Childminder in Hackney

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder is experienced and professional. She is committed and passionate towards her provision and the care she provides for children. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn in the early years. She uses her sound knowledge of children's interests to plan a range of interesting and varied activities that they enjoy. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, she plays alongside them, uses new words such as courgette and aubergine and asks interesting questions. However, at times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think about the answers and develop their own ideas.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and eager explorers of their surroundings. They respond well to the high expectations set for them by the childminder. They are helped to follow routines, which builds on their confidence and self-esteem very well. As a result, children's behaviour is impeccable. Children listen and respond promptly to the childminder's requests; they talk about daily routines and what they need to do next. This demonstrates that they have consistently high levels of respect for others. Children benefit from the childminder's superb understanding of their care and learning needs. The childminder works extremely closely with parents and professionals at other settings that children attend. This helps her to ensure that the activities she provides help children to make the very best progress in their learning. Parents highly value the service the childminder provides and talk about her with great fondness and warmth.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carefully plans activities to target specific areas of children's learning and development. She has a good knowledge of the children's individual development and what she intends them to learn from activities, resources and outings. For example, she very successfully interweaves what children need to learn next in exciting and challenging activities that link to their interests, such as scooping jelly with different-sized containers to explore mathematics. This engages children well in their learning. n Children are making good progress. The childminder closely tracks and monitors their development to help her to quickly identify gaps in their learning and provide additional support if required. The next steps for children's future learning are concise to help them to reach their full potential. Children are supported to develop the skills they require for their move on to school. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parents are very complimentary

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need to do better?

about the childminder. The childminder supports parents extremely well to share information about their children's development and to continue learning at home. She works successfully with other settings children attend to ensure a

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20 February 2020 consistent approach to learning. n Children's well-being is at the very centre of the childminder's provision. Children have an outstanding understanding about keeping themselves safe and how to manage and embrace simple risks. They learn to manage stairs safely and move around on tricycles with confidence and skill. n Children gain strong independence skills from an early age. For instance, they make decisions about their play and what they want to do next. Children are encouraged to do things for themselves and eagerly do so. For instance, children chop their own fruit and tidy away after snack. They understand about good hygiene routines and talk about the importance of handwashing. They enjoy a variety of planned outings, such as walks to the local park. The childminder works closely with other settings and networks regularly with childminders in the community. Consequently, children develop strong socialisation skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes pride in her role and responsibilities. She has very high expectations for each and every child who attends her setting. There is a firm and targeted approach to helping children to develop an excellent level of self- esteem in their own unique characteristics and personalities. The childminder gathers an abundance of information when children first start to help her to precisely meet their needs and changing requirements. n Children benefit from activities and experiences which support them in learning about different religious festivals and people whose lives are different to their own. Children explore their similarities and differences. For example, the childminder talks about children's different backgrounds. The resources they use reflect the diversity of children who attend the setting. Children thrive in the inclusive atmosphere the childminder works hard to create. n The childminder reflects on her provision well. She uses this to identify ways of

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building on her professional knowledge. She uses her learning effectively. For example, she is developing her understanding of how two-year-olds learn to build on resources and the quality of her activities and interactions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to keep the children in her care safe. She knows the signs and symptoms which may cause her concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has such a concern. She has made herself aware of the indicators which may mean a child is at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder risk assesses both inside and outdoors. She quickly identifies any potential hazards and takes positive actions to address them.

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20 February 2020 n use opportunities to support and encourage children to express, and have time to respond with, their own views and suggestions during planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY353500 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10063125 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 4 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 13 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the Upper Clapton area, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm throughout most of the year, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She accepts funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of her premises that she uses for her childminding practice. n The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder. She assessed how the childminder organises the early years curriculum. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the childminder's training certificates and suitability checks for those living at the premises. n The inspector observed indoor and outdoor activities and the daily routines. She interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector assessed a planned activity with the childminder and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

20 February 2020 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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20 February 2020 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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