Childminder EY540755

Inspection date 25 July 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 are happy and feel at home in the childminder's warm and welcoming setting. They settle in quickly and develop a sense of belonging. Children choose their favourite playthings and the childminder and her assistant interact closely with them to support their learning. n The childminder has worked exceedingly hard to build strong bonds with parents. She has established an effective two-way flow of communication to share children's learning at home and at the setting. For example, she produces a weekly newsletter, has termly meetings and actively encourages parents to share their ideas in the comments box. Parents speak highly of the care the childminder provides. n The childminder and her assistant skilfully blend children's home languages into daily activities. For instance, they offer reassurance and comfort to a child who is unsettled. n The childminder and her assistant are sensitive to children's emotional needs and

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This provision is good

understand their stages of development. They are kind and caring. They ensure that children understand the rules and routines of the setting, and this helps them to behave well. n The childminder works closely with local schools that children move on to. She ensures they have detailed information and visits with the child to talk with staff. Children learn skills that will support them well in their move on to the next stage of their learning. For example, children make choices about their play and help with small tasks during the day, which builds on their independence. n The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her setting. She reflects on her practice and sets herself targets for improvement. n The childminder has not established a sharply focused programme of professional development for her assistants in order to help her raise the quality of her provision to an outstanding level. n At times, the childminder and her assistant miss opportunities to extend children's

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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 establish a secure programme of continuous professional development to raise the quality of the provision to the highest level n strengthen further the quality of interactions with children so that they routinely incorporate mathematical skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and other household members, and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from both written materials and speaking to them at the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her setting effectively. She is well organised and professional, which underpins her good practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about the procedures to follow if she has a concern regarding children's well-being and safety. She regularly attends child protection training and keeps up to date with any changes to legislation. The childminder meets up and networks with other childminders to extend her knowledge. She attends a wide range of training and works closely with the local authority advisers to build on her existing good skills. The childminder gathers useful information form parents when children start at the setting to help establish starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, teaching is good. The childminder understands the process through which children learn. She has a natural rapport with children and follows their interests well. For example, they are interested in transport and recently went on a trip on a bus. The childminder knows children well. She closely observes children as they play. This helps her to make accurate assessments of children's current developmental stage and plan for what they need to learn next. She offers advice and guidance to parents on how to support their children's development. Children's early literacy skills are well supported. They join in with their favourite songs and follow the actions. Children have opportunities to be creative and use their imagination. For example, they pretend they are going on a bus journey and dress up as characters from a song.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond very well to the childminder's calm and nurturing approach. The routines that are in place are well understood by all children. The childminder and her assistant support children's behaviour well. They help them to sort out their problems, share and take turns. The childminder ensures that children have many opportunities to learn about others. They learn about different cultures and are taught to value their own heritages and those of others. The childminder plans a variety of trips and visits, such as to a forest school and local parks, for children to learn about the world around them and their local community. Children demonstrate high levels of enjoyment. They enjoy the time they spend at the childminder's house.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those receiving funding, make good progress in their learning and development from their initial starting points. They are confident, motivated and show enthusiasm and enjoyment in their play. Children are gaining skills that will help them as they move to the next stage in their learning or onto school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540755 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10089771 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 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Stamford Hill, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder provides care from 9am to 3.30pm, every weekday during term times only. She works with assistants. The childminder accepts funding for children aged two and three years old.

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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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Registers

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