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder works each weekday from 8.30am to 6.30pm, during most of the year. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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