Childminder in Hackney

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children feel safe and happy in the setting. Children who have been in the childminder's care for a long period of time are very confident and have made impressive progress. They can talk confidently and use a good range of vocabulary. However, the daily routine is not organised well to meet the needs of all children, especially those who are new to the setting.

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The provision requires improvement

Despite this weakness, children display a positive attitude to learning. They keep themselves busy, looking at books and listening to stories. Children manage risks with confidence as they use knives to cut oranges and bananas, while under the close supervision of the childminder.

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The provision requires improvement

Children behave well. They are responsible and highly considerate of each other. Children share resources and take turns while exploring a treasure basket. In addition, they willingly volunteer to give out plates, and tidy away after eating and playing.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are active learners. They confidently take large jumps on a trampoline, hop and ride wheeled toys while playing in the childminder's garden.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure that the daily routine is managed effectively to meet the needs of all children. During toileting and lunchtime routines, the childminder leaves younger children unattended and not engaged in any activity for a short period of time. As a result, children who are new to the setting become easily distressed and the childminder is not always quick to respond to their needs. n The childminder uses observations and assessments well to help monitor children's progress and identify any learning gaps. However, she does not always ensure that there is a clear focus on what children need to learn and why. Activities tend to be too spontaneous and not well planned to help challenge children's learning further. n The childminder has effective strategies in place for partnerships with parents. She consistently shares information with parents about children's care and learning and provides ideas to support home learning. This helps to strengthen

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continuity and consistency. In addition, the childminder seeks and acts on the views of parents to help drive improvements. However, her current self- evaluation systems are not sufficiently robust to precisely identify areas to improve. n Children of all ages experience a language rich environment. The childminder uses highly effective strategies to develop children's communication and

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30 March 2022 language development. She consistently talks to the children, provides effective explanations, and asks thought-provoking questions to help children think. For instance, the childminder skilfully explains the body parts of a snail and what each part is used for. Two-year-old children pronounce words, such as 'shell' and 'antennae' correctly as they hear familiar and new words. n Children begin to learn the difference between right and wrong. The childminder uses a gentle approach to support children to understand what is expected of them. She encourages the children to share resources and take turns. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement throughout the day to help boost children's confidence. This has a positive impact on the way children behave. n The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. She provides many opportunities for children to take age-appropriate risks in their play and

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build on their large and fine motor skills. The childminder provides healthy foods and drinks. Moreover, she develops children's understanding of healthy bodies and staying safe through effective discussions and role-play activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder implements robust safeguarding procedures to assure the safety of children. She can identify when there is a concern about a child's welfare and knows the correct reporting procedures. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to help keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of her responsibility under the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to eliminate potential hazards to help children play in a safe learning environment.

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Due date

ensure that the daily routine is organised and managed effectively to meet the needs of all children. 06/04/2023

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should:

n have a clear intent of what children need to learn and use this information to plan effectively to help challenge children's learning and build on what they already know

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should:

30 March 2022 n make greater use of self-evaluation to precisely identify areas to improve.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548603 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10143484 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Dalston within the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm during term time.

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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 Interactions between the childminder and children were observed by the inspector, who subsequently considered the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's and household members' suitability and her paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector checked the areas used for childminding and held discussions about children's learning and progress. n The inspector read through parents' feedback letters to help assess the effectiveness of partnerships with parents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times.

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Inspection activities

30 March 2022 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

30 March 2022 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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