Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a broad range of play experiences. She carries out effective observations and assessments of children's learning to help her identify their next steps in learning.  Children make good progress in their learning and development, and develop a range of skills ready for the next stage in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are effective. For example, the childminder and parents share information daily about children's learning and achievements. The childminder shares a good range of information about her service to support parents' understanding of her practice and responsibilities.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and feel safe and secure. The childminder knows the children well as individuals, and supports their care and their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder reflects on and evaluates her practice well. She involves her assistant

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This provision is good

and identifies key strengths and areas for further development that benefit children's outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully extend children's mathematical development to help them develop their skills further.  Children do not have a wide range of natural resources to investigate and extend their sensory experiences during imaginary play.

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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 teaching to develop children's mathematical skills, to extend their learning further  increase opportunities for children to investigate and discover natural resources, to extend their sensory experiences and gain a wider understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children engaged in activities.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by children, including the outdoor garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks, the childminder's written self-evaluation and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge updated, and has a good understanding of how to protect children in her care. For example, she knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments of all areas of her home and for outings to identify and minimise potential hazards to keep children safe. The childminder works in close partnerships with other settings children attend to promote continuity in children's learning and development. She extends her knowledge and skills well, such as through research and discussions with her assistant and other childminders to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about their children's likes, dislikes and abilities. This helps her to support children's individual care and learning needs from the start. The childminder provides good-quality learning experiences that are well matched to children's individual interests. She monitors children's progress closely to identify quickly and close any gaps in their achievements. The childminder provides activity ideas for parents to try at home to help continue their children's learning. Children are inquisitive and curious learners. For example, they enjoy pouring water into different- sized containers with various scoops and spoons and comparing how fast and slow the water flows, learning how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, friendly and caring, and children form secure emotional bonds with her and settle easily. She is a good role model. For example, she helps children to learn to share, take turns and listen to each other. Children are kind to each other and learn to be polite. For example, the childminder gently reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you' and gives them lots of praise and encouragement. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles well. For example, she talks to the children about the importance of hand washing and promotes healthy food choices. Children are active and spend plenty of time outdoors in the fresh air, as they take part in exercise, in the garden and when they go on local trips.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children learn skills they need for their future learning. Children eagerly join in with activities and have fun. They develop good literacy and communication skills. For example, the childminder asks questions and encourages children to use imaginative language as they read about their favourite stories. They develop good social skills. For example, they listen to instructions, become confident speakers and learn to do things for themselves. Children gain confidence in thinking for themselves and making their own decisions as they become ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440914 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 884685 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 8 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Clapton in the London Borough of Hackney. She works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for one week at Christmas. She also works with her daughter who is her assistant.

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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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