Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection. She has addressed the previous actions. She has now completed training in safeguarding to improve her knowledge. She knows how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder now has a suitable policy in place. n The childminder knows how to provide a suitable curriculum for children when they attend. She talks about how she intends to build on what children know and can do and how she will take account of their unique interests. She explains how she will take children on outings to enrich their experiences, such as trips to the local library and groups. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour effectively. She explains that she will use praise and encouragement and will set age- appropriate boundaries. She intends children to learn positive patterns of behaviour. n The childminder knows how to help children develop an understanding of the

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importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, she recognises the importance of providing opportunities for children to access outdoor activities and physical play. She talks about how a healthy diet helps to support good health. n The childminder recognises the importance of sharing information about children's progress with parents. This will help to provide consistency in children's learning and development. n The childminder understands how to help children build on what they know and can do. She talks about how she will use observation, assessment and planning to identify and close any gaps in children's learning. The childminder intends to ensure that no child gets left behind. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children develop communication skills, including children who speak English as an additional language. She knows how to help develop children's vocabulary, for example

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This provision meets requirements

through songs, stories and discussions. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to making ongoing improvements. She meets with other childminders and carries out research to enhance her knowledge.

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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 EY394135 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10338408 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 December 2023

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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. She 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 The childminder and the inspector had a discussion about how the childminder intends to deliver the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector viewed policies and documents, including paediatric first-aid certification and public liability insurance. n The inspector viewed the home, resources and equipment available for childminding. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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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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