Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 17 September 2015

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder regularly extends her professional knowledge and skills. For example, she undertakes online training and independently researches new initiatives and legislation. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning well. She provides a wide range of interesting and challenging resources and activities for children to explore freely. This helps all children to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder provides an extremely welcoming and nurturing environment. Children develop strong attachments with the childminder and each other and show very high levels of confidence. n Children behave well. They understand the age-appropriate rules and follow the clear instructions. n The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. Plans for improvements are securely based on promoting outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has introduced self-registration to support children's transitions to nursery.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not always make the most of interactions with children to consistently challenge their thinking skills to the highest level.

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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 develop questioning techniques to challenge children's critical thinking skills to extend their learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's outcomes. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the setting and observed the areas used for childminding purposes. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including policies, children's records, training certificates and suitability records. n The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good, secure knowledge about how to protect children from harm and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She thoroughly risk assesses her home and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. The childminder implements well-focused improvement plans to drive improvement and positive outcomes for all children. For example, since the previous inspection she has added visual aids in the garden to support children's number and letter recognition. The childminder routinely involves parents and children in her self-evaluation processes, through discussions and questionnaires.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes frequent observations of the children to assess their abilities and current stages of development. She shares this information with parents and provides them with ideas of how to continue their child's learning at home. The childminder supports the children's physical skills well. She provides activities to help them improve fine manipulative skills such as using knives to prepare fruit for snack. Older children progress well in their mathematical development. For example, during a topic about 'minibeasts' they test how many bugs will sink the lily pad at the water activity. The childminder develops younger children's communication and language skills well. For example, she encourages younger children to join in with the action rhymes and songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and has a strong knowledge of children's routines and needs. She is enthusiastic and offers lots of positive praise and encouragement, which help to boost children's self-esteem. Children behave well. They learn about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides fresh fruit for healthy snacks. The childminder ensures children have daily opportunities to exercise. For instance, she encourages them to use ride-on toys in the garden as well as taking regular trips to the local park to develop their physical skills. The childminder encourages children to be highly independent from a young age. For example, very young children willingly wash their hands before meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled. They show they feel safe and are willing to learn. Children demonstrate extremely high levels of confidence from a young age and feel exceptionally secure as they play. They enjoy the opportunity to explore their environment. Younger children are learning to be respectful and build caring relationships with others. All children develop good levels of independence. These are key skills that help ensure they are well prepared for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306772 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10106468 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the Fulham area of London. The childminder operates her service all day from Monday to Friday, all year round with the exception of some short holidays at Easter, Christmas and in the summer. She offers care for children before and after school, and all day in the school holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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