Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2015 13 January 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation framework. She confidently implements the requirements, promoting positive outcomes for children.  Children enjoy a welcoming learning environment where their individual needs are well met.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and regularly risk assesses her home. She has clear procedures for reporting any concerns about children and sensitively supports children to manage their own safety.  The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional, and language development well and, as a result, children become capable and confident learners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always receive many opportunities to experience creative experiences such as sand, water and play dough.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to experience different textures and materials as part of their everyday creative play experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children in the indoor play environment.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of written documents including children's learning journeys and the childminder's written policies and procedures.  The inspector sought parents' views from completed parent questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a competent understanding of the learning and development requirements and she effectively promotes children's learning. She provides a stimulating learning environment where children independently access a range of toys and play equipment. Children enjoy a good balance of child-led and adult-initiated activities. The childminder engages well in their play through her calm, supportive and encouraging interactions. Children develop good language skills. The childminder provides a continuous narrative through discussions, reading stories and modelling good language. Older children learn that writing has meaning as they enjoy opportunities to practise their writing skills in different areas of their play. The childminder regularly observes children and uses her observations to successfully monitor and assess the progress that they make.

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good

Children are very happy and settled in this warm and nurturing environment. They benefit from the positive relationships that they have developed with the childminder and her family. The childminder is responsive to children's needs and they enjoy her company and respond well to her praise and encouragement. Children are confident and develop their independence. Children gain skills for the future and older children are well prepared for moving on to school. They learn to manage their personal needs and take responsibility for small tasks such as setting the tables and sometimes helping to prepare their lunches. The childminder works well with parents to ensure that children have continuity of care. She responds well to their individual routines and plans for children's interests from the observations parents provide.

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provision is good

The childminder is well organised and manages her setting well overall. Safeguarding arrangements are firmly in place and contribute towards the safe and efficient running of her setting. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to identify areas of strength and possible areas for improvement. She demonstrates a positive attitude towards continuously improving her practice and she has met the recommendations from the last inspection. The childminder responds well to local authority advice and guidance. She has completed all mandatory training and continues to identify other relevant training to support her in improving the quality of her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371543 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 829236 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in April 2008. She lives in central Hackney in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder cares for children four days a week from 7.30am to 6.30pm, excluding Thursday.

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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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