Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date 5 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 professional and enthusiastic childminder works effectively with her assistants. They provide suitable resources and a stimulating, homely and welcoming environment for children. n Children are settled, happy and secure in the childminder's home. They share strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder and her assistants are caring and attentive to children's needs and support their emotional well-being effectively. n Partnerships with parents are very effective. Parents comment that their children are happy and the childminder is very professional. Daily sharing of information provides good continuity of care and learning for children. n The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to making continuous improvements. She takes account of the views of her assistants and parents to evaluate her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the organisation of group activities is not as effective as possible, to meet the needs of the youngest children fully. n The childminder has not fully established highly focused support and supervision for her assistants to help enhance and develop their practice even further.

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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 review the organisation of group activities to provide opportunities for the youngest children to become fully engaged n enhance arrangements for supporting assistants to provide further opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed documentation, including children's development records, policies and the self-evaluation form. n The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to professional development. She is currently working towards a relevant level 3 qualification to enhance her practice. The childminder and her assistants have current paediatric first-aid certificates and know how to act in the event of a child requiring first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants observe and monitor children's progress and provide activities to support the next steps in their learning. Children's communication and language are supported well. The childminder and her assistants ask children questions and listen to their responses. For example, they talk about bonfire night. Children excitedly describe the colours and noise of fireworks. Children have fun making fruit kebabs. They develop their small muscles as they master skills in holding utensils to cut fruit safely. The childminder and her assistants encourage children to explore the smell and texture of different types of fruit. The childminder takes opportunities to extend children's learning further. She supports their mathematical development, such as encouraging children to count the fruit and talk about colours and shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles. They enjoy physical play, such as playing with balls in the childminder's garden. They make regular trips to the local park to collect natural resources. The childminder provides nutritious home-cooked food, which she carefully prepares to meet each child's dietary needs. Children behave well and learn to care for others. They learn quickly what is expected of them, use good manners and understand boundaries. Children learn about the wider community. For example, they make weekly trips to a care home, where they participate in activities with older people.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including children who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Children who speak English as an additional language have frequent opportunities to hear and use words in their home languages, as well as English. Children are motivated to learn and engage well in activities. They develop independence from an early age. For example, they make choices and learn to manage their self-care needs independently. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497184 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10077302 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder provides childcare from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, most of the year, excluding bank holidays and family holidays.The childminder works with three assistants. She is registered to receive funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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