Childminder in Hackney

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

Children develop very good relationships with the childminder. They show that they are happy, safe and secure in the warm and homely environment. Children move freely around the rooms, and excitedly make independent choices in their play. They show high levels of self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an inclusive environment where all children and their families are welcome. Children are friendly and behave well. They benefit from clear boundaries and regular praise from the childminder. She is a good role model for them and has a calm, consistent and positive approach. Children's well-being and emotional development are very well supported.

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The provision is good

The childminder plays alongside children and follows their lead. She uses their interests to build on their knowledge and skills. Children make good progress in their learning. They have ample opportunities to use their imagination and be creative. Toddlers 'cook' in the kitchen during their role play. Children show pride in their achievements as they happily show the childminder their creations.

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The provision is good

Children are developing a strong sense of belonging and take part in several events in the local community. They attend local playgroups, where they join in with music activities and messy play. These visits provide opportunities for children to interact with others and develop their social skills even further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers a range of information from parents when children join the setting. She finds out about children's routines, likes and dislikes, and what they can do. The childminder uses this information to help her to plan for children's next steps in learning. She provides experiences that are based around what children enjoy doing, in order to maintain their focus and attention. For instance, children show perseverance as they fit three-dimensional puzzles together to make flowers. n Children's communication and language development is supported well. The childminder supports toddlers' emerging language by playing alongside them and repeating words. She follows their non-verbal cues well and understands what they are saying to her. Children listen to music and join in with some of the words. They are delighted when their favourite song is played and request it again, saying 'more'. n Parents speak exceedingly highly about the childminder and compliment the

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quality of care she provides for their children. They describe her as 'kind', 'down to earth' and 'collaborative'. Parents value the high levels of communication they have with the childminder and how approachable and welcoming she is.

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27 October 2021 n The childminder teaches children to make healthy food choices. She offers children a range of fresh fruit, such as blueberries and orange. In general, good daily hygiene routines are in place at the setting. However, occasionally, there are lapses. For example, children sit down for snack without washing their hands after playing. n Children have ample opportunities to be active. Daily trips to the park mean that they get plenty of fresh air. Regular music sessions allow children to build on their large-muscle skills and develop a wide range of physical skills. n The childminder is proactive in developing her skills and knowledge to work with children and their families. She uses information gained from professional development to make continuous improvements. In addition, the childminder uses support from other childminders in the local area to share best practice and remain up to date with current initiatives.

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n The childminder encourages children to be independent. She gives them choices about what to play with and asks which song they would like next. n Children's early literacy skills are well supported. They have opportunities to explore and develop their fine motor control. For instance, toddlers use big pens to make marks, which the childminder displays on the wall. n Spontaneous opportunities are used well to support children's curiosity. For instance, when the childminder has the tablet computer on, children sit on her lap to look at photos of themselves since they started. The childminder talks about how much children have grown and changed over the last year. This helps to support their emotional and social well-being. n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has not had the opportunity to build links with settings that will provide the next step in children's learning. Stronger bonds with settings will help the childminder to ensure that children are

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well prepared for when they move on to nursery or school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She keeps up to date with current requirements through regular training and is aware of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder is confident with the local procedures for reporting any concerns about the safety and well-being of the children in her care. The childminder keeps children safe in the setting and when on outings by assessing potential hazards and minimising these.

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should:

n provide more-consistent opportunities for children to develop their awareness of good hygiene routines

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should:

27 October 2021 n build links with settings which children will move on to, in order to ensure that they develop the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558635 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10190166 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the London Borough of Hackney. She operates all year round from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the parts of her home used for childminding and explained how she sets up her play environment. n Parents provided written feedback for the purpose of the inspection. Their views were taken account of by the inspector. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including documents relating to her suitability and those of household members. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children's play and evaluated the impact on their learning.

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Inspection activities

27 October 2021 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

27 October 2021 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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