Childminder in Westminster

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 build strong bonds with the very caring childminder. They settle quickly in her care and benefit from the warm and welcoming environment that she has created. Children benefit from the rich environment and enjoy activities that link with their interests. For example, they delight in stacking the large blocks while telling the childminder the colours they use. The childminder is a positive role model who helps children to manage their feelings. She works closely with parents and extends what children enjoy learning at home to her provision. For example, to help children settle, she shares books they enjoy at home and at her provision with parents. This helps children to settle and they delight in reading their favourite stories.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and develop a secure understanding of what is expected from them. They develop a sense of responsibility and confidently follow the childminder's instructions, for instance when they happily help her at tidy-up time, snack time and lunchtime. Children's voices are heard and help to build their curriculum at the provision. For example, the childminder uses their interest in dinosaurs to engage children in singing sessions. They use the toy dinosaurs to copy the actions of the songs. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem.

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n The childminder engages children's interest in early mathematics. She adds opportunities for counting into conversation and play. For example, children count how many blocks of each colour they use to build a tower. They also count how many slices of banana they have for snack. Children enjoy activities led by the childminder and enjoy being praised for their achievements. n The childminder knows the children well and talks confidently about what they can do. She closely assesses their learning needs and implements their next steps in the activities she plans and in play opportunities initiated by the children. For example, she plans an activity using dry rice and different containers. She teaches new words to children, such as 'full' and 'empty'. Children delight in taking part in the activity. They add their toy dinosaur to the activity, which helps them to engage and concentrate very well in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a good teacher. She sits at children's level and has fun with them during play. The childminder plans an individual educational programme for each child. She shares detailed information about this with parents. Children have a very secure extension of their learning between home and the provision. n The childminder is very inclusive and provides children with plenty of opportunities to enjoy their local community. Children learn about others around them. They are polite and show high levels of respect. The childminder teaches

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4 October 2022 children about where they live in Britain. For example, she teaches them about festivals and the Royal Family and talks about different types of occupations. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of living healthy lifestyles. She supports their physical development with lots of opportunities to be physically active outside. Additionally, children learn about healthy eating. They enjoy nutritious meals and drinking water throughout the day. n The childminder ensures that her mandatory training is kept up to date. She takes part in additional training to boost her practice and teaching skills. She is knowledgeable about her role in preparing children well for the next stage of their education, including school. n The childminder reads to children regularly. Children enjoy looking at the pictures in storybooks and interact with the childminder during reading sessions. However, at times, there is capacity to give more time for children to think and

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need to do better?

encourage them to do more for themselves, to increase their independence skills even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to keep children safe. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and has procedures in place to respond appropriately to concerns. This includes who to report any concerns about children and any allegations raised against adults living with her. The childminder attends regular child protection training. She is knowledgeable regarding identifying if children are being exposed to radicalisation. The childminder supervises children closely. She has effective procedures to keep children safe at her provision and on outings. She conducts thorough risk assessments of the areas they use to remove hazards.

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should:

n provide children with more time to think and respond to questions and requests, to help encourage them to do more for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475744 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10236341 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 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the London Borough of Westminster. She cares for children from 8.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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