Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date 4 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder and her assistant are dedicated, passionate and strive in their efforts to offer children and their families an extremely professional, high-quality service. n The childminder and her assistant make precise, detailed and informative observations and assessments of children's abilities. The childminder uses this information to provide exceptional activities and experiences to engage children's interests and extend their learning. Children progress extremely well from the time they start in the childminder's care. n Excellent relationships between the childminder and parents ensure high levels of information sharing about children's care, learning and development. They very successfully plan together how they will follow up children's future learning needs. n The childminder and assistant innovatively use different approaches to enhance their teaching and children's learning. For example, teaching about safety, mathematics and

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This provision is outstanding

supporting children to learn to speak and understand English. n Children are highly motivated to learn. The childminder successfully promotes children's emotional and physical development. Children continually gain a wide range of skills that help them to be ready to move on. Excellent links with local schools creates a sense of continuity for children and their families, as the children move on to school.

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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 continue to implement plans to enhance the already excellent teaching skills and knowledge even further for the childminder and assistant.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, the assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took into account verbal feedback from parents at the time of the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated activities together, discussed self- evaluation and the impact this has on children's outcomes. n The inspector had a tour of the premises, viewed the range of play materials and a sample of documents, such as children's learning journeys, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have an in-depth knowledge regarding child protection and know how to keep children safe from harm. Children learn about potential risks through discussions, reminders and general routines. Parental testimonies about their children's learning relates to changes being made in the family home as a result of children bringing their learning into the family home. The childminder and her assistant regularly review the quality and impact of their teaching and procedures on children's well-being, learning and development. The childminder works in close partnership with her local authority to ensure any gaps in her service are addressed promptly, such as through training. Parental feedback is full of high praise about the learning experiences their children are offered and the level of developmental progress being achieved.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Outstanding teaching, close and precise observation and regular assessment of children's progress enables children to learn to the best of their ability. They are confident learners who enjoy exploring the resources and extending their play. Children's communication and language skills are excellent. The childminder and assistant skilfully teach children English as well as support them to build on their home language. For example, the children confidently learn to switch from home language to English when the childminder and assistant skilfully ask questions, use nursery rhymes or when sharing books together. Children learn about textures, mathematics and the wider world through the exceptional range of activities offered to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model. She is highly respectful towards the children, parents and her assistant. She provides a positive and exceptionally welcoming environment, where children arrive eager to engage in activities and spend their time with a purpose. Children behave exceptionally well throughout their time in attendance. They get on very well with each other, help each other and enjoy each other's company. Children relish taking responsibility for different jobs, such as helping to clear away toys. They present high levels of independence and self-help. For example, as they make free choices in selecting additional play material or putting on their coats to go outdoors. Children are happy and eager to be physically active, such as when they go into the stimulating outdoor area. Children have a variety of opportunities to develop a sense of respect of others in the community who are different to themselves, such as through

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

exploring different celebrations or when attending community venues.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are motivated and eager learners. They are making excellent progress and are extremely well prepared for their move on to school. Children use numbers for counting out their fruit, compare size as they build models and can recognise shapes. They love looking at the broad variety of books, becoming familiar with print in their home language and English. Children show strong skills in early writing, such as chalking on the garden fence or mark making in shaving foam.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539591 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10080167 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 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Upper Clapton, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder works Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3pm and on Friday from 9am to 12 midday. The childminder works with assistants. The childminder operates throughout most of the year, except during Jewish religious holidays.

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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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