Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has weaknesses in her knowledge of safeguarding children. She demonstrates some understanding of how to identify risks to children. However, she does not have sufficient knowledge of procedures to follow if she must refer a child to other agencies. In addition, she is not aware of procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her. n The childminder does not have a written safeguarding policy in place. This is a requirement of the childcare register. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of learning and development requirements. She talks about how she establishes a child's starting point through discussion with parents and observing the child. This would help her to plan for the child. She spoke about the importance of identifying gaps in a child's learning and how she would support the child to meet their individual needs. She has a range of resources available to meet the age and stages of

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development. n The childminder talked about strategies she has in place to support positive behaviour. She focuses on teaching children about boundaries and expectations and being a positive role model. This helps children to understand what is expected in her home. n The childminder spoke confidently of how she can work in partnership with parents. She understands the importance of two-way communication in order to develop an understanding of a child's individual needs.

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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 in safeguarding to ensure children are safe from harm. Ensure you understand the procedures to follow if you have concerns about a child or an allegation is made against you 31/01/2024

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Due date

20 December 2023 ensure you have a written safeguarding policy in place and you understand the procedures within the document. 31/01/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394135 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10295415 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 6 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in White City, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder offers care each weekday throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 setting. n The childminder and inspector had a discussion about how the childminder would deliver the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including paediatric first-aid certification and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

20 December 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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Inspection activities

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