Mirza, Ferdous

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 show that they are happy in the childminder's setting as they arrive with enthusiasm. They are greeted warmly and settle quickly. The childminder encourages children to make choices about the activities and resources they choose. She is attentive to their needs and adapts daily routines for each individual child.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a homely and engaging environment. Children confidently explore the play areas to play with resources and follow their interests with confidence. They enjoy singing songs, and story times are a particular favourite. They listen as the childminder reads, and they look at the pictures in the book. They join in with familiar words of the story and all take part in following the actions of the songs.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and behave well. When children struggle to regulate their emotions, the childminder and her assistant are responsive and offer their support. The childminder manages behaviour positively by talking to children and explaining how they can share with each other. Children reflect this in their positive interactions. They welcome each other and include their friends in their play. Children like to help with daily tasks. They help to stack the chairs after snack and help to serve food to each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn. She plans activities with her assistants based on children's interests. She focuses on play that builds on what the children know and can do. This helps children to make good progress and enjoy activities. When children play independently in the home corner and individually with cars, the childminder supports their learning by engaging with them at their pace and talking to them about what they are doing. n Overall, the childminder adjusts her teaching well to meet the individual learning needs of all children. Older children enjoy learning experiences to support them in developing their creativity and finer manipulative skills. They enthusiastically take part as they make marks with large colouring pens. Younger children are not always fully included in the creative activity. n Children enjoy a range of opportunities for outings and physical activity that

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support their good health and well-being. The childminder takes children to local museums, parks and libraries. In addition, she takes children to the local children's centre and drop-in groups where they can take part in larger group activities. n The childminder builds strong bonds with the children. She understands that this

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need to do better?

3 October 2023 helps children feel settled and safe in her care. Parents and children new to the setting say that they have their routines and interests fully considered. This means that planning for children's care and learning is consistent with parents' expectations. When children are settling, they can take a while to feel comfortable. The childminder is aware of this and knows that her key-person approach could be strengthened to tailor support for each individual child further. n The childminder takes responsibility for her professional development. She meets with the early years team and accesses online courses. She knows how to access new guidance and relevant information to support her practice. She is aware of how to signpost parents to external professionals to gain additional advice and support where required. n The childminder creates a safe environment for the children. She implements good hygiene routines and models handwashing by showing children how to

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wash their hands before mealtimes. This supports the children to learn and develop some independence skills. n The childminder safely oversees children's individual dietary requirements so that children are provided with healthy foods and any allergies are managed well. She provides a healthy diet that children really enjoy, including fresh fruit and vegetables every day. n Parents of children, including those with older siblings who have attended, are happy with the care and learning experiences their children receive. They say that the childminder is very accommodating to changes in their schedules. They appreciate this so that children continue to receive consistency in their care. The childminder regularly keeps parents updated about their children's development via daily discussions and photos.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She knows the processes to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder confidently discusses her safeguarding procedures and makes sure her assistants are also fully aware. This includes a clear understanding of how they would report concerns to appropriate outside agencies. The childminder has secure recruitment procedures in place to help ensure assistants are suitable to work with children. The childminder ensures that her home is safe, and children are always supervised in her care.

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should:

n review planned activities for the younger children to provide them with more

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should:

3 October 2023 opportunities to explore with their senses and join in with creative play n strengthen the role of the key person so that it is consistently effective in promoting children's progress and development to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425742 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10312742 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 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 11 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Dalston, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder works with up to two assistants at any one time. She operates her service all year round.

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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 provision. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk of the setting, where they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector considered the written and verbal feedback from parents as part of the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistant during the inspection. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including safeguarding procedures, suitability of adults living and working on the premises and evidence

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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