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

The childminder has only recently returned to childminding and is focusing on the care of the youngest children. They are warmly welcomed into a safe, clean home and enjoy a caring and nurturing relationship with the childminder, showing they are happy and settled. The childminder is mindful that these children who were born during the COVID-19 pandemic have had limited social interaction outside their immediate family. The settling-in process is used very well to support them as they separate from their parents. Parents are initially encouraged to stay with their child, and explain individual sleep and feeding routines to the childminder. This means that children benefit from consistent and familiar care and play patterns. For example, the childminder engages children with cars, trains and aeroplanes knowing that this is their special interest. They are making good progress in their English language skills as they come from families where they speak Yiddish at

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The provision is good

home. The childminder is developing their vocabulary in both languages, and constant repetition and modelling are key. Children enjoy a broad range of activities which help them make good progress and provide a strong foundation for their future learning and development. They smile happily as they enjoy songs and rhymes with the childminder. They excitedly wave their arms and reach out to grasp hold of their favourite brightly coloured animals, as the childminder sings 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm'.

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need to do better?

n Physical development is particularly well promoted. Children are routinely encouraged to reach for and hold interesting play materials, such as small bottles containing different-coloured liquids and glitter. They watch keenly as the childminder twists and turns the bottles before encouraging them to hold them independently. n The childminder has a good understanding of each child's capabilities and is clear about what she wants the children to learn next. She is knowledgeable about the importance of developing the children's independence to help them to achieve recognised milestones. This includes dressing themselves and helping put away the toys at tidy-up time. The childminder is less confident in her knowledge and understanding of the educational programme for older children. n The childminder provides a varied range of sensory experiences. With support from the childminder children enthusiastically explore a wide range of textures.

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For example, they feel and taste a range of fruits and peel their satsumas at snack time. They learn how to place the peel in the recycling bin. n The childminder values each child as an individual. Regular outings to the shops, the library and daily trips to the local park, help to raise the children's awareness of the local community. n The childminder is a positive role model and demonstrates that she understands

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need to do better?

5 September 2022 how to promote good behaviour through positive reinforcement. n Close partnership working with parents contributes successfully to children's emotional well-being. Parents are very well informed about their child's time with the childminder. The childminder explains how she is supporting the children to make progress. She offers suggestions to help parents to continue to support their children's learning and development at home. n In the main, the childminder manages her setting effectively. She has completed required training, such as paediatric first aid and child protection training. She has also undertaken further professional development through reading relevant documents and books. This has helped to increase her knowledge and understanding of ways to plan and deliver a well-sequenced curriculum for children under three years old. n The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her provision. She is

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need to do better?

aware that training to further improve the quality of education provided for children over two years old has been limited. The childminder has accurately identified further training needs to improve outcomes for all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Risk assessments are completed and all reasonable steps to remove, minimise and manage risks are taken by the childminder. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility regarding child protection. Recent training and updated guidance from the local authority mean that the childminder understands the procedure to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. This includes her responsibility to notify the local authority designated officer in the event an allegation is made against the childminder or a member of the household.

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should:

n extend the programme of professional development in order to construct a highly ambitious curriculum for children aged three years and over n maintain an increased focus on the development and acquisition of English language skills to ensure that these bilingual children reach the expected levels in their speaking and listening.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2560175 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10232123 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 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 2019. She lives in Stoke Newington in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates term time only from 9.30am until 3.30pm. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided. She assessed the impact of the activities on children's learning. She discussed with the childminder how the curriculum is planned and implemented. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the teaching observed extends children's understanding and links to the learning intentions for the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

5 September 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

5 September 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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