Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date 2 May 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 Children have formed strong attachments with the childminder. This is down to her warm and engaging nature. Children are settled and content in their environment, and are confident to express themselves in their own individual ways. n The childminder has a calm, caring and engaging approach to working with children. She interacts positively with children and they are happy and motivated to learn. All children make good progress. n Good partnerships with parents ensure there is a regular two-way flow of information. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care the childminder provides. n The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and ensures that the safety of children is her highest priority. She uses robust safeguarding procedures and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn to provide a rich and varied environment. She knows the children well and is able to cater for all of their individual

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This provision is good

needs. n The childminder monitors children's progress. However, she is not routinely able to identify and address any gaps in children's learning at the earliest opportunity. n The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. However, she does not make the best use of this information to identify professional development opportunities in order to further improve the quality of her practice.

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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 the monitoring of individual children's progress to identify any potential gaps in their learning as promptly as possible n use self-evaluation further to identify opportunities for training and development that will help to develop teaching skills to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children during their activities, as well as at their breakfast time. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of the parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of child protection and is extremely vigilant in keeping children safe. She knows the potential signs and symptoms of possible abuse and how to report any possible concerns. She completes regular safeguarding training and makes sure that her knowledge and understanding are always up to date. Parents speak highly of the care the childminder provides. They value the emotional support she offers, as well as the learning opportunities she provides. The childminder is passionate about developing her practice. She uses the knowledge she acquires in training courses to make changes to her practice and the environment in which children learn. For example, recent training in healthy eating has led to her preparing healthy and nutritious foods for children. She encourages them to be involved in the preparation of meals, which has led to them becoming more interested in tasting

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a strong communicator and offers children many opportunities to develop their language skills. For example, she asks them for their opinions on what they would like to do next, and engages in meaningful conversations with them. The childminder adapts activities effectively to offer children who speak English as an additional language the chance to learn new words and develop their communication skills. This creates an environment where children of all ages and abilities are confident to attempt new words, and younger children babble and say new words with enthusiasm. The childminder provides children with a wide range of opportunities to learn about their local community. For example, she takes them on visits to local parks and attends many different group settings, such as playgroups and community centres.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely happy and secure in the childminder's care. They develop strong attachments with her because of her nurturing and enthusiastic nature. She offers them cuddles, praise and a sense of freedom to make their own choices and decisions. This leads to children demonstrating high levels of confidence in choosing activities and exploring in their own time. The childminder follows children's lead and participates fully in their games. For instance, she enthusiastically dances and sings with the children, which encourages them to join in with music and movement activities. The childminder routinely promotes good manners, and this has led to children saying 'please' and 'thank you' without being prompted.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly motivated and eager to join in activities. They make good progress from their starting points and develop the key skills that are needed for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. Children show a keen interest in books and demonstrate great enthusiasm when reading along with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540228 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10102051 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 - 6 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Hackney. She operates from 6.45am until 6pm every weekday, for most of the year.

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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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