Childminder EY309552

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

The childminder builds strong and trusting relationships with children. She notices their needs and responds sensitively. The childminder supports new children to settle quickly, providing reassurance when needed. She helps them gain confidence. They know they are supported and feel safe to try new activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder structures the curriculum effectively and knows exactly what she wants children to learn next. When she sees that children need more practise with their hand-eye coordination, she introduces activities such as threading beads and carefully shows them how to do it. She gradually encourages children to take over until they can manage on their own. Alongside this, she gives children other chances to build their hand strength and control, such as opening toy eggs, using shape sorters, and drawing with chalk. This careful planning and repetition help children gain confidence, develop new skills, and prepare well for the next stage of learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder manages behaviour effectively. She promotes teamwork through shared tasks and consistently praises children. For example, when tidying up, she encourages children to work together to put toys away, reminding them to take turns and help each other when things do not fit. This approach supports positive interactions and encourages cooperation and consideration for others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with parents to support children's learning and development. She sends resources to families, such as beads and laces for threading, and gives guidance on how to practise skills at home. She also shares updates about new foods children try so parents can encourage them to try the same at home. This close partnership helps children make consistently good progress. However, the childminder is not yet sharing information with other settings that children attend to ensure there is consistent support for their care, learning and development. n The childminder supports early mathematical development through practical activities. She reminds children to start counting at one and encourages them to slow down and point to each object as they count. This approach helps children develop accuracy and helps them match each number to an object. n The childminder encourages perseverance and helps children feel proud of what

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they achieve. She celebrates when children complete new tasks, such as painting or exploring messy play when they are initially reluctant. She shares videos and updates with parents, which reinforces children's pride in their achievements and motivates them to keep trying and learning new skills. n The childminder provides strong support for children with additional needs and

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need to do better?

18 September 2025 works closely with parents to ensure they access the right help. She assists families with referrals and attends appointments, following the advice of professionals to adapt her practice. As a result, gaps in learning are swiftly addressed. n The childminder encourages children to be independent by helping them with self-care tasks, such as using the potty and feeding themselves. She also guides parents to promote self-feeding at home and adapts routines to match children's individual abilities. This consistent focus on autonomy helps children develop practical life skills. n Children benefit from a wide range of experiences that broaden their learning and understanding of the world. The childminder takes them to playgroups and other social settings, where they learn to mix with larger groups of children and become independent in new environments. They also take part in outings to places like the zoo and museums, which provide valuable opportunities to

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explore and learn beyond the home. These experiences support children's social development and extend their knowledge of the wider world. n The childminder is reflective and continually adapts her practice to meet children's needs. She makes thoughtful changes to the environment, such as reducing the number of toys or adapting spaces to support a newly walking toddler. She keeps her knowledge current by attending webinars and training and seeks feedback through parent questionnaires. This reflective approach ensures that children benefit from an environment and practice that are responsive, up to date, and well matched to their varying ages and stages of development.

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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 develop partnerships with other settings that children attend to provide consistent support for their care, learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309552 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10392515 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 29 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Kensington Olympia, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. She has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. 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. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and the impact of this on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

18 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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18 September 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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