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 Good

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The provision is good

Children settle happily and have close relationships with the childminder. She takes time to get to know children, and their interests and routines, to ensure that they feel secure. Children behave well. The childminder uses a positive approach to managing their behaviour. For instance, she praises them for positive behaviour and explains why some behaviour is not acceptable. The childminder values each child and has high expectations for children.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is well balanced, and children take part in a wide range of interesting activities. All children make good progress in preparation for school. They learn good early mathematical skills. For instance, the childminder points out numbers in the environment and sings number rhymes and songs. Children develop good physical skills. They have good opportunities to practise small-muscle movements, for instance, as they select and place small wooden hoops onto pegs. Children learn to run, climb and balance on different equipment at the local park. Babies have good opportunities to crawl and pull themselves up. Children learn about difference. For example, the childminder provides different toys and resources that reflect different races and cultures. She reads stories that contain multicultural characters to children. The childminder ensures that all children can use any resource of their choice.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gives children a good variety of stimulating activities. She has good knowledge of children's developmental needs and ensures they have appropriate challenges. All children make good progress. n Children develop good communication and language skills. For instance, the childminder supports babies' language skills by teaching them the names of common objects. She reads stories and sings songs with children to support this area further. n Children learn to do things for themselves. Babies feed themselves and fetch their beakers when they need a drink. Older children learn to put on their coats and shoes. All children help to tidy away resources at the end of a play session. n Children are keen and motivated to learn. They engage fully with activities and concentrate well. They learn to share and to take turns well. For instance, they share resources when playing in the pretend house. n The childminder supports children's creative development well. They discover

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the different sounds of a variety of musical instruments. The childminder provides children with a range of textures and materials to explore, such as pasta and paint. Children enjoy making handprints from brightly coloured paint on paper. n Children learn about their feelings. The childminder teaches children about

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18 October 2022 different emotions by using mirrors to show different expressions. She reads books on feelings to support their understanding in this area. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. For instance, she uses secure software apps and daily conversations to keep parents informed of children's progress. Parents share observations of their children with the childminder to support their learning. n The childminder reviews all aspects of her practice regularly. She evaluates activities to ensure they promote best outcomes for children. The childminder sets clear goals to build ongoing improvements. For instance, she plans to learn more about autism to support children's learning. n The childminder is committed to updating her skills and knowledge. For example, she has attended courses about healthy eating for children. The childminder meets up with other childminders to exchange ideas. This leads to

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improvements in practice. n Children behave in safe ways. For instance, the childminder teaches children about road safety and they act with care and caution when crossing the road. Children know to walk indoors to reduce the risk of hazards. n The childminder provides healthy routines for children. She provides daily opportunities for children to practise a range of physical skills. The childminder gives children well-balanced meals and snacks. n The childminder supports some aspects of children's understanding of the world. However, this has not been fully developed to cover changes in the natural world, such as how things grow. n The childminder has started to support children's understanding of oral hygiene. However, this has not been fully developed to promote children's good health and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder prioritises children's safety. She has secure understanding of possible indicators to be aware of that might show that a child is at risk of abuse. The childminder has good knowledge of procedures to follow to report her concerns and keep children safe. She is aware of safeguarding concerns, such as domestic abuse. The childminder is vigilant to signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child needs to be protected from harm. She knows the relevant agencies to report her concerns to keep children safe. The childminder carries out daily checks in her home and garden to reduce the risk of hazards.

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should:

n strengthen children's understanding of the world further, particularly in relation

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should:

18 October 2022 to changes in the natural world n strengthen children's awareness of good oral hygiene further, to support their overall health and well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448163 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10235813 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 22 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in London Fields in the London Borough of Hackney. She provides care for children from Tuesday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm during term time only. The childminder accepts funding for free early years education for children aged three and four years. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision, and her curriculum intent, while they viewed the premises. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children and discussed their progress. n The inspector read and considered written comments from parents during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

18 October 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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18 October 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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