Childminder EY459149

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 cared for in a safe, welcoming and homely environment. They show that they are happy and feel safe. Children form close attachments to the childminder and thoroughly enjoy their time with her. They enjoy her comforting cuddles and readily seek reassurance when they are tired. Settling-in procedures are rigorous and closely follow each individual child's needs. The childminder uses information from parents to help children feel secure in her care. This successfully supports children's emotional development.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model. She keeps consistent boundaries and actively encourages children to use good manners. Children are encouraged to be polite and say 'please' and 'thank you'. They enjoy activities which involve them learning about people who are different to themselves. For instance, children enjoy using books, resources and toys that reflect differences and similarities in themselves and others. They enjoy regular trips into the local community and spend time outside.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans interesting activities which interest and encourage children to learn. Children show high levels of concentration as they play, for example when they make 'rain' by squeezing facecloths into the water. However, at times, the childminder is quick to tidy away activities while children are still engaged, which does not allow children to explore and learn as well as they could. The childminder is ambitious for children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps a well-ordered home and is very organised and reflective towards her use of self-evaluation. She values the comments of parents and the local authority adviser in helping to identify areas for improvement and change. She acknowledges that, recently, her reflections have highlighted areas of training which would support her practice. She is determined to build on the quality and depth of her own professional development. n Children are making good progress. The childminder observes, tracks and monitors children closely to help to identify potential gaps and provide additional support if required. The childminder has a clear understanding of what children need to learn next to make the progress of which they are capable. She shares with parents information on children's learning and provides ideas on how they can continue learning when at home. n Children are supported to develop good communication skills. The childminder

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need to do better?

introduces new words that younger children repeat to help increase their widening range of vocabulary. Children are developing a love of stories. They eagerly listen at story time and use puppets of the story's characters. Children

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need to do better?

13 February 2020 are starting to use their recall and memory skills. For instance, they immediately identify a duck in the book they are reading and try to copy sounds. n Children are provided with good opportunities to explore the local environment with the childminder. For example, they visit local parks and play centres. This helps to support their physical well-being and their understanding of the wider world. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents report that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They express how their children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and comment on her 'warmth, clarity of information and organisation'. n Overall, the childminder engages with the children well. She plays alongside children and follows their interests, asking questions and listening to what they have to say. Children are keen to explore and be involved in activities. However,

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need to do better?

during adult-led activities, the childminder does not follow the children effectively. She is quick to tidy up while the children are engaged. n The childminder develops children's independence throughout their daily routines. For example, children decide when they would like their snack. The childminder promotes children's understanding of good hygiene procedures. She supports children to ensure their hands are clean before snack, while explaining about germs. n Children behave well and use good manners. The childminder is a very good role model to children. She gently reminds young children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. She uses a range of techniques to encourage sharing. For example, she plays alongside the children, helping them choose which doll to play with. n The childminder blends mathematical concepts into children's play. For instance, they count as they see how long they can make raindrops for. Older children

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need to do better?

understand about numbers being in sequence and are able to tell the childminder what comes next.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the wider aspects of safeguarding. She recognises the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child who is at risk of harm and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder recognises the times when it is appropriate to speak with parents and provide them with a little extra support and guidance. She is clear about her responsibility to ensure all household members have suitability checks completed when they become an adult.

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should:

13 February 2020 n seek further professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to consistently high levels n strengthen adult-led activities to allow children more time to explore and develop their knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459149 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10075387 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 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Victoria, in the London Borough of Westminster. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm, throughout the year, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector jointly observed an activity and discussed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home. The inspector looked at the range of resources available for children's use and discussed how these support children's learning. n The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents. n The inspector viewed parents' written feedback about the childminder's provision. She took this into account. n The childminder talked to the inspector about children's learning and progress, including their next steps in learning and interests.

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Inspection activities

13 February 2020 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

13 February 2020 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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