Childminder 2502654

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder and his assistants provide an exciting and interesting environment for children to learn and explore. The childminder is committed to providing children with a space to develop and grow in their own individual ways. He adapts activities and planning to meet the needs of each child. Together with his assistants, he plans a broad range of activities and topics based on the children's interests. They carefully build on what the children already know and extend their thinking further. For example, children are currently learning about Brazil, following on from children's concerns about the fires in the Amazon rainforest. Children are extremely happy in their environment. They have established strong bonds with the childminder and his assistants, smiling and reaching out for them regularly. The childminder demonstrates a consistently respectful and calm manner and this makes a strong contribution to children's good behaviour; they follow instructions

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The provision is good

and understand the childminder's expectations. The childminder involves parents in their children's learning a great deal. He regularly acts on feedback and suggestions, which has created strong partnerships and led to parents feeling valued.

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need to do better?

n Children are confident and eager to join in the wide range of activities available to them. Babies settle well because the childminder and his assistants get to know their individual personalities. The childminder is a strong communicator who uses songs and rhymes to extend children's vocabulary. n The childminder and his assistants have high expectations for all children. They explain why certain behaviour is right or wrong in a respectful and gentle manner. This has contributed to children behaving well and having a positive approach to what is asked of them. n The childminder and his assistants work well together. He offers them support and guidance when needed. However, the monitoring of assistants' practice is not precise enough to enable him to prioritise where additional support or training may be needed. n The childminder has developed an ambitious and well-designed curriculum. He uses his regular assessments of what children can do to plan the next steps in

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their learning. As a result, all children are highly motivated to join in and develop their skills. n Children are developing a detailed knowledge of the world around them. The childminder plans exciting experiences based on the children's interests. For example, a recent visit from the local police focused on a child's keen interest in transport and different jobs people do. Children have many opportunities to learn about the natural world. For instance, they are learning how to recycle the different materials they use and demonstrate a strong understanding of how to

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11 September 2019 look after their planet. n The childminder makes excellent use of the local parks, giving children many opportunities for physical development. Children learn to take risks in a fun and active way. For example, they confidently demonstrated balancing skills during their recently introduced skateboarding lessons. n The childminder meets the needs of children of all ages effectively. He adapts activities to enable children to join in. For example babies were enabled to join in with children's singing by using musical instruments. n The childminder has developed strong systems to work in partnership with parents and adapts his practice based on parents' suggestions. n The childminder takes children on a wide range of trips around the local community. They enjoy travelling by public transport to visit museums and libraries. The childminder completes thorough and detailed risk assessments for

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all outings. n The childminder encourages children to become independent. For example, they are responsible for tidying up their activities before lunchtime. Children enjoy washing their hands and serving themselves food.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and his assistants have a good understanding of child protection and are extremely vigilant in keeping children safe. They know the potential signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm and how to report any possible concerns. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training and makes sure that his knowledge and understanding are always up to date. He assesses risks effectively and always maintains a safe and secure environment. When appointing new staff, the childminder follows thorough recruitment processes to make sure all staff are suitable to work with children.

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should:

n strengthen the monitoring and evaluation of provision to identify how practitioners' teaching skills can be developed further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2502654 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10122841 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 3 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Putney Bridge, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. He operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm for most of the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. He employs three assistants, with only two working alongside him at one time.

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Inspection activities

n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, assistants, children and parents at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. This included records of staff suitability and training. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk around the setting. n The inspector observed children during their activities, including at lunchtime.

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We carried out this inspection 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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11 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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