Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

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 are happy and settle quickly into the childminder's home. Their physical and emotional well-being is at the heart of this experienced childminder's practice. Children listen to the childminder and behave well. They show responsibility as they independently tidy up their toys when they have finished playing with them. The childminder follows the children's lead and supports them in making decisions about their learning through play. She has high expectations of what all children can achieve and plans a range of activities based on the children's interests. She is aware of how to build on what the children already know and provides them with opportunities to develop their imaginative skills. The childminder promotes a flow of information with parents to help support their children's learning at home. She provides parents with regular information about the activities children take part in and their achievements during their time with her. However, she does not always

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The provision is good

engage parents in their children's learning. The childminder supports children's acquisition of language well. She introduces new vocabulary when talking and singing with the children. Children have access to a range of books.

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need to do better?

n The childminder networks well with other childminders in the local area. Together they visit local toddler groups and children's centres. As a result, children enjoy opportunities to mix in larger groups. This supports their social skills and helps them to develop a sense of their community. n The childminder is experienced and organises her childcare service well. She implements her policies and procedures to provide a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder works collaboratively with other childminders to ensure she is well informed about any changes to legislation that affect her childcare business, to share good practice and exchange ideas. She proactively seeks out training that will support the well-being of the children in her care. n The childminder skilfully models learning for children and uses their interests effectively to engage them in play. She uses praise and encouragement well to

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need to do better?

help children learn to explore their environment and resources. For example, children eagerly engage the childminder in playing tea parties. n Children learn and develop across the areas of learning through well-thought-out activities. The childminder regularly checks what children know, understand and can do. She uses this information well to decide what children need to learn next. For example, the childminder chooses activities to develop children's small- muscle skills to support their pencil control for early writing. n The childminder uses children's interests and her knowledge of the curriculum to extend their learning. For example, she skilfully asks questions about colours and numbers during a sticking activity. Children and the childminder count

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need to do better?

15 October 2019 together while they play. This boosts children's understanding of mathematical concepts and numeracy. n Children have many opportunities to develop their early mark-making skills as they happily draw with pencils and crayons. They take delight in drawing around their hands and those of the childminder. n The childminder has a well-resourced book area, with a variety of storybooks and factual books for the children. n Children show good concentration as they engage with activities. The childminder observes children as they play. She supports their learning with skilled questioning. Children demonstrate a good range of vocabulary when they express their thoughts. They speak confidently and clearly. n Children learn to manage their own self-care. They wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. The childminder makes a range of home-cooked meals that are healthy and nutritious.

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need to do better?

n Relationships with parents are strong, based on good communication. The childminder shares ideas and suggestions for home learning to support children's continual development. However, some opportunities are missed to encourage parents to add their contributions to children's assessments to extend children's learning further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good, secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm, and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She is clear on her role and responsibilities with regards to keeping children safe. The childminder knows the procedure to follow should an allegation or complaint be made against her. She keeps her knowledge up to date. She reviews her policies and procedures regularly. The childminder thoroughly risk assesses her home and teaches children how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n encourage parents to contribute more consistently to ongoing assessments of children's achievements in learning

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309437 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10106470 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 17 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round. She offers funding for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder discussed children's learning and progress. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk of the setting to understand how the childminder organises the curriculum. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching during activities with the children. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including parents' feedback, safeguarding procedures and suitability records. n A meeting was held between the inspector and the childminder.

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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

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