Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date 29 November 2018 Previous inspection date 3 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the children in her care and a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has high expectations for children and what they can achieve. n The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents. She works with them to ensure children benefit from continuity in their learning and care. n The childminder prioritises children's welfare to ensure she keeps them safe and well. She is clear about how to protect them from harm and provide a safe environment at all times. n Children are making good progress from their starting points. The childminder supports their physical development well through a wide range of activities. For example, children cut up their food for snack and use their scooters daily. n Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and benefit from healthy eating and nutritious food daily. n On occasion, the childminder does not make the most of teaching children about text

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This provision is good

for reading, to extend their early literacy development.

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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 increase opportunities to help children develop their early literacy skills for reading.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed feedback from parents. n The inspector sampled a range of required records that the childminder maintains, and the policies and procedures shared with parents. n The inspector engaged in assessment of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching as the childminder engaged in activities with the children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, to explore her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder is conscientious in providing a safe environment for the children. She completes regular risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe. The childminder works well with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and learning. Parents are pleased with the good progress, care and support their children receive. The childminder reflects well on the service she provides, identifying her setting's strengths and the areas to improve. She updates her teaching well, which has improved how she supports children's mathematical development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children confidently play in a welcoming, friendly environment. The childminder plans activities that reflect children's interests and which link to their next steps in learning. She successfully supports children's imaginative play, such as through favourite books and role-play activities, joining in with them to develop their creative thinking. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills. Children count on their fingers and explore counting down to zero. Children develop strong skills to be independent, such as when making choices in their own play. The childminder is extremely vigilant in monitoring children's engagement in activities. She intervenes at appropriate times to support their learning, and teaches them about keeping themselves safe in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They clearly demonstrate that they feel safe and confident in the childminder's home. The childminder is a positive role model, and teaches children to respect boundaries and each other. For example, she encourages children to find solutions to share resources and take turns in their play. Children are caring and kind to one another and respect their environment. The childminder praises them for their achievements. She supports children's health and well-being well. She provides a good range of nutritious snacks and meals, and encourages handwashing at key times. Children have opportunities for regular exercise, for example, on their daily outings to playgroups, school and parks with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make steady progress from their individual starting points and receive effective support in their next steps of learning. They develop friendships and grow in confidence with the childminder. They show good concentration during activities. For example, they persevere to cut up fruit for snack time. Children are developing skills that will help them as they move to the next stage of their learning. This is because the childminder is skilful at identifying and supporting any gaps in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343057 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10063123 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 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Hackney. She works from 8.15am to 5.30pm, from Monday to Thursday, throughout 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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