Childminder in Hackney

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding issues. She discusses potential signs that would give her cause for concern, including in relation to preventing children being drawn into radicalisation. She has a firm knowledge of how to support children to use information communication technology. She knows the procedures she would follow if she had concerns about a child's welfare and who she would report these to. n The premises are safe and secure. They are suitable for childcare purposes. The childminder uses safety gates and other equipment to ensure children can care for their personal care needs independently. Risks are continually assessed so that children can be kept safe. The childminder accesses regular first-aid training. She knows how to work in partnership with parents, to provide children with healthy and nutritious food. n The childminder provides regular opportunities to children, to support them to

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develop their physical skills and socialise with other children. She takes a positive role in her local network of childminders to create groups for children to attend. n The childminder works with parents to help children settle quickly into the setting. The childminder carries out accurate assessments of children's learning and development. She can quickly identify where they need support and puts this support in place in partnership with the parents. She gathers information on their interests and needs, and shares ideas with parents that they can use to support their children. n The childminder forms very close and trusting relationships with the children she cares for and their families. She respects the backgrounds of the children, actively celebrating a range of festivals that reflect the children's backgrounds, as well as others within the community. n The childminder knows how to manage behaviour positively. She discusses how

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she responds to children according to their individual needs and ages. She uses appropriate strategies to help them start understanding why some behaviours are not appropriate. n The childminder seeks out training and other opportunities to develop her practice. She undertakes all mandatory training and accesses training to support children's communication and language. She understands areas for improvement within her setting and actively seeks and responds to feedback from parents to develop her practice.

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This provision meets requirements

12 December 2022 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 EY472496 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10236304 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 0 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the Homerton area within the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder offers flexible care during the week and operates throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's policies, procedures and documents.

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Inspection activities

12 December 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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12 December 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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