Childminder EY343789

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder is caring and compassionate. She gets to know the children exceedingly well as they settle into her home. She gathers useful information from parents before children start and uses her own observations to plan a broad range of resources and activities which follow their interests and abilities well. Children laugh with the childminder and have fun. They come to her for a reassuring cuddle and together they sing familiar songs. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She uses feedback from parents and other professionals effectively to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), building on their learning well. The childminder ensures that she regularly keeps parents updated with their children's progress. She provides children with many opportunities to build on their social skills and interact with other children. They regularly visit local playgroups, soft-play centres and the

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need to do better?

n Children are confident, happy and eager to explore the activities available to them. Children settle well because the childminder gets to know their unique personalities. She takes a great deal of time to ensure she has ample information about their needs, likes and dislikes. She plans activities which follow their interests well and ensures her home is safe and secure for all children to play in. n The childminder provides excellent care for children's personal needs. For example, she has undertaken training with the community nurse to ensure she understands children's medical needs thoroughly and is able to cope with any need which may arise. n Parents speak highly about the childminder and value the superb care she provides. n The childminder is highly respectful towards children. She regularly offers them praise as she plays with them, building their confidence and self-esteem. n Children are growing in independence. The childminder gives them time and

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need to do better?

space to complete tasks for themselves and freedom to move and explore. n The childminder communicates well with children. For example, she uses familiar songs and rhymes, uses Makaton sign language, talks about the games they are playing and asks children questions to extend their vocabulary. In turn, children make their needs known to the childminder and are building on their communication skills. n The childminder has developed a focused and well-balanced curriculum. She uses regular observations to plan activities which support the next steps in children's learning. As a result, all children are eager to join in, explore and play. n The childminder extends children's learning well. For example, she uses different

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need to do better?

20 September 2019 resources inside bags to explore sound and texture. However, she needs to ensure that she continues to provide challenge in activities to deepen their knowledge, understanding and skills, especially for those children with SEND. n Children enjoy early literacy activities. For example, they snuggle in on the childminder's lap to look at books and sing some of their favourite songs. n The childminder has formed strong bonds with other professionals involved in children's care. They regularly share information about how to support children's needs, which the childminder builds into daily play and activities. n The childminder uses her own online research to support her professional development. For example, she is currently learning Makaton and has completed courses on supporting children with SEND. n The childminder makes excellent use of local amenities such as the park and soft-play centres, giving children opportunities for physical development.

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Children learn to take risks and try things out for themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of child protection and is extremely vigilant in keeping children safe. She knows how to seek advice should she need it and the procedure to follow to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training and makes sure that her knowledge and understanding are up to date. She assesses risk effectively and ensures her home is safe and secure for all children to play in.

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should:

n develop high expectations for children's achievements in all activities and provide additional challenge to further their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343789 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10073789 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Shepherd's Bush, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She operates from 8am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback. n The inspector completed a 'learning walk' with the childminder. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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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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