Childminder EY485102

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 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 warm, friendly, and supports children to feel safe and secure in her setting. She forms trusting relationships with children and offers them comfort and reassurance.  The childminder knows children well and gathers detailed observations on their learning to help her plan challenging and interesting activities. Children show they are keen to take part.  Children are confident and curious to explore, and they develop strong communication skills. The childminder models clear spoken language for children and helps them to think through their ideas. Children make good progress in readiness for school.  The childminder is reflective and successfully evaluates the quality of her service. She values the feedback from others and is proactive about identifying ways to develop her provision further. She has high aspirations for herself and for children.  The childminder supports children's creativity well and offers them opportunities to

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This provision is good

explore their senses. For example, children talk about materials and how they feel as they mix their own modelling dough.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share her detailed knowledge of children's abilities with staff at other settings to help provide consistency as children settle in a new environment.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to further develop children's number knowledge and early mathematical skills.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to share relevant information and provide even more consistency for children's learning and care  extend opportunities for children to develop their early counting skills further, to help them make the best possible progress in their mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's play and the childminder's teaching during a range of activities, including accompanying the childminder to a nursery to collect children.  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.  The inspector reviewed parents' written feedback and 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 in child protection and is alert to any signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She has a confident understanding of whom to contact and the importance of maintaining children's well-being. The childminder is proactive about keeping her professional skills and knowledge up to date. For example, she accesses online training and has recently developed a more in-depth knowledge about protecting children from possible radicalisation. The childminder makes strong links with parents and offers them regular opportunities to contribute their ideas to children's ongoing assessments. The childminder has a detailed overview of the progress children make over time. She is quick to identify ways to challenge children and support their next stage of development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of activities that engage children in their learning. She skilfully builds on children experiences and helps them to learn about the wider world. For example, children enjoyed hatching real butterflies and the childminder extended their interest further by making trays with leaves and pretend insects, which children were eager to explore. The childminder supports children physical development well. For example, children develop their small-muscle control using tools to form shapes and manipulate modelling dough. The childminder shares books with children and encourages their early literacy skills. For example, they look at reference books about insects, which they borrow from the library. The childminder helps children to identify letters and marks that are familiar to them in the text and in the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment where children gain a sense of belonging. Children behave well at all times and show kindness and consideration for one another. The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle and provides a range of nutritious snacks and meals, which children enjoy. Children have opportunities to be active and the childminder plans activities out in the local environment. For example, they visit the zoo, parks and stay-and-play sessions. The childminder helps children to take pride in being independent and encourages children to learn about supporting their own self-care needs. The childminder ensures her environment is safe and teaches children about recognising possible dangers. For example, they talk about road awareness and crossing safely when on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good understanding of how things work. For example, they use technology skilfully to explore cause and effect. Children articulate their ideas well and ask questions to make sense of their experiences. For example, children comment on changes in the environment. They develop strong physical skills and enjoy running races with each other, negotiating space around each other well. Children make good progress and gain many key skills in preparation for their move to school or pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485102 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 1013279 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 the London Borough of Westminster. She operates from Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, for 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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