Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2015 29 June 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, and is aware of how to provider activities and resources to promote positive outcomes for children in their care and learning.  The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She is aware of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and the process to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She is aware of the need to assess her environment for potential hazards and to minimise these to provide a place for children to play in safety.  The childminder has suitable arrangements in place for assessing children's progress and planning for their individual development needs. She is aware of the need to carry out regular observations of children to identify where they are at in their learning and then use these to carefully plan activities to help move them on further.  The childminder is aware of how to suitably promote children's personal development,

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The provision meets requirements

behaviour and well-being. She has sound strategies for managing children's behaviour and to support them in gaining an understanding of themselves and others.  The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards her professional development and improving her practice. She regularly reflects on her practice in order to identify areas for improvement and additional training needs. For example, she has successfully addressed the recommendations from her last inspection to help improve the quality of children's learning experiences.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and others. She is aware that regularly sharing information with parents and other professionals helps promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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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 talked to the childminder about her practices and her understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector sampled some of the documentation that the childminder uses to underpin her practice.  The inspector observed the areas in the home used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144414 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 836682 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the Debeauvoir area of the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 3pm, for most of the year. There were no children on roll at the time of this 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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