Childminder EY474514

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 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 secure understanding of the welfare requirements and she implements her procedures to effectively support the health and safety of the children.  The childminder has effective assessment systems to track children's abilities and plan for the next stage in their development. Children make good progress in all areas of learning from their starting point.  Babies and young children receive plenty of warmth and affection. They like being held; enjoy cuddles and snuggle up to the childminder.  The childminder creates an inclusive environment, which reflects the children's similarities and differences, and helps to develop their understanding of diversity.  Children learn the importance of good personal hygiene through daily routines. They benefit from nutritious meals and develop healthy eating habits from a young age.  The childminder uses a self-evaluation process effectively to build on her strengths and

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This provision is good

identify targets, to improve the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Babies do not have a broad range of opportunities to help enhance their interest in sensory play experiences.  The childminder does not encourage parents fully to contribute to their children's ongoing assessments, to build further on children's learning experiences, such as between the home and setting.

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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

 develop further young children's interest in exploring sensory-based activities that reflect their current age and stage of development, to increase their enjoyment fully  help parents contribute further to children's ongoing assessments to enhance their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children as they engaged in activities.  The inspection held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the areas within the home used for childminding.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, which included children's assessment records, the childminder's qualifications, policies and the attendance register.  The inspector took account of the views that parents provided in written questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly checks all areas of the setting and the equipment children use, to minimise the risk of hazards and accidents. She has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps and maintains relevant documentation, which helps to ensure the safe and effective management of the provision for childcare. She seeks opportunities to update her professional knowledge. For example, she has attended a number of training courses, such as paediatric first aid and food hygiene, to support the health and well-being of the children. Overall, the childminder's good partnership with parents contributes to children's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder consistently encourages babies and children to communicate, both verbally and non-verbally, to enhance their language and communication skills. For example, the childminder repeats the sounds that babies make and contributes her own. She uses repetition of words, labels objects and models the correct use of language for children to grasp. Babies and young children show interest and develop curiosity when playing with a wide range of equipment. They begin to press buttons, and pull and lift flaps, to learn how things work and investigate what they can do. Children have good opportunities to extend their knowledge and understanding of growth and changes. For example, they plant seeds and bulbs, nurture living things and learn about the changes to the seasons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to help children settle and meet their needs. She knows the children well and develops warm and supportive relationships with them. The childminder supports babies' and young children's continuity of care, which contributes to their physical well-being. For example, she follows babies' individual routines for eating and sleeping. The childminder monitor babies' food intake and nappy changes to help ensure that they remain healthy. Babies and young children learn to control their bodies, gaining physical skills appropriate to their stage of development. The childminder has a secure understanding of behaviour management strategies to help children learn to look after themselves, others and the environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and they are well prepared for the next stage in their development. For example, babies and young children go to toddler groups where they have opportunities to develop friendships with others beyond the setting. Children begin to develop independence skills, such as at mealtimes, and show an interest in books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474514 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 992582 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in South Hackney, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates all day on weekdays, all year round.

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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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Telephone number

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