Childminder EY282431

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

Children benefit from a calm and nurturing learning environment that helps them feel safe and secure. The childminder comforts the new children when they are upset. Children settle well into the daily routines and choose their favourite toys to play with. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents about what their children know and can do. She uses such information along with her observations to plan for next steps. The childminder plays with the children and praises them as they learn new knowledge and skills. The childminder helps children to learn about 'people who help us'. For example, children visit the local fire station. This helps them learn about fire safety and understand that different people have special roles in the community. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She introduces books to children. However, at times, she does not give children enough time to think about her questions and

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The provision is good

further develop their language skills. The childminder seeks the views of parents and others to help improve her service. However, she does not fully consider ways to build upon her professional skills to further develop her teaching to an outstanding level and to help children make even better progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shows interest in children's play and ensures that resources are accessible to them. She supports children's learning effectively and is confident to provide extra support to help children catch up. Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. The childminder helps to prepare children well for the next stages of their learning and development, including starting school. However, her professional development is not focused sufficiently enough on improving the already good practice and raising the outcomes for children to a higher level. n Children learn to relate well to others. They use their imagination well. For example, younger children love to explore construction tools and make good attempts at making their favourite models. Older children keenly explore little cars and trucks and can name some of their shapes. Children learn to count, sort and match objects correctly. They are proud to show their work to the

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need to do better?

childminder, who praises them for their good efforts. Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think before responding to questions. n The childminder talks to children in a calm manner and supports their social and emotional well-being effectively. She shares her behaviour procedures and rules with parents and their children so that they know what is expected. Children learn to share toys fairly and to take turns. They listen carefully and develop good attitudes to learning. Children's behaviour is generally good. n The childminder helps children to adopt a healthy attitude. For example, children

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need to do better?

4 October 2019 know they need to drink water to keep themselves hydrated. The childminder takes children to the local park and walks in the locality. This helps children to develop their physical skills and to become familiar with the local community. The childminder undertakes checks on outings and her home to help children remain safe. n The childminder forms close links with other providers when the time comes for the children to move on. n Partnerships between the childminder and parents are positive. For example, the childminder shares the children's experiences with parents and offers them guidance on how to support their children's learning at home. n Parents are delighted with the good care and support their children receive from this caring and friendly childminder. They confirm that their children learn well and look forward to coming to the childminder's home. Overall, children develop a good sense of belonging and self-worth.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has attended more safeguarding training since the previous inspection. For example, she has a good understanding of child protection issues, including the different types and signs of abuse. She is confident to share such knowledge with parents to help keep children safe and secure. The childminder helps to ensure that only suitable people can access her home when working with children. The childminder is fully aware of the action to take in the event of a safeguarding concern.

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should:

n give children enough time to think before answering questions to help develop their speaking skills n establish systems for continual professional development that increase the potential to achieve excellent standards of practice and even better outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282431 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10073368 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 2 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in White City in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She operates her service throughout the year from Monday to Friday. The childminder is in receipt of funding for children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a tour with the childminder around her home to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector sampled the childminder's policies, procedures and children's development records. n The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children and her process for reflecting on her practice, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took into account the comments and suggestions of parents and children.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

4 October 2019 4 October 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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