Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of providing a flexible settling-in period for children that helps them to feel safe and secure within the setting. The childminder describes how she uses this time to build relationships with families and gather information about children's starting points to understand what it is they need to learn next. n The childminder recognises her responsibility to develop a varied and ambitious curriculum that caters for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder describes how she will make adaptations to experiences she plans to make them inclusive and enjoyable for all children. The childminder discusses what she will do if she identifies gaps in children's learning, including discussions with parents, and making timely referrals. n The childminder understands the importance of having rules and boundaries in

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place for children. She describes how she will ask children to help design the rules of the setting so they clearly understand the expectations and can use these in their everyday play. The childminder discusses how she will help children to begin to resolve conflict independently and understand the impact their actions have on others. n The childminder understands the importance of providing healthy starts to children's lives. Although parents provide meals for children, the childminder describes how she gives guidance about what a nutritionally balanced meal should contain and regularly monitors this. The childminder discusses how she encourages children to be physically active with time outside exploring nature and the local community. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she will communicate with parents using an app, text messages and verbal feedback. The childminder discusses how she meets

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with parents to ensure all children receive a two-year assessment in time for their health visitor check. n The childminder continues to engage in training to enhance her professional development. She describes how she recently attended several courses around the importance of play for children, both structured adult-led play and free play. She describes how this has positively impacted the way she now plans for the learning of all children.

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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 EY486550 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10350411 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 4 Date of previous inspection 25 March 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder has completed training relavant to her role. The childminder accepts early education funding for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The childminder and inspector held discussions around safeguarding and suitability. 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

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