Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Hackney
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- Inspection date verified
26 Mar 2024
- Inspectors verified
Sara Vincent
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
2650362
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. p.2
- The childminder describes the importance of learning through play and following children's interests to plan engaging activities that meet their individual needs. p.2
- She demonstrates her knowledge of a variety of activities that help children learn new skills. p.2
- The childminder understands how to assess, track and monitor children's learning to ensure they are not falling behind. p.2
- She explains how she will identify their next steps and plan activities to enhance their progress. p.2
- The childminder demonstrates knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and following the referral process so children get additional support. p.2
- She explains how she may use visuals or sign language to support children with their communication skills. p.2
- The childminder explains how she will set clear boundaries for children to promote their positive behaviour. p.2
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 509
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 46, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 18 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder describes the importance of learning through play and following children's interests to plan engaging activities that meet their individual needs. She demonstrates her knowledge of a variety of activities that help children learn new skills. n The childminder understands how to assess, track and monitor children's learning to ensure they are not falling behind. She explains how she will identify their next steps and plan activities to enhance their progress. n The childminder demonstrates knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and following the referral process so children get additional support. She explains how she may use visuals or sign language to support children with their communication skills.
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder explains how she will set clear boundaries for children to promote their positive behaviour. She will support children to learn how to treat and respect each other, such as sharing equipment and being polite. n The childminder explains the importance of healthy lifestyles and how she will encourage healthy eating by making home-cooked meals and a variety of snack choices. She understands the need for visits to the park to develop children's gross motor skills n The childminder explains how she will support children's communication and language development throughout the day with stories, songs and using a range of vocabulary. She explains that local visits and different classes will encourage further socialisation and conversation. n The childminder explains the importance of parent partnerships and finding out information about children when they start. She talks about how she will
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This provision meets requirements
communicate regularly with parents to keep them updated on their children's welfare and development and signpost them to support they may need. n The childminder explains that she would like children to become independent and confident. She will encourage children to serve themselves, pour their own drinks and make choices. She demonstrates understanding of sensitive care routines and talks about children washing their hands and managing their own hygiene n The childminder recognises the importance of maintaining her professional development and regularly updating her childcare knowledge and training. She is committed to this and describes how recent training would inform and improve her practice. n The childminder has good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder clearly describes the systems in place to
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This provision meets requirements
risk assess her home and keep children safe.
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This provision meets requirements
26 March 2024 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 2650362 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10333011 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 2 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 2021, she lives in Hackney Downs in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder holds a level 4 Montessori teaching qualification and is open to provide care Monday to Friday form 8.30am to 5.30pm, term time only and is accepting children for early funded education.
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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder explained how she will deliver the educational programmes for children, including activities, resources and experiences. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder discussed how she would work in partnership with parents to support children's development and well-being.
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Inspection activities
26 March 2024 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
26 March 2024 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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