Childminder EY410333

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 8 November 2012

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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 secure understanding of the requirements and she implements these well to ensure she provides good quality care and learning experiences, and to achieve positive outcomes for all children.  The childminder carefully observes children and monitors their development to ensure they are achieving the developmental milestones for their ages, and to identify any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning.  Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They behave well, and they understand the clear and consistent boundaries that the childminder and her assistants gently impart.  Partnerships with parents and others contribute well towards the consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder encourages the regular sharing of information, including parents' contributions to their children's assessments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not reflect fully children's identified next steps in their learning within her plans.  The childminder's organisation of some resources makes it challenging at times for children to extend their own play and learning opportunities further.

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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

 focus more sharply on embedding children's next steps in learning within planning processes, to fully tailor children's individual learning experiences  review the organisation of resources, particularly to support children to make their own choices and extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistants and the children as they engaged in activities outdoors.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder about how she organises her setting and manages her assistants.  The inspector talked to the assistants and the children.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including children's records, suitability records, and the written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder follows safe recruitment procedures to ensure that her assistants are suitable for their roles. Both the childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of safeguarding issues. They are aware of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child being at risk and they fully understand the procedures for reporting any concerns. The childminder uses thorough systems for evaluating the effectiveness of her provision and in managing the performance of her assistants. For example, she regularly reflects on her practice, observes how her assistants interact with the children, and carries out appraisals to identify any additional training needs. She develops her skills, and offers good levels of support for her assistants to improve their skills and practice, such as through additional training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder generally provides a range of play experiences across the different areas of learning. The childminder and her assistants engage well in children's play to extend their learning further, such as their language and communication skills. For example, they encourage children to complete sentences and say phrases from familiar stories when they read to them. They effectively support younger children to develop their vocabulary, such as teaching them to repeat words and to name objects. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. For example, while children play in the sand, the childminder and her assistants talk to children about different sizes and support their use of numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well in this welcoming, child-friendly environment. They benefit from the warm and emotional attachments that they build with the childminder and her assistants. Children listen to and respond well to adults, and enjoy their attentive and enthusiastic interactions. Children learn to manage their personal care independently and follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating snacks and after using the toilet. The childminder supports children's healthy food choices, such as eating fruit, and offers other healthy snacks and drinks. Children have plenty of opportunities to engage in physical activities and enjoy exploring outdoors, such as in the childminder's garden and when going on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the necessary skills they need in preparation for the next stages of learning, including their eventual move to school. They develop good physical skills, such as pedalling bikes, kicking balls and practising early writing. They learn to share resources and take turns, for example, when engaging in group activities. Children develop a secure awareness of diversity, such as through resources and planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410333 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 1058931 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Lower Clapton, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder provides care Monday to Thursday, from 7am to 7pm, and operates throughout most of the year. She currently works with two assistants. The childminder holds a relevant degree qualification in early childhood studies.

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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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