Childminder EY538255

Inspection date 31 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 evaluates the provision well. She has a clear understanding of her own strengths and areas for development. For example, she arranges regular visits to local playgroups for children to meet and play with other children to help develop their social skills. n The childminder develops close relationships with children and their parents. At the start of children's placement, she obtains relevant information about them and she provides flexible childcare that meets their individual needs. n The childminder is attentive and she gets down to the children's level to interact with them during their play. She provides interesting activities for them to learn and to help them make good progress with their development. n Children settle well in the childminder's care. They develop close attachments with her and they display a sense of belonging, as they move around her home to explore freely. n The childminder misses some opportunities to strengthen younger children's speaking

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This provision is good

skills. For example, she does not consistently use accurate pronunciation of words for children to copy and learn. n The childminder does not always encourage younger children to manage small tasks on their own to develop further their 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

n make better use of opportunities to strengthen further younger children's speech n increase opportunities for younger children to develop their independence even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance and safeguarding policy. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and observed the quality of care and teaching. n The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning, and looked at some of the children's assessment records and planning documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training and she has a secure understanding of how to protect children in her care. The childminder makes parents aware of her safeguarding policies and procedures for them to know what to expect from her services. The childminder knows how to report any concerns, including allegations, to the relevant authorities. The childminder makes good use of training opportunities and support from the local authority early years coordinator to enhance her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends training to strengthen her understanding of how to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She is clear about their starting points and what they need to do next to support their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning well. She uses this information to plan stimulating opportunities for them to enjoy and learn. For example, children curiously explore and experiment with play dough, paint and foam. They feel the different textures and use their imagination to bring their own ideas to life. Younger children use a range of musical resources, learning how to handle them appropriately and excitingly listening to the different sounds. Children demonstrate good focus and concentration when playing with resources that interest them. For example, they spend a long time exploring with construction toys and they carefully stack blocks on top of each other. The childminder ensures children have opportunities to help them develop new interests and skills. For example, she provides books for children to listen and enjoy stories, to support their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children appear to be happy and friendly. They welcome the childminder to join their play and proudly show her their toys. The childminder offers positive praise to develop children's confidence and to make them aware that they are doing well. The childminder acts as a positive role model and demonstrates good manners for children to copy and learn. The childminder plans good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and she encourages their parents to provide healthy food for them to eat. The childminder creates a comfortable play area and she ensures resources are easily accessible to children. The childminder supervises children effectively and she completes regular checks to ensure her home is safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children begin to make good progress and they develop the skills they need for their future learning. For example, they are active and motivated to learn. Younger children develop good coordination, they learn to grasp and use small tools successfully. Children behave well. They listen and show respect to the childminder. Children understand and follow simple instructions effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538255 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10079900 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Homerton, within the London Borough of Hackney. She operates all year round from Monday to Sunday.

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Registers

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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