Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 28 June 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She spends time talking to them about their children's individual needs at the start of the placement and keeps them well informed about children's daily achievements. n The childminder makes regular observations of children's engagement and enjoyment in their activities. She uses this knowledge to plan future activities and develop children's self-confidence. n The childminder and her co-childminder successfully encourage children's good behaviour and thoughtfulness towards others. They set a good example through their calm approach and friendly manner. n The childminder regularly evaluates the provision. She seeks ideas for improvement from children and parents, to help develop clear plans that help to maintain good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend and build on children's investigation and creative skills. n The childminder does not share enough information with other settings children attend, to help ensure consistency and continuity in their care and learning.

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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 extend the range of opportunities offered to children to help build on their investigation and creative ideas skills n strengthen the links with other settings children attend to share more comprehensive information about working together to build on children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is very clear and confident about her role in ensuring children's safety. She has a good knowledge of the procedures she should follow to raise a concern about a child. Ongoing and effective risk assessments help ensure that any hazards are identified and minimised. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she maintains and successfully implements documentation, records, policies and procedures that are required to meet children's needs. She shares her policies and procedures with parents, which provides them with the reassurance that their children are well cared for and safe. The childminder reflects on her practice well and identifies training opportunities to help to improve outcomes for children. For example, recent training has helped the childminder in understanding how she can further support younger children to learn to communicate in different ways.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children show a keen interest in the world around them and are confident to communicate their needs. They know where to put their belongings on arrival at the setting and move confidently around the childminder's home. Children enjoy talking to the childminder about their day at school and activities they have enjoyed with their families. The childminder provides a range of activities that follows children's interests overall. For instance, children enjoy play dough activities and make comparisons in size. They play matching games and show good concentration when completing puzzles. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, children enjoy dancing and talking about their favourite tunes. The childminder provides children with ongoing praise and encouragement, which motivates them to join in activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time in this welcoming home and form secure attachments with the childminder and her co-childminder. This helps to promote their confidence and self- esteem. The childminder helps children to lead a healthy lifestyle effectively. For example, she promotes children's knowledge and understanding of good hygiene and healthy eating. Children show an understanding of the wider world and the similarities and differences of families and communities beyond their own. They enjoy being physically active and spend time outdoors each day. Children practise new skills, such as putting on their gloves, and are confident to ask for help from the childminder when they need it.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281986 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10073359 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 4 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and works with a co-childminder. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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