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 are very happy in the childminder's care and thoroughly enjoy their time in the homely environment. They are welcoming to visitors, and with the childminder's reassuring presence, they develop their confidence to chat and play. The childminder is attentive and kind and forms secure relationships with the children. She knows the children very well and provides lots of cuddles when needed. This helps children feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children choose their toys freely. The childminder explains the importance of respecting toys to children, and they help to tidy them away when they have finished playing. The childminder is clear about what she wants children to learn and why. Her curriculum focuses on the prime areas of learning, supporting children to communicate, develop their physical skills and be kind and caring individuals.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder reinforces positive behaviour through lots of praise and encouragement. Children have weekly trips to toddler groups to support their socialisation skills and learn to share and take turns. The childminder promotes children's good health and hygiene effectively. Children know to wash their hands before eating and they enjoy a wide range of healthy snacks and a well-balanced meal at lunchtime. Children are offered their drinking water beakers regularly during the day to ensure they stay well hydrated.

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need to do better?

n The childminder adapts her curriculum depending on the ages of children attending. She is aware that younger children's attention span is shorter and organises her home with a selection of resources that enable them to choose most toys. She ensures she is sitting with the children to offer support and develop their learning further. n Children show great excitement when the childminder gets their 'magic' posting box to play with. They concentrate for long periods of time and persevere to find the correct holes for posting the puzzle pieces. The childminder supports children's early mathematical knowledge by saying the names of the shapes and numbers. Children confidently begin to repeat these words and know some of them very well. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She encourages lots of conversations as children play. Children enjoy singing time and thoroughly enjoy being 'sleeping bunnies' as the childminder

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need to do better?

sings, 'See the little bunnies sleeping.' n The childminder has a good range of age-appropriate books and is aware the children are interested in these, particularly books on animals. Although she

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need to do better?

30 September 2024 plans reading time later in the day, children are unable to freely choose to look at books as they are stored too high up and out of their reach. This does not fully support children's passion for independent reading. n The childminder is committed to ensuring children have opportunities for physical play and fresh air every day. She plans trips to parks, where children become very confident to have a go on climbing equipment. Children recall a recent trip to the zoo as they look at photographs and show great delight as they talk about when they watched the penguins swimming under the water. Children are immersed in many social interactions, as they regularly visit the local shops to buy meat, fruit and vegetables. This supports their learning about similarities and differences in the community. n The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She works very closely with them when their children first start so that she gets to know the children

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need to do better?

very well. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They comment on her excellent communication skills and the dedication she shows in her work. Parents are happy that their children come with a broad smile when they see the childminder in the morning and know they are happy with her. n The childminder has a good awareness of managing children's behaviour. She is a good role model and is calm and relaxed in her approach, speaking to children in a gentle way. n The childminder shows commitment to continually improving her skills. She accesses regular training and webinars to ensure she keeps up to date with any changes. In addition, she keeps in contact with her local authority development worker to support her ongoing practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n review the organisation of books and reading materials to support children to be able to independently choose to look at books to encourage their interest in reading further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491338 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10355374 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Maida Vale within the London Borough of Westminster. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and discussed how the childminder organises her curriculum. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector read parents' feedback forms to gain their views on the childminder's service. n A sample of documentation was looked at and discussed with the childminder.

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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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Inspection activities

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