Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2018 6 June 2017

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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 has made good improvements to her practice since the last inspection. For example, she now monitors children's progress, improving outcomes for children. She identifies the next steps for each child and effectively plans for their learning. She has improved systems for recording medication administered, to protect children's welfare.  The caring childminder shares close bonds with children in her care. Children are secure and happy. They approach the childminder with ease and the childminder meets their care needs well.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares information about their children's development to help keep them up to date about their children's progress. Parents comment they are happy with the care their children receive.  The childminder keeps the required documentation to help protect children's welfare. She has a range of comprehensive policies and procedures, which she shares well with

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to help children develop a deeper understanding of healthy lifestyles, for example, the impact of good hygiene and healthy eating on good health.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of every opportunity to encourage children to develop their independence.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to be more independent and learn to do things by themselves  provide more opportunities for children to develop a greater understanding of healthy lifestyles and good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's development records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector observed activities and spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of written and verbal comments from parents.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development, for example, through research and training. She shares her knowledge with her assistant to provide a consistent approach to children learning. The childminder reflects on her practice and takes account of the views of parents and early years advisers, to develop her practice and make improvements. The childminder has effective links with schools, which help to provide continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant well so that she is aware of her role and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a suitable environment and resources to support children's learning. She engages well with children and supports their learning effectively. For example, she asks questions to encourage good language development. The childminder implements what she learns from professional development. For example, following a music training session, she has increased opportunities for children to make and hear music. Children thoroughly enjoy music-and-movement activities. They join in familiar songs and move their bodies in rhythm to the sounds they hear.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children develop positive patterns of behaviour from an early age. For example, children are polite and show consideration for others. Children have frequent opportunities to go on trips, enjoy fresh air and exercise. For example, they make trips to local parks and visit local groups, where they socialise with other children and develop their physical skills. Children learn to develop respect and understanding of others. For instance, they take part in celebrations to help them learn about different cultures and beliefs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are confident, motivated and eager to learn. Children have regular opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. They recognise shapes, learn about size and count during activities. Children are developing good early literacy skills. Younger children thoroughly enjoy looking at books. Older children are able to recognise letters in their name. Children learn many skills, which prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486550 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 1107948 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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