Holroyd, Olga Maria

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 provides a calm environment in which children feel comfortable and secure. She is aware of children's interests and ensures she has the resources required to meet these. For example, children are encouraged to be creative through their love of construction, using magnetic tiles to build a variety of imaginative structures. The childminder engages in this play and her interactions are consistently warm and reassuring. Children are quickly comforted by cuddles when they are tired or upset. These strong relationships promote children's well- being and enables them to flourish.

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The provision is good

The childminder is clear about what she wants children to learn. She prioritises building children's communication and language skills and learning about the world around them. For example, she describes taking children for picnics in the park and to feed the ducks. She supports children to develop confidence in different social situations, and actively teaches them to be kind and respectful to others.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures she explains what is happening to children, so they understand routines and boundaries. Children know what is expected of them and are prepared for different situations. They listen and respond positively to their childminder, following instructions quickly and demonstrating high levels of concentration and patience.

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need to do better?

n The childminder tailors the curriculum to meet the needs and interests of individual children. She knows the children in her care very well and can confidently talk about what makes each child unique. She describes the progress children have made and their next steps of development. As such, children make excellent progress and are well prepared for their next stage of learning. n The childminder is an excellent model of spoken English. She constantly narrates as children play, introducing new vocabulary, such as 'kookaburra' and 'orca' while playing with small-world animals. She understands the importance of repetition for young children. However, she sometimes does not give children enough time to answer questions or to share their own thoughts and ideas. n The childminder incorporates mathematical language into children's play. For example, she supports children to build enclosures for animals and encourages

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need to do better?

talk around shape, space, and size through this play. This helps children to understand important mathematical concepts in a fun and age-appropriate way. n The childminder promotes children's positive attitudes towards learning, including early literacy. For example, she plays nursery rhymes and children sing along, showing familiarity with popular rhymes. She reads to children with warmth and enthusiasm, talking more widely around the book to engage young

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need to do better?

26 September 2024 children and support their understanding. Children show respect when handling books and enjoy this special time reading together. n The childminder provides children with experiences to broaden their understanding of the world. She takes children to playgroups on most days, supporting them to learn valuable social skills in preparation for school. She is passionate about teaching children to respect living things. Children talk about her two guinea pigs and share that they enjoy feeding them lettuce. n The childminder promotes heathy lifestyles through providing nutritious meals and talking to children about what they need to make their bodies healthy and happy. This includes recognising when children are tired and need to rest. She supports children to become more independent in managing their personal needs. For example, she is patient and reassuring as children learn to use the toilet.

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need to do better?

n The childminder communicates well with parents to share details of their children's care and development. She is aware of the skills that children need to be ready for school and the importance of sharing information, particularly any concerns, as part of the transition process. She is part of a network of childminders that helps to keep her knowledge and practice up to date. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant events, which is a requirement of her registration. She acknowledges this was an oversight and is committed to notifying Ofsted in the future. This breach to requirements does not have a negative impact on the welfare of children in her care.

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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 give children more time to respond to questions or to share their own thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310907 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10365763 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 2 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Ravenscourt Park in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder operates from 8.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

26 September 2024 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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