Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY317623
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
17 Jul 2025
- Inspectors verified
Jenny Selvakumaran
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY317623
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Grade profile
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
Tone of the report
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Reads more warmly than most reports of this type graded Met.
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No standout praise found.
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No strong criticism found.
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- The childminder understands the importance of gathering detailed information from parents such as children's medical needs, likes and dislikes, to help meet children's individual needs effectively. p.2
- She recognises that planning gradual settling-in periods supports children's smooth transitions into her care. p.2
- The childminder understands how to watch children closely to see how they are developing. p.2
- She knows the value of using activities that help children learn new skills. p.2
- She is aware that giving praise and encouragement helps children to feel confident and want to keep trying. p.2
- The childminder knows how to support children's language development through repeating words clearly and slowly and ensuring children can see her face to aid their understanding. p.2
- The childminder understands how to help children make connections and build vocabulary. p.2
- The childminder understands that challenging behaviour can be caused by p.2
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Health & safety2
“hygiene routines promotes their good health.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 443
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 47, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder understands the importance of gathering detailed information from parents such as children's medical needs, likes and dislikes, to help meet children's individual needs effectively. She recognises that planning gradual settling-in periods supports children's smooth transitions into her care. n The childminder understands how to watch children closely to see how they are developing. She knows the value of using activities that help children learn new skills. She is aware that giving praise and encouragement helps children to feel confident and want to keep trying. n The childminder knows how to support children's language development through repeating words clearly and slowly and ensuring children can see her face to aid their understanding. The childminder understands how to help children make connections and build vocabulary. n The childminder understands that challenging behaviour can be caused by
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This provision meets requirements
frustration. She knows it is important to help children express their feelings in appropriate ways. She understands how to explain consequences clearly and calmly and how to help children understand and manage their own behaviour. n The childminder knows how to support children in taking appropriate risks in their play to build confidence and promote learning. She understands the need for close supervision and clear boundaries to help keep children safe. n The childminder recognises the importance of giving children plenty of chances to be creative. She understands how to provide different tools and materials for children to explore. She knows that making creative activities fun and interesting helps children use their imaginations. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy habits. She knows that discussing the benefits of nutritious food helps children learn to keep healthy. She is aware that encouraging children to be active and follow good
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This provision meets requirements
hygiene routines promotes their good health. n The childminder knows how to help children learn about different people and families and to find out about special events in children's own lives. She knows how to support children who speak English as an additional language, for example, by using key words in their home languages. n The childminder recognises the importance of completing relevant training and development opportunities to continue improving her skills and 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 EY317623 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10407647 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 15 January 2020
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, all year round.
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Inspection activities
n The inspector completed a tour of the premises with the childminder and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the importance of partnership work with parents and other professionals. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she would safeguard the welfare of children in her care. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation including evidence of essential training.
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Inspection activities
17 July 2025 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
17 July 2025 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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