Childminder EY542701

Inspection date 14 June 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 highly dedicated and aspire to provide the highest level of care and learning for children. Children benefit from the excellent levels of passion and motivation and from an extensive range of enriching and stimulating activities. Children have extremely positive attitudes towards learning and make excellent progress in relation to their starting points. n Children are incredibly happy and secure. The childminder and her assistant establish exceptionally positive and inspiring relationships with children, who develop high levels of confidence and emotional well-being. n Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder has excellent channels of communication in place to keep parents extremely well informed and actively involved in their children's learning. This is evident when children regularly borrow resources and books for home learning and when parents contribute ideas and suggestions for

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This provision is outstanding

future projects or experiences. n The childminder and her assistant are impressive role models for children and expertly teach them about being respectful towards each other and about good manners. Children behave impeccably. n The childminder is highly reflective and incisively evaluates her practice, fully taking account of the views of parents, children and other early years professionals to maintain the extremely high quality of her provision. n Children with English as an additional language are supported remarkably well. This is illustrated when they have excellent opportunities to hear songs and music in their home language and are taught English through the use of high quality props, puppets and through enchanting storytelling. n The childminder demonstrates impressive commitment to supporting children to adopt healthy lifestyles. This is evident when children enthusiastically join in with a variety of

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This provision is outstanding

fun exercise and dancing activities. It is also apparent when children learn about making healthy food choices when participating in different healthy eating projects.

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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 reflect on questioning techniques, to ensure that children have enough time to respond and to fully develop their thinking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the activities and experiences planned for children and assessed the quality of teaching and the impact on their learning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for caring for children. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents and took their views into account. n The inspector discussed how the childminder monitors and evaluates the quality of the service she provides. n The inspector viewed a range of essential documentation, such as suitability checks and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant have a clear and uncompromising vision of what children can achieve. They have extremely high expectations and deliver excellence across all areas. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate an excellent awareness of the signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm and the procedures for sharing their concerns to help to keep children safe. The childminder has highly effective procedures in place for the safe recruitment of staff and regularly monitors the quality of their personal effectiveness and teaching to ensure exceptionally high levels of care and education for children. Ongoing professional development is given high priority. This is evident when the childminder attends frequent training courses and works closely with other professionals to enhance her expert knowledge of how children learn and develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children's enjoyment during their time at the setting is infectious. The childminder and her assistant use their extensive knowledge and teaching skills to inspire and engage children and motivate them to develop a love of learning. They are extremely innovative and creative and fully immerse themselves in children's play. This is illustrated when children thoroughly enjoy exploring stories with the use of costumes and props and enjoy extending their learning when exploring messy play and sticking activities that reinforce their knowledge. Children have superb opportunities to learn outdoors, for instance they delight in making pies in the mud kitchen and thoroughly enjoy using spray paint to make large pieces of unique art. Children learn in an extremely rich and vibrant language environment. The childminder is encouraged to continue to reflect on ensuring that children consistently have sufficient time to answer questions and further

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

extend their own thinking skills. Observation and assessment is highly detailed and responsive to each child's individual needs. It is evident that children are flourishing and thriving.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and her assistant are extremely caring and nurturing. Children build extremely close relationships with them and the other children. Excellent levels of respect are shown and children's points of views are highly valued. For instance, they suggest ideas for new resources, activities or trips out in the local community. Parents are unanimous in their appreciation and praise for the childminder. For example, they express that she is extremely kind and dedicated and their children's daily experiences are greatly enhanced from attending the setting.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are impressively independent and inquisitive learners. They show extremely high levels of motivation and willingness at everything they do. Children develop excellent early mathematical skills, for example they enjoy counting through songs and drawing shapes with chalks. They also enjoy confidently talking about their families and what makes them unique. Overall, children are exceptionally well prepared for their future learning, including school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542701 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10092816 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 8 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Clapton Common, in the London Borough of Hackney. She works from 9am until 3pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am until 12.15pm on Friday. She works throughout the year except for family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and they are both qualified at level 3.

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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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