Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date 26 March 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 develops a close working relationship with her assistants. She offers ongoing guidance and coaching to ensure that they implement the daily routines, policies and procedures effectively. n The childminder informs parents of children's daily care and learning. She encourages them to view their child's special book and to do similar activities at home. The childminder shares regular information with parents for them to know what to expect from her service. n The childminder completes regular observation of children's learning and she puts in place appropriate next steps to help them make good progress with their development. n Children are happy and they settle well. They are familiar with their environment and move around freely to explore the activities set up for them. n The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage younger children to verbally express themselves, in order to help strengthen their speech and language

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This provision is good

development. n The childminder does not track groups of children's progress to identify any gaps or patterns in their development and to take actions to help them make swift progress.

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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 for younger children to strengthen their speech and increase their vocabulary n make use of opportunities to monitor groups of children's progress, to identify any gaps or patterns in their development and to help them make better progress.

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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 and her assistants about their 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 at planning documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a secure knowledge of how to safeguard and protect children within their care. They are familiar with child protection issues and wider safeguarding issues. The childminder and her assistants know the procedures to report any concerns, including allegations to the relevant authorities. The childminder ensures her assistants and members of the household are vetted, in order to keep children safe. The childminder considers feedback from parents, children and her assistants when evaluating the provision. She knows what she does well and how to improve further. For example, the childminder has an action plan to attend behaviour management training for enhancing her knowledge and skills to better handle any challenging behaviour. The childminder has a good relationship with the local authority childminding coordinator and receives regular guidance that helps strengthen

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

her practice and children's experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures her assistants are clear about their responsibilities and they know individual children's needs and interests well. The childminder plans stimulating opportunities for children to enjoy and learn. She provides exciting sensory and creative materials for children to explore and develop their skills. For example, children feel the texture of different pasta and they learn to use a range of tools to pick or scoop them into small pots. Children learn to cut, stick and glue art-and-craft materials together to make their own designs. The childminder allows children to make decisions about what they want to do, in order to support their independence and for them to take ownership for their play. Children demonstrate good listening skills and they follow instructions well. The childminder supports children to develop an awareness of animals and the life cycle of living things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are active and they show interest in the activities available. Children display good mobility and balance. They learn to climb and use the slide safely. Children form close attachments with the childminder and her assistants. They welcome their support and reassurance during play. The childminder consistently discourages any signs of unwanted behaviour and she encourages them to wait for their turn to use the resources. The childminder encourages children to play together to help them form close friendships with other children. The childminder supports children to develop good health. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands and she provides healthy food for them to eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development compared to their starting points. They develop the skills required to help them move on to the next stage in their learning. Children develop their physical skills well. They learn to grasp and use different resources successfully. Children develop their confidence and independence well. They learn to manage small tasks on their own and proudly show the childminder what they do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542563 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10092815 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates from premises in Upper Clapton, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder is available from Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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