Childminder EY259374

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2018 17 July 2017

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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 has made good improvements since the last inspection. She is well aware of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision and has put clear goals in place to build ongoing improvement.  The childminder has established good links with parents and other settings that children attend since the previous inspection. She shares information about their development to enable them to complement children's learning outside her setting.  The childminder prepares activities which motivate children well and stimulate their curiosity. For example, children enjoy tearing up different textured leaves from the garden and selecting other sensory resources, such as feathers and coloured glue, to make a 'people' collage.  Children behave well and show care and thought towards others. They follow the childminder's good example. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and build an increasing awareness of how to keep themselves safe in their play and

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This provision is good

learning.  The environment is safe and welcoming. Children use a wide range of good-quality toys and equipment, and are supported well by the childminder to stay safe as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder's use of questioning does not give children time to develop their own play and think through their ideas.  The childminder does not always make the sharpest use of assessments to help children make the best possible progress and quickly identify any gaps in their development.

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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

 build on teaching strategies and improve the use of questioning to allow children time to lead their own play and develop their own ideas  sharpen the use of assessments to identify more precisely children's next steps in learning, to help them make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled the childminder's planning documents, and discussed children's individual learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes.  The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works effectively with her co-minder in a strong and cooperative partnership. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding and knows whom to contact if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. Many improvements have been made since the last inspection. For example, the childminder carries out regular checks to ensure her provision is safe for children to use. In addition, the childminder undertakes detailed risk assessments to ensure children's safety on trips and outings and when playing in the garden. The childminder provides a challenging learning environment that effectively meets the needs of children of different ages.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities and gives them choices, which help them to learn that their views are important. For example, children choose which instruments to play and are encouraged to develop a sense of time and rhythm as they bang drums in time to music. The childminder differentiates activities well according to children's age and stage of development, and skilfully builds on children's spontaneous play. For example, she knows when to introduce the right resources to support their interests and abilities to extend their learning through play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm, welcoming and homely environment where children are very well looked after. She places the highest priority on fostering children's physical and emotional well-being. Children develop an appreciation of healthy exercise and physical activity, for instance, through frequent walks to the local school and many visits to parks and other local places of interest. They learn about staying safe as they hold hands with the childminder and watch for the 'green man' to indicate that it is safe to cross the road. Children show consideration for others and are helped to learn about different cultures and backgrounds, for example, by accessing a good range of books and resources. The childminder helps children to understand about being kind and sharing with their friends. Children put on their own coats and follow good hygiene routines as they learn to wash their hands independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a good range of early number, writing and reading skills. They are eager to learn and join in activities with enthusiasm. Children have fun practising letter formation and enjoy number games in support of their literacy and mathematical skills. Older children identify their own name and are beginning to write letters while younger children gleefully make marks and show pride in their achievements. All children, including those who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities, are actively gaining the skills and knowledge they need for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259374 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 1110256 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She regularly works with another childminder and occasionally an assistant works at the premises. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification 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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