Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 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 is highly committed to her role. Overall, she leads her assistants well to ensure children receive good standards of care and education. Children are happy, safe and feel emotionally secure.  The childminder supports children particularly well during times of change in their lives. For example, she talks to them about what is happening and reads age-appropriate books to help them understand the world around them.  The childminder has a high regard for children's health and well-being. For instance, she makes a great effort to provide children with healthy home-cooked meals and talks to them about the effects of foods on their bodies, supporting their good health.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents report that they are very happy with the service they receive. They comment on the 'respectful and stimulating environment' and find that their children make good developmental progress in relation to their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's assistants are not as effective as possible at helping children to learn about the natural world.  At times, the childminder does not make toys easily accessible to extend children's play outdoors.

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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

 support assistants to more effectively extend children's understanding of the world  make better use of the resources available to support the learning and enjoyment of children who benefit from learning outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates the provision and targets areas for improvement.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she operates her childminding business and looked at children's records, planning documentation and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector read written feedback from parents to obtain their views about the service.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and interacted with children at appropriate times.  The inspector discussed children's play, learning and progress with the childminder and her assistants.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a secure understanding of the signs that children may be at risk of harm and know how to report these. The childminder and her assistants reflect regularly on what they do and discuss ways to further improve their practice. For example, after visiting other early years settings, the childminder introduced 'circle time' to their daily routine, to support children's listening skills. This has had a positive impact on their learning. The childminder reads relevant childcare materials to keep her knowledge up to date and shares the information gained with parents to benefit their children. She holds regular supervision meetings and follows effective recruitment procedures to ensure that her assistants are suitable.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and tracks children's learning accurately, which helps her plan age-appropriate activities. For example, children enjoy talking about the weather and singing nursery songs during group time. This helps to keep them motivated. Children benefit greatly from the wide range of resources to support their love for counting and problem solving. For example, they count, match shapes and complete jigsaw puzzles successfully. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. For instance, they listen to stories and repeat key words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder supports children's early writing skills effectively. For example, she gives them lots of praise as they draw and write using 'the magic board'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants know children well. They are attentive and respond to children's individual needs promptly. For example, they are quick to notice when children need rest or sleep. Others are supported effectively as they test and improve their early walking skills. All children adopt good hygiene practices that support their health. For example, they learn to clean their hands before eating and after messy play. The childminder gives children plenty of time to develop their imaginative and creative skills. For instance, children have lots of fun 'going for walks with their baby' or 'making tea'. They show increasing confidence and good levels of concentration.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have very positive attitudes to learning. They are keen to take part in many activities and behave well. For example, younger children play alongside each other and are learning to share. They show respect for their toys and help adults to tidy them away. Children become independent learners. They lead their own play and move around safely. Overall, children make good progress and gain the skills they need for the next stage of their learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490066 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 1015509 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 6

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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 offers her service from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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