Childminder in Hackney

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of how to identify a child who could be at risk of harm. She knows the appropriate action to take if she had a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has undergone safeguarding training and shows an awareness of wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. n The childminder knows the importance of planning a curriculum to meet children's needs, interests and starting points. She has experience of using observations and assessments to identify gaps in children's learning. The childminder spoke about how she would ensure the curriculum provides challenge and allows children to take risks and try new things. She shows a sound knowledge of how to prepare children for starting school, including encouraging their independence. n The childminder understands the importance of children learning outdoors. She

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intends to make full use of her spacious garden as well as local facilities to broaden the physical experiences for children in her care. The childminder recognises how to promote healthy lifestyles and discusses how she intends to help children follow appropriate personal hygiene routines. n During the inspection, the childminder spoke about how she would build trusting relationships with children. She sees the importance of tailoring settling-in sessions to suit individual children to ensure they settle quickly and form good attachments. The childminder describes how she will be a good role model for children and support children to learn how to behave. She explains how she will ensure that children learn to share and take turns when they play. n The childminder is able to demonstrate a commitment to forming and maintaining close partnerships with parents. The childminder spoke of a variety of different ways she will communicate with parents, regarding all aspects of

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their child's care and learning. n Through discussion, the childminder shows a sound awareness of how to adapt her provision to suit children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows how to adapt activities and incorporate visual timetables to support children's learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551289 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10174185 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Stoke Newington in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder offers flexible care Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 provision. n The childminder showed the inspector areas of the indoor and outdoor premises that the children may use. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observations, assessment and planning. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including her training certificates. n The childminder told the inspector how she intends to provide activities and experiences to support children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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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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