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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant develop good relationships with children and are very caring towards them. As a result, children show that they feel happy, secure and safe. The childminder and her assistant teach children about expected behaviour and the importance of sharing in a positive way. Children have lots of opportunities to practise turn taking and are developing age-appropriate social skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant plan a range of activities that help children to hear new language in both English and Yiddish. This helps children who speak English as an additional language to develop their communication skills and teaches them new knowledge. For instance, children enjoy listening to stories, participating in imaginative play, and learning about different farm animals and the different sounds they make. The childminder and her assistant also support children to learn about healthy and nutritious foods. For example, they help them to make fruit smoothies and introduce new descriptive language, such as 'juicy', 'sweet' and 'sour'.

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The provision is good

Children have good opportunities to hear mathematical language during play. For instance, children enjoy participating in a matching footwear activity, and the childminder and her assistant help them to discuss different types of footwear, colours and patterns, as well as developing their matching skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant plan a varied curriculum to support children's learning. They also gain detailed information from parents when new children join, to plan new experiences based on children's current interests and needs. n The childminder and her assistant monitor children's progress effectively. For instance, they complete regular observations of children and link these to the different curriculum areas. They then identify areas that children may need further support with to help them to move forward in their learning. Parents state that their children are making good progress since joining the setting. n The childminder offers an inclusive service and understands the importance of early identification when a child may need some extra support in their learning. Furthermore, she understands the process of making referrals to seek additional support and working in partnership with other professionals to support children's

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development. n The childminder and her assistant are kind and nurturing. They frequently give children encouragement and praise as they play and recognise their efforts. This helps to build children's confidence and motivates them to try new things. n Children have frequent opportunities to be active and develop their physical

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7 September 2023 skills. This is apparent when they regularly visit local playgrounds and have opportunities to run, climb, slide and swing. This helps children to lead healthy lifestyles and promotes their overall health. n The childminder and her assistant work in close partnerships with parents. They provide daily verbal feedback and parents express that they are happy with the setting and feel well informed about their children's learning. Many comment that they especially value the weekly newsletters, which help to provide insight into their child's day. n The childminder and her assistant frequently take children on local outings to the shops, parks and to post letters at the nearby post box. This supports them to gain a growing awareness of their surroundings and the local community. However, the childminder does not fully maximise opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and backgrounds and gain an in-depth insight into

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other lives that are different to their own. n Children benefit from positive interactions from the childminder and her assistant. However, at times, the childminder does not carefully plan the routine and structure of the day. This means that, on occasions, the childminder becomes busy with other organisational duties and does not play on the children's level for sustained periods of time. n The childminder and her assistant both engage in mandatory training, such as first-aid and safeguarding training to keep their knowledge up to date. Furthermore, the childminder also completes some other courses to extend her awareness of relevant early years matters. This helps her to make ongoing evaluations of her practice and improvements to the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe from harm. This includes her responsibilities to address any potential hazards both in her home and the communal spaces in the building in which she lives. She has a clear knowledge of different behaviours and signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands the importance of taking fast action and reporting any concerns to safeguarding professionals in the borough. Her assistant also has appropriate safeguarding knowledge and understands her duty to share information with the childminder and report any concerns to protect children's welfare.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to further learn about diversity and other people's lives that are different to their own

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should:

7 September 2023 n review the daily routines and structure of the day to minimise disruptions during play and allow more time to play with children for longer extended periods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2580911 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10269470 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 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 23 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and is based in the London Borough of Hackney. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates during term time, from 9.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Friday. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss her curriculum intent and the daily experiences of the children. n The inspector observed the quality of education, and enjoyment and engagement of the children. n A range of documentation was viewed. This included suitability information and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

7 September 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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Inspection activities

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