Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date 27 June 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 is gentle, caring and nurturing. She spends time getting to know children to enable them to settle in quickly and for her to meet their emotional needs effectively. Children display secure attachments with the childminder. n The childminder extends and supports children's learning through her good-quality teaching. She is fully aware of the developmental needs of all children in the early years age group. For example, she supports babies effectively to develop their hand- eye coordination skills. n Parents praise the childminder for the care and attention she provides for their children. The childminder shares children's progress and other relevant information, such as children's feeding and sleep patterns, with parents so they can continue to support their children at home. n The childminder's systems for self-evaluation are effective. She carefully plans and promptly prioritises all areas identified for improvement to develop good outcomes for

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This provision is good

children. n Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. They enjoy daily outings to the local park, which is only a short walk from the childminder's home, going to the shops, and baby massage sessions at the local children's centre. n The childminder's system for some required records, for example, those relating to parents' complaints procedures, is not fully organised. n Although the childminder has completed recent training courses, she has yet to develop a plan to continually improve her professional knowledge in order to achieve the highest quality provision.

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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 improve the organisation of all documentation so that it is more easily accessible n target professional development opportunities to further enhance the childminder's already good knowledge and teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during play activities. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding, including outdoors. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular child protection training and understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She implements and follows effective policies and procedures to ensure children's welfare. She knows how to recognise and report any signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder ensures her home is safe and secure, and reduces any possible hazards. For example, she has fitted locks on all kitchen cupboard doors to ensure children's safety. The childminder is open to suggestions, advice and other views, and works well with professionals and other childminders to support good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that motivate and extend children's learning and development successfully. She uses touch and movement to help young children to become aware of their senses and develop their physical skills. For example, the childminder offers babies small hand-held musical toys and waves these through the air to create sound and movement. Babies become captivated and try to reach out and attempt to grasp the toys. Children's early communication and mathematical skills are expertly developed. The childminder makes eye contact and uses her voice expressively. She repeats and models simple words, and waits for children to react. Babies listen attentively to the childminder's voice and respond by cooing, smiling, and moving their arms and legs rapidly with excitement. When looking through books, the childminder talks about the pictures and counts and names simple shapes. The childminder uses her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

ongoing observations and assessment to plan engaging activities, which support children to make good progress throughout the curriculum.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows good commitment and care towards the children. She is gentle and kind in her interactions, and provides regular comforting hugs and cuddles. Children are emotionally secure and happy in her care. The childminder follows good hygiene practice, such as when sterilising baby's bottles and containers and during nappy-change routines. She has a comprehensive healthy eating policy ensuring that the options provided are well balanced. Children have a range of choices including fresh fruit, vegetables and drinking water throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. New children settle quickly, and enjoy the company of the childminder and of visitors. They make good eye contact and copy movements and actions, such as opening their mouth and widening their eyes. Children gain confidence as they practise their physical skills. For example, with support, the childminder encourages babies in their efforts to hold their milk bottle. Children are exposed to a range of good-quality mark-making and early mathematical resources and toys. They gain the skills they need to support them for their next stages of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542896 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10099299 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Stamford Hill, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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