Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date 3 June 2019 Previous inspection date 22 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. He uses a variety of methods to keep parents informed of activities and opportunities that their children participate in. n The childminder and his co-childminder provide sensitive settling-in procedures which include a number of visits by the child and parent. This helps the childminder to get to know the child and family. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's well-being. He plans opportunities for regular fresh air and exercise in the local park and in the garden, where children plant, grow and then cook vegetables and herbs. n The childminder and his co-childminder place the highest priority on keeping children safe both inside and outside the setting. They make careful risk assessments, have a range of policies and take effective steps to minimise dangers. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify the possible signs of

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This provision meets requirements

abuse and neglect and the action to take if he is concerned about a child in his care. n The childminder and his co-childminder are knowledgeable about how children learn. They provide the children with a range of activities across all areas of learning. They base their planning around children's interests, information gained from parents and observations made in the setting. n The childminder observes children's learning effectively and plans appropriate next steps. n The childminder has established a network of local childminders and he uses this network to reflect on aspects of his service and to make improvements.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector looked at the rooms in the house used for childminding, the garden area and some of the resources used by children. n The inspector viewed a range of relevant documentation, policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the service provided. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about his knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage, assessment and planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378687 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10104584 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2008. He lives in Dalston within the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder is registered to work with another childminder on the premises.

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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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