Childminder in Hampshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has created a stimulating environment that covers all areas of learning. She has a variety of resources to spark children's interests and to help them make decisions about their play. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands the need to observe children. The childminder describes how she will plan a range of activities which consider children's interests and needs, to help them to make progress. n The childminder is aware of how to support children's behaviour. She plans to teach children how to be kind and caring, to understand boundaries and respect others. n The childminder understands the significance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, to ensure that children's individual needs are met. n The childminder knows how to promote children's healthy lifestyles. For example, she describes how she will encourage children to enjoy healthy food,

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daily fresh air and exercise. n The childminder recognises the importance of children developing good social skills. She intends to take them regularly to the local library and playgroups, where they will meet and interact with other children. n The childminder has a good attitude to developing her knowledge. In addition to mandatory training, she has kept herself up to date with recent changes to the early years foundation stage and has undertaken some further professional development. n The childminder understands the safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She is aware of assessing risks in her home and when outdoors, to help to keep children safe.

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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 2505310 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10205237 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates during 46 weeks of the year from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that she will use with children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about partnership working with parents and others. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children, and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding procedures. n A sample of documents was looked at by the inspector. These included safeguarding and complaints policies and procedures, and documents relating to the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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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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