Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she keeps her safeguarding knowledge current. She has accessed training to help her identify and respond to signs of possible abuse. The childminder correctly explains the local procedures for reporting her concerns. She understands the importance of completing risk assessments in ensuring children's safety in her home. n The childminder demonstrates how she will promote children's positive behaviour. She says she will act as a role model and praise children when they show good manners. She will talk calmly to children and help them to show respect for each other. She confidently describes a range of strategies to help children of different ages to manage their own feelings and behaviour. The childminder explains the importance of working closely with their parents to ensure consistency in approach. n The childminder demonstrates her commitment to her professional development.

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This provision meets requirements

She talks about how she will continually evaluate her practice and can identify where she may need further training in the future. The childminder understands the importance of making links with external agencies to ensure she can fully support children and promote an inclusive service. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she will identify children's initial starting points with parents and assess children's learning and development over time. She identifies the need for providing parents with regular feedback and in celebrating children's achievements. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's good health. She describes how she will provide children with opportunities to taste and prepare a range of healthy meals and snacks. She shows passion for providing opportunities for children to have lots of exercise and plenty of fresh air through

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This provision meets requirements

trips out to local parks and nature reserves. n The childminder explains what she intends children to learn and how she will plan an exciting curriculum built around children's interests and next steps. She explains how she will use these interests to provide opportunities for children to fully access all areas of the early years foundation stage curriculum.

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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 2644075 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10332968 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 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 2021.She lives in the East Acton area in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder offers care from 6am to 7pm, throughout the year, apart from family and bank holidays.

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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 the premises and discussed how she will ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector discussed with the childminder what she intends children to learn and how she will assess children and share their achievements with parents. n The childminder described how she would support children to develop positive behaviour and attitudes. n Documentation was viewed by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

17 April 2024 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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17 April 2024 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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