Childminder EY343789

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the care of this friendly childminder. They benefit from a warm and nurturing relationship with the childminder, who knows children well and responds to their needs. As a result, children feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a curriculum based on the children's individual interests and needs and designed to equip them with the essential skills they need for their next step in learning. Children show concentration and engagement while enjoying a range of activities that spark their curiosity. They delight in role play, explore materials and develop their problem-solving skills by building with blocks. Regular trips to the local park and playgroups give children opportunities to explore the wider community and mix with larger groups of children. This helps them to develop their social skills and to feel confident in new environments.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to follow rules and respect boundaries such as sharing resources. She supports them well through clear guidance, gentle reminders and praise. As a result, children understand what is expected of them and behave well. Children are supported to be independent from an early age. They decide what they want to play with, help with small tasks and try things for themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She observes children and understands their stage of development and what they need to learn next. The childminder uses this information to plan activities that help children progress. n The childminder places a strong focus on children's communication and language development. The childminder engages children in conversations, gives older children time to think and ask questions and creates opportunities for the youngest to respond. The childminder introduces new vocabulary, such as 'meteor', and describes how telescopes work as they read about an aspiring astronaut. Children enjoy singing and show a keen interest in stories and books. n Children behave well, and they care for each other. For example, they gently offer tissues to their friends when needed. The childminder praises children for their positive behaviour, their efforts and achievements. This makes children feel

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valued and helps them to develop respect and consideration for those around them. n The childminder uses mathematical language during activities. She encourages children to count aloud and to name colours and shapes. As a result, children begin to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, they talk about sizes as they compare fruit in the kitchen area.

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10 September 2025 n The childminder encourages healthy habits such as washing hands regularly and making good choices at mealtimes. Children enjoy fresh air and active play daily. The childminder ensures that children have opportunities to rest. However, children often sleep in their buggies, which restricts their posture and movements as they sleep. n Children are familiar with the routines and anticipate what they are going to do next with enthusiasm. That said, on occasions, younger children wait in highchairs for extended periods between daily routines and play activities and become restless. n The childminder ensures children have access to good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, she arranges regular visits to the local park for them to practice large movements and provides activities that support their fine motor skills. n The childminder embeds inclusion and diversity in her practice. She has

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undertaken training in Makaton and uses visual props effectively where needed. The childminder gathers information from parents to understand children's backgrounds. Diversity is promoted through books, celebrating festivals and age- appropriate conversations. n Parents are pleased with the care their children receive and praise the 'warm and kind childminder'. They comment that their children are happy with the childminder and would not want them to be with anyone else. Parents value the regular feedback on their children's progress and the ideas shared to support learning at home. This ensures continuity of children's learning and care. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She considers what is going well, identifies areas to develop and attends relevant webinars and training. The childminder has established good relationships with other childminders, enabling her to network and share good practice. This also helps her to keep up to date

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with the latest guidance and legislation.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n review the organisation of some routine activities to ensure that youngest children do not wait too long and become restless n review children's sleeping arrangements to ensure that they are able to move freely as they sleep.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343789 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10394697 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 3 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Shepherd's Bush, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She operates from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

10 September 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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