Childminder EY461978

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 20 November 2013

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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

 Children are secure and happy. The childminder forms positive relationships with them and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children are confident, concentrate well and enjoy their time with her.  The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to develop their language skills. For instance, she sings rhymes with toddlers and encourages them to make sounds and say words, while developing their speech. Children make good progress from their starting points in all areas of learning.  Children benefit from the childminder's good partnership with parents. For instance, she ensures a two-way flow of information to help embed a continuous approach to meeting children's needs in the setting and at home.  The childminder's self-evaluation processes are effective. She seeks the views of others, such as parents and children, to help her accurately recognise her strengths and areas

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not organise the environment to help younger children explore or use the resources available as effectively as possible.  At times, the childminder does not support children to further extend their levels of independence.

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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

 review the organisation of space and resources to help younger children extend their learning experiences  explore further opportunities for developing children's levels of independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children in her care.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding and observed what children are able to do.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She recognises the signs of a child being at risk and knows how to report it. The childminder understands the importance of developing her skills and involves others in improving her practice. For instance, she works with other childminders to share ideas and help to improve children's outcomes. The childminder implements effective systems to check on children's progress, helping her identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and she teaches children well. She engages with them effectively while they play to support their learning. For example, she joins in and shows them how to use some resources to increase their enjoyment. She makes regular observations of children's development. She uses her findings to plan suitably challenging activities for children and extends children's learning well. She follows children's interests to help motivate and encourage them. Children develop their social skills well. For example, the childminder takes them to play groups to interact with others and develop their confidence. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their understanding of technology. For instance, children enjoy using electronic toys and begin to learn how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model to children in helping them understand how to play safely and appropriately. Children eat nutritious foods and learn about healthy lifestyles. They are active and enjoy using toys in the childminder's garden, such as ride-on toys, to develop their physical well-being. The childminder implements effective procedures to protect children from harm. She regularly risk assesses all areas children use to identify and remove any hazards. The childminder supports children well to develop an understanding of following good hygiene practices. For instance, she teaches them to wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and learn a range of skills that prepare them well for future learning. For example, babies develop their movements well, such as using resources like musical instruments. They crawl confidently, climb and learn to walk. They develop good communication skills. For example, they enjoy babbling and communicate their needs to the childminder well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461978 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 1063502 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Shoreditch, within the London Borough of Hackney. She provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and operates her service all year round. She holds an appropriate qualification in childcare at level 2.

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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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