Childminder in Hackney

Inspection date 27 June 2019 Previous inspection date 9 December 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children are self-assured, happy and settled in this welcoming family home. They explore freely and make independent choices about their play. Children are confident talkers who share their ideas and thoughts clearly with each other and adults. n Parents highly value the service the childminder provides. They describe her as 'kind, thoughtful and loving' and comment on the delicious home-cooked meals she provides each day. n The childminder's quality of teaching is outstanding. She use her extensive experience and deep understanding of how children learn to plan challenging activities based on their next steps in learning and current interests. All children make strong progress in their development. n The childminder talks to children as they play together and asks them questions to encourage them to think. She responds positively to emerging words and holds conversations with children. This helps to effectively develop their language and

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This provision is good

communication skills. n The childminder provides an incredibly positive atmosphere and highly values each child's contribution. Children behave very well. Despite their young age, they are learning to take turns and share toys, as well as listen to what each other have to say. n The childminder works well in partnership with some of the other provisions that children also attend. However, she has not ensured that she has an effective two-way flow of information between all providers that helps to provide consistency in care and learning for children. n The childminder does not seek highly focused professional development opportunities in order to extend her knowledge to a higher level.

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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 links between all other providers to ensure consistency in care and learning for all children n explore additional professional development opportunities to help raise children's learning to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector read written testimonials from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector reflected on an activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and has a secure knowledge of how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder reflects on the effectiveness of her provision. She uses feedback from children, parents and the local authority co-ordinator to make improvements that help to raise outcomes for children. The childminder assesses children's skills and knowledge accurately when they first attend her setting. She works closely with parents to gather a detailed picture of children's abilities and routines when they join and ensure they settle in smoothly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder understands every child and their backgrounds extremely well. She knows precisely how they have progressed and where their priorities for development lie. She adapts her interactions with children to target their next steps in learning. The childminder provides children with an excellent range of stimulating and interesting activities that they are eager to join in with. They show high levels of concentration as they play games and share books. Children join in enthusiastically with a story about bears. They use puppets and act out the story as the childminder reads. Children enjoy books and eagerly ask for the childminder to read it again. The childminder supports children's creativity and imagination well. The childminder supports early mathematical skills effectively. For instance, older children talk about the size of their play-dough cutters and discuss which 'cake' is biggest, and younger children count the number of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

candles they have on their birthday cake.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as an excellent role model for children. She is extremely kind and patient. She is highly dedicated to the children and promotes equality throughout her practice. Children learn about people who are different from themselves. For example, they learn about traditions from a wide variety of festivals. Children learn about leading healthy lifestyles. For instance, they play in the garden, pick strawberries for snack, help out with making porridge for lunch and follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are exceedingly able. They make excellent progress from their starting points. Children develop early mathematical and literacy skills. They delight in looking at favourite storybooks and experiment with paintbrushes and water outdoors, using small and large movements. Children are building early friendships. They enjoy engaging in simple activities together. Children are highly independent and enjoy carrying out small tasks, such as sweeping up and setting the table for lunch. They are learning skills that will support their move onto the next stage of their learning very well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380648 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10063104 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 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Clapton in the London Borough of Hackney and works from 7.30am to 6pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the year, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She accepts funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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