Childminder EY346718

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and confident learners. They enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. The childminder has formed strong bonds with children and their families. She ensures parents are kept up to date with children's progress through daily conversations and electronic updates. Children benefit from high expectations in the childminder's home. Children learn to do things for themselves. The childminder supports children's independence and encourages them to complete small tasks. For example, they help to set the table for snack and display a can-do attitude as they follow the childminder's instructions. Children are confident and move freely within the environment inside and outside. The childminder has strong links within the local childminding network. She is highly supportive of other childminders and organises a local playgroup session, where fellow childminders can meet and share ideas and knowledge, thus improving the quality of outcomes

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a range of exciting activities, which the childminder plans to help them make good progress in their learning. For example, they use coloured counters and a frame to learn about different colours and refine their hand coordination. However, at times, the childminder misses opportunities to build on previous learning in order to ensure knowledge is firmly embedded and that children make excellent progress. Although the childminder uses her observations to plan for children's next steps, they are not detailed enough to ensure children's individual needs are being targeted effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, and children benefit from a well-resourced garden and a wide range of experiences. She supports children to manage risks in their play through close supervision, for example when climbing small slides in the garden. The childminder takes children to the local park and playgroups and they are introduced to the wider community. This provides opportunities for children to interact with others, develop their social skills and build their confidence to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder promotes children's speech and language well, engaging children in frequent conversations. For example, they talk about what they see on cards and the childminder encourages children to repeat words. Children speak well for their age and have a broad range of vocabulary. They have access to a wide range of books and technology toys with a focus on letters.

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Children are introduced to basic letter sounds, such as 'a' for apple, which helps support their early literacy skills. n The childminder has formed a local childminding group where she meets with

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12 March 2020 other early years professionals. She uses information from these discussions alongside training to help support children. For example, she has formed a local playgroup for childminders, to build on children's physical and socialisation skills. n The childminder has established good working relationships with parents, which enables children to settle well. She keeps in regular contact with parents and shares her observations of children's activities. Parents make positive comments about the care the childminder provides, including the good range of activities and her caring and nurturing approach. n Overall, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She successfully supports their learning across all areas of the curriculum. However, she does not use her observations and planning effectively enough to ensure all children make the best possible progress.

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need to do better?

n Children show a positive attitude and are keen to take part in the activities the childminder provides. However, at times, the childminder does not build on children's learning from one activity to another. For example, she talks about colours while playing a game but does not talk about colours while building with bricks. This restricts opportunities for children to extend and consolidate their learning. n Children are well behaved. They learn to take turns effectively, such as during group games. Children respond well and persevere until they put all of their counters in the frame. They celebrate with an energetic, 'Yes'. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. n Good attention is given to supporting children's health and well-being. The childminder's home is clean and she takes relevant action to prevent the spread of infection. She provides healthy snacks and plenty of opportunities for children

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need to do better?

to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle, such as the importance of brushing their teeth.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider safeguarding concerns, such as those linked to the 'Prevent' duty. She is aware of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children and knows who to contact should she have any concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of the premises before children arrive and assesses all activities that children take part in. She frequently carries out further safety checks, such as ensuring the garden is free from hazards after rain. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

12 March 2020 n review how observations are used to ensure planning meets the individual needs of each child and develop teaching and children's achievements to even higher levels n widen teaching skills and methods of supporting children's learning during play to ensure they make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346718 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10128452 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 20 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in East Acton, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She offers care from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder is qualified at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Parents' views were gathered through written statements to gain their views of the childminder and her provision. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and discussed the activities she provides for children. n A range of documentation was looked at by the inspector, including the childminder's qualifications and her self-evaluation process. n The inspector observed the childminder in the inside and outside environments, and assessed the quality of her interactions with children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and spoke to the children throughout the day.

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Inspection activities

12 March 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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12 March 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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