Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2018 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 is passionate about offering a high-quality provision which is child focused and supports children to develop a love of learning. She follows the children's lead well and supports their interests carefully in a range of activities. For example, children enjoy mixing their own modelling dough and pretend to make food.  Children make good or better progress in their learning and the childminder supports children's language skills very well. Children demonstrate they are articulate and confident to express their complex ideas from an early age.  The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge up to date and makes the most of regular professional development opportunities. For example, she recently attended a course on how to support boys' learning, with a focus on mathematics. This has developed the childminder's teaching in this area.  The childminder helps children to enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks and eat a

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This provision is good

varied diet. Children have opportunities to play and learn outside and the childminder ensures that children are active and develop strong physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not completed all necessary steps to inform relevant professionals when a previous member of the household moves back into her home. Nevertheless, she maintains children's safety and well-being effectively.  The childminder does not use every opportunity to strengthen the links between the children's homes and the setting to help children reflect on their experiences 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

 strengthen organisational procedures for responding to changes in the household, such as when a previous member of the household moves back into the home  enhance the links for children between the childminder's home and their life outside of the setting to help them reflect on their experiences in more depth.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's learning and the childminder's teaching during a range of activities.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the childminder's suitability to work with children and reviewed parents' written feedback made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role in child protection and knows how to keep children safe. She demonstrates a confident awareness of the correct steps to take should she have any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder knows which professionals to contact for support. She is reflective and evaluates her service well. The childminder is committed to ongoing improvements and seeks feedback from parents and children on a regular basis. She values the importance of exchanging information with parents to keep them involved in children's ongoing learning. Parents speak very highly of her work with children. The childminder accurately monitors the progress children make over time and uses this information effectively to ensure children enjoy and achieve in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports and challenges children to develop their skills through carefully planned activities and makes the most of opportunities for learning. For example, she helps children to recognise familiar letters on a keyboard when they use technology. The childminder observes and reflects on children's development and uses this information to offer a varied curriculum based on children's needs. Children are encouraged to use their imagination. For example, they enjoy using their hands to explore sticky mixtures and discover what happens when they add more ingredients. The childminder offers an appropriate balance of play activities inside and outside. For example, children enjoy going on walks in the local area to collect natural objects. The childminder models language clearly and helps to broaden children's already rich vocabulary. She encourages children to talk about their interests and describe what they can see and feel.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close trusting bonds in the childminder's warm, friendly and nurturing setting. She encourages children to make their own decisions and invites them to make age-appropriate choices. The childminder supports children's behaviour well and engages them in tasks which promote their independence. Children are keen to take on small responsibilities during daily tasks. The childminder supports children's understanding of the wider world and teaches them about respecting others. For example, children show excitement when they care for the childminder's dog and talk about the 'wiggly worms' they recently found on a walk. The childminder creates a safe environment and uses risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards in her home and when on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and curious to explore their surroundings. They are mature and focused on activities of interest. Children speak with clarity about their interests. For example, they eagerly show the childminder a book about diggers and describe their favourite vehicles. Children develop their physical skills and dexterity. They show they are able to manipulate small objects and climb stairs with increasing control. Children make good progress and are well prepared for school and future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494155 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 1032070 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 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 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Hackney. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, for most of 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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Telephone number

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