Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Although there are some weaknesses in the childminder's practice, these do not have a significant impact on children's care and learning. Children are very happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. Children approach the kind and caring childminder for cuddles. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs, which helps them feel secure and at home. The childminder has high expectations for each child. Children behave very well for their age and stage of development. Children quickly learn routines and what is expected of them. Children take part in a variety of activities, which reflect their individual interests and backgrounds. For example, they celebrate special events throughout the year. Children learn to develop respect for one another, share and show kindness.

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The provision requires improvement

Children learn to make healthy choices. They know to wash their hands when they come in from the park. They enjoy nutritious food and learn about foods which are good for them. For example, they make trips to the local market to choose different fruit and vegetables. Children have lots of opportunity to be active. They make regular trips to the park for fresh air and exercise.

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need to do better?

n Overall, children benefit from a balanced curriculum which supports their learning. Young children and babies enjoy trying to master new skills. For example, they work out how to fit shapes into posting boxes and build block towers. The childminder helps children to count and identify colours as they build. This helps in preparation for the next stage in their learning. However, the childminder does not always fully support young children's play. On occasion, she does allow them time to explore their own ideas, at their own pace, before making suggestions and directing their play. For example, she tells them what to build and where to put the bricks. Consequently, young children sometimes lose focus in the activity. n The childminder's effective care practices support children's needs well. She shows them respect and helps them understand they are all unique, through her care and discussions. She supports children's physical development well. Babies

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strengthen their muscles as they crawl to reach and grasp toys. Young children enjoy moving to music and learn to master the stairs safely. Children enjoy going for walks and embrace the natural world. They approach adults with ease as they excitedly show the natural resources they collect in the park. n Although the childminder has good procedures to safeguard children and she maintains a wide range of records to help protect children's welfare, she has not continually maintained an accurate record of children's attendance, to include arrival and departure times, as required. However, the childminder does demonstrate a commitment to rectify this immediately and supervises children

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need to do better?

28 July 2022 carefully, which reduces any impact on children. n The childminder forms positive relationships with children and knows them well. She works closely with parents to find out about children's needs and interests. This helps them settle and supports their emotional well-being. The childminder supports children's ongoing learning and development. She observes the children and tracks their progress, helping her to identify the next steps in their learning. n The childminder shares strong partnerships with parents. Two-way exchange of information helps to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care their children receive. They say the childminder is well organised, professional and that children are very happy to attend. n The childminder has ambitious plans for all children. Children show curiosity and are motivated to learn. She provides a range of activities to help children build

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need to do better?

on their skills and make progress in their learning. However, occasionally, the childminder does not fully consider if her teaching is age appropriate. The childminder recognises the importance of working with other professionals, when the need arises, to help close any gaps in children's learning and ensure the best outcomes for all children. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to making ongoing improvements. For example, she uses professional-development opportunities to strengthen her practice and shares this knowledge with her assistant. For example, the childminder has recently completed training in supporting children's communication and language. She uses simple words with babies and encourages young children to repeat new words. This helps children develop their language and listening skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and the steps she must take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of broader safeguarding issues, including 'Prevent 'duty and female genital mutilation. The childminder regularly risk assesses her home and any outings undertaken to minimise any hazards and ensure children remain safe.

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Due date

28 July 2022 ensure a daily record of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance is maintained. 04/08/2022

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should:

n extend children's engagement by enabling them to explore their own ideas further during play, such as by adopting a more flexible approach to planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2516945 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10207937 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 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She offers care all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector obtained parents' views and experiences as part of the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability of household members. n The inspectors completed a learning walk with the childminder across all areas of the premises to understand how the early years provision is organised and how she ensures her premises is safe and suitable for children.

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Inspection activities

28 July 2022 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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