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

The childminder and the assistants collaborate well to offer high-quality learning for children. All adults provide responsive and warm interactions to children, praising their achievements. This impacts positively on children's self-confidence and self- esteem, and they continue to explore and overcome challenges. Adults teach children how to respect each other's personal space and take turns in activities through stories and discussions during circle times. They practise these skills repetitively in adult-led groups and role play. This helps with children's positive behaviour towards their peers and carers.

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The provision is good

Adults motivate children to learn and explore, setting high expectations for their learning. Adults support children to make good progress. They have purposeful discussions with them and read books to help them gain strong skills in their communication and language. To prepare children for the transitions, the childminder reaches out to the local nurseries. This helps children to feel safe and secure in their new setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder maintains regular communication with parents regarding children's progress. The childminder informs parents about children's achievements and next steps, providing additional ideas to implement at home. This helps children to continue their progress at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a well-sequenced curriculum that considers the specific needs of each child. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and puts plans in place to develop her provision. Children are confident in the environment. They can explore different resources on their own. Children share their achievements proudly. For example, after a baby finds the bells on an adult's request, she claps and says 'yay'. n The childminder places great importance on the development of communication and language skills. Children are developing positive attitudes towards reading and storytelling. They show preference for certain books and nursery rhymes. This helps children to increase their vocabulary and learn about sentence formation. Adults provide rich vocabulary to children. For example, while playing with a watermill, the adult extends children's language by saying, 'Water is liquid; it is so wet!', 'look it is spinning', and 'let's pour'.

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n Children demonstrate a calm and positive nature. They are kind and show affection to each other by smiling, waving and cuddling. The childminder encourages children to respect and include everyone. Children learn about certain rules, such as 'good listening' and 'kind hands', as they participate in circle time. This helps children to develop empathy for each other in readiness

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27 March 2023 for school. n Children learn different physical skills during planned activities. Children have opportunities to practise walking in the fresh air during daily outings. Indoors, young babies use low furniture to pull themselves up. Some babies push along toys to practise walking when they are ready. Children work on their fine motor skills through mark making and pushing buttons on the toys. However, adults continue to meet the needs of older children, such as by cleaning their hands and picking up their activities. Therefore, children do not consistently get opportunities to challenge their self-help skills and maximise their independence. n Adults implement a set routine throughout the day to familiarise children with different parts of the routine. Adults offer several activities throughout the day to enrich children's learning experiences. However, adults could structure the activities and their role better. For example, during a painting activity, adults

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need to do better?

continuously move around the tables and give different instructions to children. This creates confusion and distraction for children and does not support them to concentrate and complete tasks at their pace. n The childminder encourages children to become familiar with mathematical concepts. Adults consistently include mathematical language, such as 'large' and 'small', in children's play. Furthermore, children practise counting skills throughout the day. For example, in circle time, they sing number songs. While playing with sand, adults model counting each scoop they are putting in the bucket. This helps children to develop positive attitudes towards mathematical learning. n The childminder welcomes ideas and suggestions from her assistants. The assistants receive support and supervision for their continuous professional development. The childminder and her assistants participate in local training to

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and the assistants continuously inform themselves about changes in the safeguarding requirements in their local borough. They share their safeguarding arrangements and any changes with parents. All adults know how to recognise safeguarding concerns. They are aware of what steps to take to keep children safe. The childminder has an effective risk assessment to safeguard children on outings. The adults speak about topics such as holding an adult's hand and staying within the gated area. This helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

27 March 2023 n strengthen the opportunities children have to develop early independence skills to help prepare them for their next stage of learning n support adults to help children concentrate and complete tasks at their own pace.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490066 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10280551 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 24 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hammersmith, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She works from Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector observed and spoke to the childminder and her assistants and observed their interactions with children. n The inspector and the childminder observed a planned activity and reflected on its implementation. n The inspector discussed the curriculum with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed required documentation and spoke with parents to receive their feedback. n The inspector had a long discussion with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

27 March 2023 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

27 March 2023 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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