Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 17 June 2011

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework requirements to promote children's care and learning needs.  The childminder organises the learning environment effectively, providing a range of suitable toys and resources to encourage children's independence and to enable them to make choices about their play.  The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in promoting children's safety. She is aware of the need to carry out regular risk assessments of her home and outings to ensure children's safety while in her care.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being through the provision of healthy food and planning daily opportunities for children to engage in outdoor activities.  The childminder understands how to use observation and assessment to identify children's stage of learning and plan activities which meet their individual needs.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the benefits to children's learning in working in partnership with parents and other people involved with children in order to promote a cohesive approach to meeting children's care and learning needs.  The childminder has a positive attitude to maintaining her knowledge of childcare practices. She regularly attends training and understands the role of self-evaluation in promoting continual improvement and better outcomes for children.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed the areas within the home used for childminding.  The inspector sampled a range of the childminder's documentation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY236766 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 832880 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in a flat on the fourth floor in the Woodberry Down area in the London Borough of Hackney. Access to the flat is via a lift or several flights of stairs. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for most of the year round, excluding two weeks at Christmas and during the summer holidays. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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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