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 fully enjoy their time in the home of this friendly, nurturing childminder. They happily explore the curriculum on offer. The childminder and her assistant have strong relationships with the children, who are confident and secure in their care. Children separate well from their parents and are happy to see their friends and start their day. They enjoy close contact with the childminder and her assistant. They snuggle closely with them while looking at a book or when being comforted. This develops children's emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are mostly positive role models and encourage children to share and wait their turn. In the main, children are well behaved and listen to the adults. They confidently follow the routine, and the childminder tells them in advance of things that will happen next. For instance, children are given time and gentle reminders to tidy away, before they can go outdoors to play. This helps the children to build a understanding of how to care for their environment. Children have opportunities to play outside, both in the garden and in local parks. They also enjoy trips to local shops to gain real-life experiences. This develops children's knowledge and understanding of the wider world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She uses every opportunity to update them about their child's learning and development, both verbally and in writing. Parents really appreciate these efforts, particularly the weekly newsletter that she sends home. The newsletter includes songs and rhymes that the children know, photographs and quotes from the children. This helps children to feel secure and to develop a sense of belonging. n The childminder is clear about what she wants the children to learn. She gives children opportunities to learn and develop in a language-rich environment. Children speak to the childminder and her assistant in their home language and in English. Children sing songs and rhymes and chat to their friends in both languages. They are confident communicators and are developing a varied vocabulary in both languages. n Children have many opportunities to practice their hand-to-eye coordination. For

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example, they concentrate well while scooping lentils into containers with a small spoon and use spray bottles in the garden. This helps children to develop their fine motor skills and encourages them to pay attention to details. Children choose finger puppets from the song bag to indicate which song or rhyme they prefer. At these times, children are developing their self-confidence and self- awareness. n Children are offered healthy food and snacks, which they really enjoy. The childminder has attended training around healthy eating and has put the ideas

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3 May 2023 she has learned into practice. For example, she is very careful about the amount of salt in food and the menu is well balanced. The childminder talks to children about oral health and toothbrushing. These changes help children to be healthy and to begin to understand self-care. n Children have opportunities to extend their physical development and have access to fresh air. For example, in the garden they can ride on scooters and run around. They also visit local parks to access the larger play equipment, swings and slides. This promotes children's well-being. n The childminder continues with her own learning. She supports her assistant through offering several training opportunities to update their knowledge and skills, and plans enhancements to the good teaching and practice. This contributes to her strong capacity for continuous development. n Overall, children play well. They take turns, and share their toys with their

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friends. However, at times, the childminder and her assistant to do not provide consistent messages to support children to learn to be polite. For example, the childminder and her assistant do not model 'please' and 'thank you' with children when interacting with them. n In the main, the childminder provides interesting activities for the children that reflect their next steps of learning. For example, children glue pre-cut shapes onto a pre-prepared crown for the coronation. However, these activities are too adult-directed. They do not offer children the opportunity to express themselves and explore and try things out for themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have secure knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding. They understand the different types of abuse and know who to contact in the event of a safeguarding concern. The childminder keeps her training up to date and is aware of community-based safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of both the indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure that they are safe for the children at all times. She holds a paediatric first-aid qualification and has appropriate insurance.

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n develop further the planning of activities to make sure that they are not overly adult-directed and that they consistently follow children's learning styles n use consistent messages and strategies to support children with social interactions so they can manage their own behaviour and gain better, consistent and successful engagement with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488038 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10244521 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Hackney. She works with one assistant. She operates from 8.45am until 1.15pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 8.45am until 1.30pm on Friday, during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to offer free 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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