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 are happy and relaxed in the childminder's home. They are confident talkers, who chat happily to the childminder and their friends. For example, toddlers explore the mud using different tools in the garden. They giggle as they touch the soil and rub it between their fingers. As they get muddy babies gasp, 'Oh no' happily to each other. Children learn to express themselves. They enjoy back- and-forth conversations with each other.

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The provision is good

Children spend plenty of time outdoors. They crawl through tunnels, play with blocks and spot planes as they fly overhead. Children travel by train to various attractions. Children learn about the world, such as through experiences when they visit the local farm, splash-pad and the nearby allotment. They socialise with other people and take part in physically active play. Children feel a sense of belonging in their local community.

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The provision is good

Children are good listeners. They answer questions and follow instructions from the childminder. For example, as the childminder asks toddlers to make dots on paper, they listen carefully and watch her. Children can copy and show that they understand. The childminder repeats new vocabulary in different ways to check that children understand. Children speak with increasing confidence and fluency.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out what interests children. She uses this to plan a range of activities that children find interesting. For example, after a trip to the local farm, the childminder notices children's fascination with animals. She plans a variety of opportunities for children to learn new animal names and noises. Children are motivated learners. n The childminder identifies what children know and can do. She carries out regular assessments to check what children need to learn next. The childminder plans focused activities, so children can develop skills over time. For example, the childminder knows that children can stick using glue. She extends their skills by planning for children to use stickers that children have to peel and stick. Children find this activity challenging. They concentrate and try hard. n The childminder understands the range of skills and knowledge which young children need to learn. However, when children choose their own activities, the

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available resources are not always challenging for all children. Children cannot always choose an activity which extends their learning. This means that, on occasion, children are not able to achieve the best possible outcomes. n The childminder is inclusive. She understands that some children will need additional support with their learning. The childminder is passionate about meeting the needs of all children. She has recently attended an autism spectrum

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15 March 2023 disorder awareness course. This helps the childminder to identify children who may need early help. She works with external agencies to help children receive expert support. n Parents are happy with their children's learning. They report that their children enjoy singing, creating crafts and dancing. Parents say that their children make progress. For example, they state that children learn to walk and hold paintbrushes. Parents report that the information they receive helps them to extend their children's learning. n The childminder understands that it is important to build strong relationships with parents. She has a settling-in process that supports children and their parents when they join her setting. However, on occasion, she does not ask for sufficient information about children's backgrounds. The childminder does not always know about all of the factors that may affect individual children's learning

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need to do better?

needs. n Care practices are effective. Children put on their own shoes and coats to go outside. They wash their hands at lunchtime. Toddlers feed themselves. The childminder encourages them to say when they are finished or ask for more. Children say, 'Yes please' to the childminder. They become independent and learn to look after themselves. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She uses a range of services to support her to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. This includes continuous professional development, networking with other childcare providers and carrying out research. The childminder's knowledge and skills continue to build over time.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse or harm. She has a safeguarding procedure for recording her concerns. The childminder reports her concerns to the appropriate authorities. She knows the action to take in the event of an allegation against an adult. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments to ensure that children are safe. She regularly attends training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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should:

n develop systems further for obtaining information from parents about children's previous experiences to understand more about their individual needs n enhance planning, so that activities are consistently focused on challenging and extending children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395356 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10264485 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 3 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Stoke Newington, within the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates for most of the year, from 8am until 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to offer early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a creative activity with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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