Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she provides a clean, welcoming and secure environment for children when they attend. Through discussion, she shows a good understanding of the importance of carrying out risk assessments. The childminder describes how she completes regular checks of her home and any outings, to ensure children remain safe in her care. n The childminder describes how she will work in partnership with parents and other professionals. She talks confidently about the benefits of sharing information with parents, to provide a consistent approach in children's care and learning. The childminder discusses how she will link with local schools to prepare children for their eventual move to school and to complement what they learn. n Through discussion, the childminder shows a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She has recently updated her safeguarding training. She accurately describes the procedures she will follow if she has concerns about a

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child's welfare. She describes some possible indicators of abuse towards children. n The childminder demonstrates she understands the importance of providing an inclusive environment. She explains how she will support children to be able to develop an understanding and respect for people who are different from themselves. She explains how she will manage children's behaviour and help them to build positive relationships. n The childminder describes how she will support children to develop an awareness of living a healthy lifestyle. She talks about the importance of healthy eating, good oral health and regular exercise. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to making ongoing improvements. She shares how she will complete regular online courses and talk to other childminders to ensure her knowledge is kept up to date. n The childminder describes how she will identify areas for improvements. She discusses how she has improved her arrangements for assessing children's

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development. The childminder shows a good understanding of how children learn. She shares how she will assess and plan for children's needs, from their starting points.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413750 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10120047 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 0 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She offers care Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder showed the inspector all areas of her home which she uses for childminding. The inspector asked the childminder how she plans a suitable curriculum and activities for children when they attend. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation which the childminder uses when children attend. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

30 November 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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30 November 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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