Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not taken sufficient steps to improve since the last inspection. Her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) remains poor. These weaknesses mean she continues to fail to meet the requirements. n The childminder has a poor understanding of how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. There are also gaps in her child protection knowledge, which means she may not recognise some children who are at risk of harm. Furthermore, she does not have a written safeguarding policy, which is a breach of requirements. n The curriculum is not ambitious or broad enough to prepare children well for the next stage in their learning. Furthermore, the childminder has a poor understanding of how children learn, which impacts on the opportunities for children to build on what they already know and gain confidence in their abilities. n In discussion, the childminder did not demonstrate how she tailors her planning

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This provision does not meet requirements

to meet children's individual learning needs. This means that learning opportunities do not consider children's specific needs, which impacts on the progress children can make. n The childminder has not informed Ofsted of changes in her circumstances, which is a breach of requirements. Additionally, she demonstrated a poor knowledge of the things she needs to tell Ofsted about, which means significant events that occur in her care may not be reported. n The childminder has not taken steps to improve her knowledge of managing complaints or implemented a written procedure for dealing with complaints. n The childminder has suitable expectations for children's behaviour. She described appropriate strategies to help children learn to manage their emotions. She says she plans activities that help children learn to play well together. n The childminder says she gathers information about children's care needs before

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This provision does not meet requirements

attending. She explained how she shares information about the children's activities with parents, using photos and regular meetings.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

improve your knowledge and understanding of child protection, including how to identify all risks to children's welfare and how to report your concerns, and implement a written safeguarding policy that sets out how you keep children safe 27/10/2023

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Due date

improve your knowledge and understanding of the complaints process and implement a written complaints policy 27/10/2023

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Due date

improve your knowledge of the types of things you need to tell Ofsted about. 27/10/2023

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Due date

plan a broad curriculum that provides all children with suitable challenge to support their individual learning needs. 27/10/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356918 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10258356 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 0 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Hammersmith, within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. When the service is operating, the childminder provides care all year round, from 8am to 6pm, on weekdays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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Inspection activities

18 September 2023 18 September 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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