Childminder in Westminster

Childminder report Flat 11, Shottsford, 100 Talbot Road, LONDON W2 5LG

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Inspection date 3 October 2018 Previous inspection date 22 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a stimulating and homely environment, indoors and outdoors. A wide range of resources is stored in clearly labelled and accessible boxes, enabling children to make choices from a very early age. n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She knows the families well, and regularly shares information with them about children's learning and development, to ensure a consistent approach. Parents comment on the 'safe, caring and flexible' service the childminder provides. n Children share strong bonds with the childminder. They show they are very happy and relaxed. The childminder supports their emotional well-being effectively. She is caring and attentive to their personal needs. n The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She uses age-appropriate strategies, such as providing a safe space for young children to calm down, and offers frequent praise and encouragement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not pitch language precisely for children's stage of development, to support very young children's language development as well as possible. n The systems for monitoring children's progress are not consistently sharply focused to identify children's next steps precisely.

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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

n increase opportunities for young children to hear and use simple words to extend their communication skills and learning further n enhance the systems for monitoring children's progress, to identify precisely the next steps in each child's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the self-evaluation and policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises available for children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands child protection procedures and knows the steps to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She regularly risk assesses her home, garden and any outings undertaken, to keep children safe in her care. The childminder reflects on her practice to make improvements for children. She has developed opportunities for children to hear and use their home languages, such as introducing dual-language books. The childminder makes use of professional development to enhance her practice. For example, she meets with other childminders and reads relevant publications.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are encouraged to become independent learners from an early age. They thoroughly enjoy exploring the environment and self-select toys. They use their small muscles as they investigate objects in a basket of sensory items. Young children have great fun being creative. For example, they squeal with delight as they bang musical instruments to make noises. They explore their senses as they feel paint on their hands. The childminder extends children's learning opportunities through regular outings. They visit the library and local groups, which provides opportunities for children to socialise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, they make trips to the park and play in the childminder's garden to develop their physical skills. The childminder encourages young children to build continually on their developing walking skills. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which parents currently provide. Children learn about the lives of others. For instance, they make trips out in the local community and learn about a variety of festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children quickly develop skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to nursery and school. They are eager and motivated to learn. They explore their ideas, make independent choices and develop confidence from an early age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135141 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10066757 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in in the London Borough of Westminster. The childminder offers care each weekday from 8.30am until 6pm, during most of the year, apart from bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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