Childminder EY263349

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 15 September 2011

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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 is warm and sensitive to children's individual needs. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are happy in her care. They behave well.  The childminder manages the settling-in process effectively. She invites parents to visit with their children before they start and as the time they are left with the childminder is gradually increased. She finds out about children's individual interests and routines, to promote continuity of care.  Partnerships with outside agencies are very good. The childminder welcomes advice and guidance from other professionals, in order to identify and make changes to her practice. For example, she makes links with the occupational therapist to support children that may need it. She plans useful ways to develop their physical development, such as 'tummy time', which they enjoy.  The childminder reflects on her practice to help her identify her strengths and areas for

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This provision is good

development. She welcomes parents' opinions and considers these when identifying areas to improve upon.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are missed opportunities to provide children with a wide range of resources to help them explore and experiment using their different senses.

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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

 provide children with a wider range of resources to enable them to explore and experiment using their different senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting and viewed the resources available to the children.  The inspector read the setting's self-evaluation documents and discussed it with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and its impact on children's learning. The inspector and the childminder jointly observed an activity.  The inspector looked at children's records, the settling-in procedure and a range of other relevant documentation.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, reflecting on her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced and undertakes regular professional development to improve the care and learning opportunities she provides. She checks children's progress carefully to identify any gaps in their development and shares this information with parents. Where the childminder spots gaps in children's development, she works with parents to put consistent approaches in place to address them. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She generally understands how children learn best. 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.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully gathers information from parents when their children first start and plans for their needs from the outset. She uses ongoing observations and assessments to assess children's progress and flexibly plans for their individual needs. She has a clear and detailed understanding how to support children to make good progress in most areas of their development. The childminder teaches well and promotes children's learning and development. For example, she actively joins in with children's play, sitting on the floor and engaging them in different activities. Children respond well to the childminder. They copy her actions, for example, when they join in with clapping as she praises the children for their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder researches information about children's cultures and incorporates a range of different festivals and customs into her planning. Children respect and value each other's differences and feelings, which helps to promote their social skills. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices, for instance, by providing freshly prepared nutritious meals and snacks. She also takes children outdoors each day for physical challenges. The childminder organises her home efficiently to ensure that the children can use areas and resources safely. Children have consistent boundaries and familiar routines. All of this helps promote children sense of security and emotional well-being. Children feel safe and cared for, and their behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, given what they know when they start. Children gain secure language, mathematical and physical skills. They feel emotionally secure in her care. They relate well to other children, are curious, and readily listen to the childminder when asked. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263349 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 833221 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Hoxton in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates her service each weekday from 8am to 6pm 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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