Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 16 February 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder builds on her professional development with regular training, such as attending a recent conference on encouraging creativity for boys. She evaluates her practice accurately and use this information to make improvements and enhance children's learning opportunities. n The childminder provides a safe environment with plentiful resources to engage young children. She has a good understanding of how children learn. She presents toys and resources effectively to support children's free choice and independence. Children build their confidence as they actively explore their environment and make choices for themselves. n The childminder is kind and caring, and is considerate of the emotional needs of the children in her care. This helps to nurture children's well-being. They have formed strong bonds with her and enjoy the time they spend in her home. n The childminder gathers good information from parents regarding their children's

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The provision is good

interests and abilities when they start with her. She uses her own observations to form accurate starting points. n Children make good progress from their starting points and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They gain many skills that they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to nursery or starting school. For example, they learn to listen and respond well to instructions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder carries out good-quality observations; however, she does not focus her planning sharply enough to enhance children's progress further. n The childminder has not fully considered how to raise children's awareness of people's similarities and differences in the wider world.

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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

n strengthen planned activities to target areas of development more precisely from children's starting points n extend children's learning about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home. n The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into consideration.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly exchanges information with them about children's learning and achievements. Parents comment how much they value the childminder's caring approach and the range of outings she offers to help their children enjoy learning. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress. She uses the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years to help her identify any gaps in their learning at an early stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children in her care. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to record and report any concerns about children's well-being. She attends regular training and keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder conducts thorough and regular risk assessments to help to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and interacts well to guide and enhance their learning. She supports early writing skills. The childminder provides opportunities for mark making and creativity, such as helping a child make a photograph frame for them to take on holiday. She is beginning to teach older children about letters and the sounds they represent. For example, they use a technology toy to match sounds and letters. The childminder communicates well with children. She provides them with plenty of opportunities to talk and uses an extensive range of words to support language development. Children learn about numbers as they play; they count how many leaves they have on their tree and indicate they need more.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. They are provided with nutritious snacks and get plenty of fresh air. The childminder is out and about daily with the children. She uses local playgroups and goes on trips to farms and soft-play centres. Children have a variety of opportunities to enhance their physical development at home and at local playgroups. They take risks and know how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to hold onto the buggy when out for a walk. The childminder is a good role model. She is kind and respectful to the children. She reminds them about good manners and behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make their own choices and establish their own ideas as they rapidly learn new skills and solve problems. For example, they explore different ways of getting a big car around a small track. They name many colours accurately and recognise numbers. They are beginning to count objects confidently and compare size during a variety of activities. Children are eager and confident learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144392 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10063106 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 16 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Stoke Newington, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates her service on weekdays, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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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