Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home and have a good relationship with her. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, parents now say goodbye to their children outside the front door. The children come in happy and quickly settle into their play. The childminder uses her enthusiastic interactions to guide children's play and she also follows their lead. Children confidently make decisions about their play. They explore natural resources both inside and out. They move between the areas when they choose, accompanied by the childminder. They revel in exploring sounds, for example, when they move shells with their hands and drop them down a tube. They loudly bang metal containers together. Small posters of shapes and colours are of great interest to the children. Children show that they have remembered information such as the star and heart shapes. Children behave well. The childminder teaches children to take turns and she role models good

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manners. She gives them praise, such as 'well done', to boost their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder supports children in gaining the skills required to support their next stage of learning. For example, they have opportunities to make marks with pens and crayons, and she encourages independence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have an effective medication policy, which is a breach of requirements. Parents bring in different types of emergency medication, which is stored in their individual bags, out of children's reach. The childminder has relied on verbal agreements with parents and only has blanket written parental permission which does not specify each type of medication. She has not obtained clear information as to why the children need each specific medication and in what circumstances. Furthermore, she is not always accurate with her record-keeping after administering medication, which may put children at risk. n The childminder is mindful that the pandemic has had an impact on some children's development. For example, they have not met others during the national lockdowns. To narrow this gap, the childminder has focused on developing children's social skills. For example, she takes children to local drop-

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in groups to play with other children. This has helped them to develop their social skills and confidence. n The childminder focuses on the children's interests in her curriculum and plans activities that supports their learning. However, some information used for her assessments is not always accurate, including the ages of the children. Plus, some ambitious learning intentions for them are not securely linked to what children already know. n The childminder develops children's language well. She narrates during play, repeats words back to them and introduces new words, such as 'spin' and 'wiggly'. She responds to young children's babbles, teaching them how to

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21 June 2021 engage in conversation. Children sit closely with the childminder and enjoy looking at their favourite books. The childminder's intonation in her voice and interactive books sustains children's interests and helps build their vocabulary. n Parents are happy with the childminder's service. She shares information about their children's progress and gives tips on how to support their children's learning and development at home. The childminder does not work closely with other settings that children attend. This means that there are fewer opportunities to consolidate and build on what children learn elsewhere. However, the childminder does ask parents about their children's time at nursery. n The childminder has undertaken some online training and research to develop her practice. For example, she has acted upon research to increase the natural resources. This change has encouraged the children to be more curious and

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start to explore different textures. She uses these resources to support different areas of learning. For example, children count the shells. She acknowledges the areas of her practice that she has overlooked and needs to improve. She shows a positive attitude towards addressing this. n The childminder implements appropriate hygiene routines. She makes it clear to parents that she cannot care for children when they are unwell. Although parents bring their own food for their children, the childminder is aware of the children's dietary restrictions. Children have access to daily outdoor play, providing them with fresh air and physical play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed training that helps her recognise the signs and symptoms of child abuse. She is clear about recording and reporting any concerns to safeguard children. All adults in the home have had the necessary suitability checks completed. The childminder identifies hazards in her home and garden to minimise risks. She directly supervises young children when they are playing with smaller items. The premises are secure. Children cannot leave unsupervised and unwanted visitors cannot gain access. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first- aid certificate to enable her to treat children appropriately in the event of an accident.

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Due date

21 June 2021 obtain clear details from parents about why each specific medication has been brought into the setting, ensuring that appropriate written permission is received prior to administering this and that accurate written records are kept and shared with parents each time this is administered. 05/07/2021

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should:

n ensure assessment information is accurate, in order to plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning n establish and maintain effective partnerships with others who provide care and learning for children, to promote a shared approach to children's care, welfare and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549779 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10174032 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 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in East Acton in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She operates Monday to Thursday, between 8.30am and 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a foundation degree in early years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss how the childminder organises different aspects of learning. n The inspector spoke to the parents to gain their views on the quality of the setting. n The inspector completed observations throughout the inspection, of the adult and child interactions, while children played. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including a paediatric first-aid certificate, evidence of household members' suitability and medication records.

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Inspection activities

21 June 2021 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

21 June 2021 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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