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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 143660

Inspected 20 Aug 2025 · URN 143660

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  • Inspection date verified

    20 Aug 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Elizabeth Shack

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    143660

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  • OverallMet

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+18Mostly positivemore positive than 46% of reports of this type graded Met
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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
6
Words of findings
497
longer than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Fairly hard
Flesch 51, typical 47
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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What needs to improve 56%About the inspection 44%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her role to protect children in her care. For example, she explains how she will risk assess her home to ensure it is safe for children to play in. She recognises the importance of keeping children safe when they leave her home. For instance, she will provide wristbands to raise awareness of children who may be at risk from allergic reactions. The childminder describes how she has a clear fire evacuation plan in place in partnership with the building management of her setting. She explains how she will receive help in the event she would need to leave the building in a fire emergency. n The childminder recognises the importance of updating her knowledge and skills. She describes how she reads updates and uses the internet to ensure that her knowledge is current. The childminder acknowledges that she could access further training that helps her promote children's development even further.

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This provision meets requirements

n When children first start attending, the childminder explains how she will invite parents to join children for settling-in sessions. She explains how she will use these sessions to understand children's development at home and find out about their interests. The childminder understands the value of assessing children's progress. She discusses the importance of planning a child-led curriculum based on children's ability and interests. The childminder also explains the range of activities and opportunities she will plan for children to ensure she meets their unique needs. n The childminder recognises the importance of establishing positive relationships with parents. She explains how she will share ideas on how to continue and support children's learning at home. She demonstrates how she will share information with families using a daily diary, in addition to sending text messages. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles. For instance,

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This provision meets requirements

she describes how she will plan daily opportunities for children to access outdoor play, to develop their physical and social skills well. She explains how she will promote children's independence, for example, by teaching them to feed themselves independently. n The childminder explains the strategies she intends to use when promoting good behaviour. She describes how she will encourage children to take turns and develop respect for one another and those around them. The childminder describes how she will teach children to learn about the wider world. For example, she will share books with them about different cultures and festivals to help them understand differences in society.

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This provision meets requirements

20 August 2025 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 143660 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10398900 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 2 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Children attend every weekday for a variety of sessions between 7.45am and 6.15pm. The childminder operates throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she will organise and manage her provision. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder shared her knowledge and understanding of the statutory 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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Inspection activities

20 August 2025 20 August 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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Inspection activities

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