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 confident. The childminder takes time to settle children well. For example, she maintains their familiar home routines and ensures that comforters, if needed, are available to children. The childminder interacts warmly with children, such as giving them lots of eye contact and getting down to their level. The childminder has high overall expectations of children and values each child as an individual.

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The provision is good

The curriculum builds on children's experiences. They make good progress in preparation for school. Children develop good early mathematics skills. The childminder counts objects with children as they play with them. She teaches children the names of different shapes as they sort shapes during play. Children have good physical skills. For instance, the childminder takes them out to the park each day, where they practise running, climbing and jumping. They learn good small-muscle control, for instance by balancing bricks and completing puzzles. Children learn about difference. The childminder explains the meaning of special religious and cultural events, such as Black History Month, Hanukkah and Diwali.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder is gentle and fair in her approach. She shares her expectations for behaviour and uses praise to help children to act in positive ways.

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need to do better?

n The childminder prepares a wide range of engaging activities for children. Children are confident and keen learners. They engage well with activities and have good levels of concentration. Children play cooperatively together and learn to share well. The childminder checks their progress regularly and uses this information to present children with appropriate challenges. All children make good progress. n Children develop good communication and language skills. For instance, the childminder uses a puppet theatre to create stories to support children's language skills. She sings lots of songs and action rhymes, where children learn new words. n Children learn to do things for themselves. They take off their coats and shoes when they arrive, supported by the childminder where needed. Younger children feed themselves and fetch their own drinks. n The childminder supports children's creative development effectively. For

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instance, children use crunchy leaves and glue to create pictures of hedgehogs. They use markers and paint to create drawings, which supports their small- muscle skills well. n The childminder helps children to gain good understanding of the world. She

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3 November 2022 takes them on walks to point out changes in nature as the seasons turn. For example, the childminder talks to children about hedgehogs hiding under fallen leaves in autumn. n Children develop good musical skills. They explore the sounds of different musical instruments, such as bells, guitars and xylophones. n The childminder reflects on her practice regularly. Where needed, she changes activities to promote best outcomes for children. The childminder sets goals to build ongoing improvements. For instance, she plans to develop children's understanding of the world further. n The childminder is committed to the development of her knowledge and skills. For example, she attended a course on autism which improved her understanding in this area. She reads early years articles to keep up to date with best practice ideas. n Children act with care and caution. They walk indoors and use the stairs safely.

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need to do better?

The childminder teaches children about road safety and children act with care when walking outdoors. n The childminder works well with parents. She keeps them well informed of children's progress by talking with them each day and provides updates on secure software applications. The childminder helps parents to support their children's development. For instance, she provides them with healthy ideas for children's meals at home. n The childminder prepares nutritious snacks for children and stores their packed lunches appropriately. She ensures that children have regular physical exercise to promote their good health. The childminder has started to teach children about good oral hygiene. However, this has not been embedded to promote children's awareness of how to maintain healthy teeth and gums. n The childminder has not fully developed ways for children to learn about and understand their feelings and the feelings of others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder prioritises children's safety. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by attending regular training. The childminder knows how to spot the signs that a child might be at risk of abuse. She has secure understanding of procedures to follow to report her concerns to protect children from harm. The childminder is aware of the need to notify Ofsted about significant events. She obtains permission from parents for different activities, including taking photos of children for work purposes. The childminder keeps children safe, indoors and outdoors. She carries out risk assessments to ensure that children are protected from harm.

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should:

3 November 2022 n help children to develop a deeper awareness of good oral hygiene practices to support their physical health n strengthen children's understanding of different emotions to support their personal and social development further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359470 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10235128 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 16 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Shepherds Bush, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round, except on public bank holidays. She accepts funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent, while they viewed the premises. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children and discussed children's progress. n The inspector read and considered written comments from parents during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

3 November 2022 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

3 November 2022 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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