Childminder EY409784

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2017 5 March 2015

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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 manages her setting well and effectively evaluates the quality of her practice to identify future development needs. She has a good understanding of children's individual learning needs and she supports these well.  The childminder provides a wide range of resources suited to the needs of the children attending, taking into account their interests and stage of development. She skilfully plays alongside the children to extend and enhance their learning.  The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's language skills. She continuously talks them, asks questions and provides them with basic instructions to assess their level of understanding.  The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children to identify their achievements, track their progress and target any gaps in their learning.  Children develop close relationships with the childminder and each other. They show

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This provision is good

that they feel safe and secure in her care as they sit together to listen to stories.  The childminder works well with parents and regularly engages with them about their children's care and learning needs. She uses the information she gathers from them to support her in her planning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan as effectively as possible to provide a broad range of experiences to support those children who prefer learning outdoors.

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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 and improve the organisation of activities and experiences to more fully extend the opportunities for children who learn best outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching as the childminder engaged in activities with the children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice and the improvements she has made since the last inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including children's learning profiles and certificates of qualifications and training.  The inspector took account of parents' views from the questionnaires provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding practices and she has clear procedures for making a referral if she had a concern about the welfare of a child. She assesses and minimises risks in the environment and she ensures that children are well supervised at all times. She keeps a detailed suite of policies and procedures, which she uses to inform her practice. The childminder regularly reflects on her service to identify areas for further development and areas for her professional development. She attends relevant training to keep herself updated with childcare practices and completes additional training to improve her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide range of experiences across the different areas of learning as the childminder plans an interesting and challenging learning environment indoors. They have many opportunities to engage in creative play and develop their imaginative skills. For example, they have fun exploring the different textures of various materials and resources and enjoy listening to different music and exploring rhythms and patterns. Children enjoy drawing and making marks, indoors and outdoors. The childminder supports this well as she encourages them to explore different sizes and patterns as they draw. She also encourages children to think about numbers as she counts, and she identifies colours with them as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment where children play independently and have fun exploring their surroundings. She sensitively guides children as they play and they respond well to her instructions. The childminder helps children learn how to manage their own behaviour. For example, children learn to share and take turns, and are beginning to develop an awareness of the needs of others. Children are developing their understanding about healthy lifestyles and are developing their independence skills as they participate in routine activities. For example, they are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times during the day and they feed themselves at mealtimes. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active and to play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing well and are gaining the necessary skills to support them in the next stages of their learning. They listen and respond well to the childminder's questions and instructions. They communicate their needs effectively using sounds and gestures, and they are beginning to put one or two more words together. Children show an interest in books and enjoy listening to the childminder read. They point to and name objects, and imitate the sounds of animals that they see. Children are progressing well in their physical development, as they move around the environment freely and handle utensils appropriately to feed themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409784 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 1094324 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Homerton, Hackney. She operates Tuesday to Friday from 8.15am to 5.30pm throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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