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 a strong drive and desire for all children to do well. The home environment is carefully organised, so that children have access to plenty of resources. Children develop their small- and large-muscle skills. They access a designated space called the 'fun area'. During the inspection, children were observed in this area having a burst of energy. They vocalised with excitement while interacting with their peers. They learn to behave well and respect each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her co-childminder are warm and friendly. They are responsive and know when children need to be comforted. Children form close bonds with the childminder and her co-childminder. The premises are suitable, so that children are made to feel safe and secure. The childminder has a good knowledge of the local community. Children have access to green spaces to support their physical development. The childminder plans activities to give children meaningful experiences, and embeds these into their play. For example, children are taught about their different body parts and what belongs to them. This helps them to learn to respect each other's privacy.

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The provision is good

Children develop their independence skills through well-designed routines. They learn how to use cutlery and drink from a cup. The childminder recognises when children show an interest in particular activities. She uses children's interests to plan further opportunities to practise their skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. She understands what children need to learn across all areas. The childminder provides interesting and exciting resources, and children have tangible experiences to embed what is being taught. For example, children can recall the names of different animals and know what sounds they make. The childminder also sings songs, such as 'Old MacDonald Had A Farm', to further embed children's learning. Furthermore, children are given the choice to interact with animal figures. Children go on trips to the local farm, to help them to have experiences of the world around them. However, the curriculum intent is not focused enough, which means teaching is not sequenced consistently across the whole curriculum. n Children follow the routines in place. They are happy and enjoy being in the childminder's home. The childminder strives for children to be independent by

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need to do better?

teaching them to practise putting on their shoes and jackets, in preparation for going to school. n Children have a go at using manipulative toys and are encouraged with

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1 June 2022 prompting to keep on trying. This helps them to sit and focus on activities for a period of time. Children enjoy playful interactions. They hold up plates to look through them, and the childminder teaches them new vocabulary, such as 'transparent'. She explains that this means they can look through it. Children laugh and giggle as they repeat this interaction. n The childminder knows children well and recognises when they might benefit from other activities to practise and develop new skills. For example, children attend a toddler football session as a result of information and feedback shared with parents. n The childminder is a strong leader and shares joint responsibilities with a co- childminder. However, they do not have a precise approach to consistently implement the educational programmes, to firmly embed the curriculum and teaching. n The childminder works in partnership with parents to identify the needs of

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children who might need additional help. She has access to a programme for professional development and has attended relevant training. Parents say that they are happy and speak highly about the childminder and co-childminder. They appreciate how quickly their children settle and make relationships. Parents like that they have handover sessions and feedback is given regularly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder conducts regular checks to ensure that the premises are safe and secure. There are robust vetting and recruitment procedures in place to ensure that the childminder and those living in the household are safe to be with children. The childminder has attended relevant training to recognise when children might be at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder is aware of the reporting procedures to follow to safeguard children.

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should:

n build on children's vocabulary by using a range of teaching strategies that further encourage their communication and language skills n devise an effective approach to evaluating practice in order to work more collaboratively with the co-childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547411 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10174087 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Hackney She operates for most of the year from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification in childcare. She works alongside a co-childminder. The childminder offers overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the co- childminder and children to assess the quality of education. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector met and spoke to parents to take account of their views. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and invited the childminder to take part in a joint observation of an activity.

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Inspection activities

1 June 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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