Childminder EY549015

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder gets to know children very well as they settle into her welcoming family home. She has developed strong attachments with the children, which has a positive impact their well-being and emotional development. She works consistently alongside parents' requests and ensures her routines match with children's home life to help them feel secure. Children are relaxed and comfortable in the childminder's attentive care. They are very well behaved. For instance, toddlers show kindness to babies, giving them a cuddle and a gentle stroke as they play on the floor next to them. The childminder is kind and considerate. She is a good role model. She encourages children to have respect for others, share, take turns and use good manners. The childminder is an excellent communicator. She supports children's emerging language skills well, especially those for whom English is an additional language.

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The provision is good

Children show confidence as they explore the well-organised environment and make choices in their play. Resources are carefully selected by the childminder to take account of children's interests and promote their focus on learning. This helps to enhance children's levels of enjoyment and concentration. For example, they eagerly help the childminder build towers and knock them down again. The childminder uses her observations of children well to plan for future learning. However, a more robust system of planning would allow children to make even greater progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is professional and well organised, which underpins the quality of her setting well. She effectively uses self-evaluation to reflect on her strengths and consider areas to improve. The childminder makes good use of her helpful local authority coordinator and a close-knit childminding network to share ideas and seek advice. She is well supported in her practice. n The childminder is keen to build on her own knowledge and skills and attends regular training. For example, she has recently attended training on 'sustained shared thinking' and has implemented new ways of working with children into her daily practice. She says she has seen a positive impact on children's language skills, exploration and creativity, and parents' understanding of children's learning. n Parents write positive comments about the good-quality care and education the childminder provides. They value her good daily routines and the high

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expectations she has for all children. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's progress in a range of ways, including daily diaries, weekly newsletters and verbal feedback. A good two-way flow of information between home and the setting provides consistency in children's development.

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need to do better?

16 December 2019 n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She has high expectations for children and the quality of teaching she provides. Children are keen to explore the wide range of resources available to them. The childminder plays alongside children and she successfully extends their learning further. She gives children continuous praise for their efforts, promoting their emotional well- being. n The childminder skilfully blends children's home languages into play and effectively supports their emerging language and communication skills. Children show interest in books and have favourite songs. Children listen intently to the childminder as she provides them with a running commentary during activities. She ensures they hear the full and correct pronunciation of words and that they are always given time to think about answers to her questions and make decisions. n Children benefit from individual settling-in sessions to ensure they feel happy

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and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder works closely with parents to gather detailed information about their child before they start. She observes and monitors children's learning and play regularly. The childminder uses this information to plan for the next stages in their learning. She has recently reviewed how she observes and plans for children's learning. This system is not yet robustly in place to ensure children's development is at the highest possible levels. n The childminder develops children's independence. For example, children make decisions about their play and the childminder encourages them to help with daily tasks, such as tidying up. These are good skills that will support them well in the next stage of their learning. n Good daily routines help children to learn about being healthy, such as regular exercise and the importance of having clean hands before eating. Children enjoy

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nutritious meals that the childminder prepares.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities in relation to child protection issues very well. She attends regular, up-to-date safeguarding training and knows how to report any child welfare concerns to the relevant professionals. The childminder is organised and makes sure children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She supervises children vigilantly and ensures activities and visits are stringently risk assessed to help minimise any hazards to children. In addition, the childminder maintains appropriate records, such as accident and medication forms. This helps to promote children's welfare and keep them safe.

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should:

16 December 2019 n use children's assessments and plan even more precisely to provide optimum challenge and help every child make even more progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549015 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10109973 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 to 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017, she lives in Clapton, in the London borough of Hackney. The childminder works Monday to Thursday from 9am until 3pm, and Friday from 9am until 1pm during term time only. She accepts funding for children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector reflected together on a learning experience for children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written responses. n The inspector looked at written policies, children's records and the suitability of adults living at the premises. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk and discussed activities and how the curriculum is organised.

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Inspection activities

16 December 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

16 December 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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