Childminder 144478

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a home-from-home environment for children. Children who are new to the setting quickly form strong attachments with the childminder. Children feel happy, safe and secure. They show this as they readily go to the childminder for cuddles when they are tired or upset. Children seek out the childminder to join in their play and sit close by her, clearly sharing positive relationships. Young babies respond with excitement and delight to the childminder's voice during play. The childminder has a robust settling-in procedure. She works closely with parents to identify children's initial starting points and capabilities. The childminder conducts home visits and encourages parents to bring their children for settling-in visits before children start. This helps to support children's sense of belonging. The childminder provides parents with regular information about the activities that their children take part in and their

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The provision is good

achievements during their time with her. She plans activities that are stimulating and engage the interests of children and young babies. Babies smile and laugh as they independently move around the environment. The childminder knows what children can do. She follows their lead and supports them in making decisions about their learning through play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is good at encouraging children to build on their communication skills. For example, she speaks clearly and repeats and adds words to extend children's vocabulary. As a result, children are beginning to use single words or two-word phrases to express their likes and dislikes. n The childminder provides children with educational experiences across all areas of the curriculum. She completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning to help ensure that they are developing well. The childminder shares information regularly with parents to establish a consistent approach. n Children enjoy a variety of adult-led and child-initiated activities. They persevere and show good levels of concentration. For example, during a planned activity, younger children are encouraged to have a go at filling up bottles with pasta. In another activity, children have lots of fun sorting and matching shapes.

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need to do better?

n Children have many opportunities to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They benefit from chances to gain fresh air and exercise to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy regular opportunities to visit the park, museum, playgroups and swimming sessions. Children gain good control of their small- and large-muscle skills. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She provides parents with opportunities to share their views of the setting, for instance by completing questionnaires twice a year. Parents speak highly of the childminder and how well she supports their children's learning. However, at times, resources are kept

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12 March 2020 in boxes that are overfilled, and they are not easily accessible for children to choose freely. n The childminder supports children's early language skills well. For example, younger children repeat new vocabulary as they mirror the childminder's speech. Children eagerly engage in discussions with the childminder and their friends. n Children benefit from a variety of opportunities to develop their independence. The childminder teaches children how to remove their coats and shoes and wash and dry their hands after using the toilet. This helps to build on children's independence and supports them to take care of their own personal needs with growing confidence. n Parent partnerships and relationships with other early years professionals are effective. The childminder shares information about children's ages and stages of development to ensure that all those involved with children provide a

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consistent approach. n Children persevere well with activities and receive huge encouragement and praise from the childminder. For instance, younger children repeatedly try to remove the top from the milk container. The childminder supports children's confidence effectively, helping them to believe they can succeed in their achievements. n The childminder is positive and consistent in her approach and treats children with respect. She gives children praise and encouragement to build their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well. They take turns and share well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows what to do in the event that she has concerns about a child's welfare. She has knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and an understanding of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder attends regular local area network meetings and keeps up to date with any changes to safeguarding policy or procedures. Children are kept safe at the setting because the childminder supervises them well at all times.

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should:

n ensure that resources are made easily accessible to encourage children to make independent choices during their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144478 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10137934 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Victoria Park, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the childminder and viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. n Parents' views were taken into account by the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The inspector and childminder discussed how the childminder delivers the educational programmes for children.

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Inspection activities

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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