Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2015 17 November 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Overall, the experienced childminder has an extremely good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She meticulously monitors their progress and uses the information to plan effectively for their individual learning needs. All children progress well in their learning and development.  The childminder builds excellent relationships with parents and involves them well in their children's learning.  Children make independent choices about their play. They make good use of the stimulating and a well-resourced environment. They develop a range of skills that promote their good health and develop their independence.  Children develop an exceptional understanding of the world around them through a variety of experiences and planned learning.  Children are extremely happy and have great fun. They settle well and develop a close bond with the childminder.  Accurate self-evaluation supports the childminder to identify her strengths and areas to

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This provision is good

improve further to promote the best possible outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children quite enough time to fully explore their own ideas before moving them on to other activities and routines.

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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

 strengthen further the effective teaching to make sure that children have enough time to fully explore their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriates times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation, including children's observations, assessments, planning and self-evaluation records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, and the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains all the documents, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient running of her provision. She implements these well to keep children safe from harm. The childminder is committed to improving her provision. For example, she attends training to acquire new skills and further her knowledge. The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. Lines of communication with parents are clearer, helping to involve them more fully with their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans well and delivers activities that help children make good progress. Monitoring of children's progress is meticulous and any gaps in development are clearly identified and acted on. The childminder knows the children very well. She makes good use of the information obtained from parents, and her own observations and assessment, to plan and provide a varied curriculum. For example, children are excited and eager to participate in an activity to plant seeds and hide bugs in the soil. Overall, the childminder skilfully interacts with children and extends this enjoyment and learning. For example, she asks questions to build on their imagination, encourage their thinking and develop their vocabulary. The childminder makes good use of a wide range of resources that reflect and value the differences in people in the community and wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder forms exceptionally good relationships with the children. They show a strong sense of emotional security, for example, as they confidently explore the environment. Children's good health is promoted successfully. They follow superb hygiene routines and benefit from a range of healthy snacks. The childminder encourages children to try new tastes and to become independent in managing their personal care. For example, children know to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. They also help to set the table and prepare their food at snack time. Children thoroughly enjoy learning about the environment and natural world. For example, at snack time they talk confidently about where the different fruits come from and discuss the pears growing on the tree.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder prepares them well for their next steps and future move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380648 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 838214 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives in Clapton in the London Borough of Hackney and works from 7.30am to 6pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, throughout 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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