Childminder EY291981

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2016 23 March 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to support children's individual needs. She understands how to use observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and how to use this to help prepare them for their next stage of learning, or school.  The childminder has a wide range of appropriate toys and resources available to help support children's learning, both indoors and outdoors.  The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures, and keeps her knowledge current, and knows how to refer any concerns she may have about children's welfare to the relevant agencies.  The childminder understands her role in establishing effective relationships with parents and other settings who may also be involved in the children's development to promote continuity in their care and education.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and actively promotes her ongoing professional development. For example, she attends training

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The provision meets requirements

regularly to update her skills and raise the standards of her provision.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including discussions on how she would promote children's learning and development.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises available for childminding, and checked the suitability of the available toys and resources.  The inspector examined relevant documents, including the childminder's first-aid certificate, and policies and procedures which she will use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY291981 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 847331 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder operates term time only, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at Level 3. There were no children on roll at the time of inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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