Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role in the protection of children. She has a secure knowledge of safeguarding matters. For example, the childminder is alert to issues such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She has policies and procedures in place to support her to manage any concerns or allegations appropriately. n The home is safe and secure. The childminder understands how to assess risks. For example, she has erected a barrier to ensure that children cannot access the kitchen area. The childminder ensures that tables have rounded edges and that doors cannot slam shut onto children's little fingers. She has considered fire safety arrangements and there is a fire blanket and extinguisher in place. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the effective management of young children's behaviour. The childminder explains that she will use clear communication to help ensure that young children understand her expectations

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of how to behave when at her setting. She will help children to learn the difference between right and wrong by being a good role model. n The childminder has a good knowledge of healthy foods and will provide home- cooked meals for children. She understands the importance of liaising with parents about their children's nutritional needs and preferences, including any allergies. n The home is clean and hygienic. The childminder has a good understanding of food hygiene. She knows how to protect children from ill health and has a clear policy to prevent the spread of illness at her setting. n The home is warm and comfortable. The playroom is attractively laid out for children. The childminder has a range of toys, play materials and books suitable for all age groups of children. She continues to develop her resources. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She understands how to plan

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a broad educational programme for young children. The childminder explains how the prime areas of learning will appropriately form the basis of her curriculum for the youngest children. n The inspector and the childminder talked about the importance of children being well prepared for the next stage in their education. In discussion, the childminder demonstrates her knowledge of how to teach children to be independent before they go to school. The childminder understands the key skills that children need, such as managing toileting, dressing themselves and learning to sit and eat at a table. n The childminder understands her role in teaching children about people, families and communities beyond their own. She demonstrates her aim of providing a fully inclusive provision. The childminder intends to include activities about people that help children, take children for walks in the local area and make trips

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to the shops to help children to experience and learn about people from a wide range of families, backgrounds, cultures and faiths.

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This provision meets requirements

23 March 2023 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 2583186 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10276099 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 0 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 2021 and lives in the Queens Park area of London, in the Borough of Westminster. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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 around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder intends to organise her early years provision. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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23 March 2023 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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23 March 2023 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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