Childminder in Hackney

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She discusses steps that she would take to ensure the safety of all children in her care. She confidently explains who she needs to speak to if she had an immediate concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional development. Even though she has not had children on roll for some time, she has attended various relevant courses at the local children's centre to keep her knowledge relevant. n The childminder discusses how she intends to teach children. She discusses how she has previously supported children at various stages of their development and how activities are planned based on the interests of each child. n Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder understands the impact that this has had on children's communication and language. The childminder discussed how she will support children through stories and singing to promote language.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she works in partnership with parents to ensure that relevant information is shared. She discusses how important it is to share what children are learning with their parents. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the importance of teaching children about different cultures. She discusses how she takes children out into the community and provides Ghanaian food for children to try. She has an array of multicultural outfits for children to role play with. n The childminder knows the value of supporting children's physical well-being through fresh air and exercise, using a local park and her garden. Inside, she discusses how she runs dance sessions with children to promote an active lifestyle. She explains how she provides children with home-cooked, healthy, balanced meals. n The childminder demonstrates how she keeps children safe in her setting. She uses registers to account for children's attendance and regularly risk assesses

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This provision meets requirements

her property to ensure her premises are safe. She talks confidently about what she would do should the suitability of a household member change.

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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 EY559349 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10190926 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She works from her home in Hackney, London. The setting is open from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder is open all year round, taking holidays as agreed with parents. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and viewed some of these. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her settling-in process. n The inspector looked at policies and documents used by the childminder when caring for children and viewed documents relating to evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

10 February 2023 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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10 February 2023 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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