Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder builds warm relationships with children. Therefore, children feel happy and confident to explore and play in her care.  The childminder knows the children well. She observes their current stage of development and provides interesting activities that help them take the next steps in their learning. Consequently, children make good progress.  The childminder is calm and patient with children. She helps children learn good social skills and supports them to become independent.  The childminder reflects on her practice and attends training. She uses this to continually improve the ways she helps children learn. As a result, children are interested and engaged learners.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe while in her care.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to review her practice. She seeks the views of parents, children and the local authority adviser to identify areas for her development

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder takes children on regular outings to local parks, she does not always make the most of her outside space to promote children's learning opportunities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 organise the outside space so it is easily accessible for children and provide a broader range of learning experiences to further engage their interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children interacting during play.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed a range of paperwork, including children's learning records and the safeguarding policy.  The inspector read questionnaires filled in by parents.  The inspector held a short joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of toys and experiences that support all seven areas of learning. The childminder spends quality time engaged with the children. She observes children closely and has a good understanding of what they know and can do. The childminder plans activities to support children's next stages of learning and follows their interests to ensure they are engaged. During the inspection, young children enjoyed exploring a bowl of sticky dough. The childminder encouraged less confident children to touch and squeeze the dough and used the opportunity to introduce new words. The childminder talks to babies about what they are doing and uses songs and books to effectively support children's language development. The childminder uses daily activities, such as meal times to reinforce all areas of learning. As a result, children are developing the skills they need for school. The childminder has good relationships with parents and

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who attend. This is good

she uses these to support children's learning at home. For example, she encourages parents to borrow books that children are currently enjoying to share at bed time.

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good

The childminder has developed affectionate relationships with the children. The children are clearly happy and confident as they laugh together, while playing 'peek-a-boo' and snuggle up to read books. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches the children to be polite and treat each other with respect. The childminder uses her good understanding of the stages of child development to help children learn to be independent and manage their own personal needs. For example, encouraging children to brush their teeth after meals. The childminder implements effective measures to keep children safe in her house and on daily outings to local parks and playgroups. However, the childminder has not organised her outside space so that children can easily use it each day. This reduces opportunities to promote children's learning outside.

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provision is good

The childminder is aware of the possible signs that may cause concerns about a child's well-being. She attends safeguarding training and demonstrates a strong knowledge about how to safeguard children. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and regularly attends training to update and develop her practice. She is highly effective in implementing knowledge from the training to positively impact on children's learning outcomes. For example, she uses new drumming songs following recent training to promote children's language development. The childminder has a clear picture of children's current stages of learning and shares this information with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144517 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 780715 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates each weekday from 8am until 4pm, for 48 weeks of the year.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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