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 thrive under the care of this attentive childminder. She is a calm, positive role model for all children. Children behave well as they share, take turns and use their manners. The childminder supports children's growing sense of self-esteem as she gives them lots of praise, encouragement and support in what they do. She has high expectations for children's behaviour. They listen carefully to what she says, following the rules of the setting. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children show that they are safe in her care as they cuddle her when they arrive. They enjoy her company and joining in with the interesting activities she offers.

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The provision is good

Children are very confident. Children ask for help when needed, as well as asking for what they want to play with. The childminder is sensitive to the needs of all children, putting their interests at the heart of what she does. The childminder supports children to develop a 'can-do' attitude, as they keep on trying when presented with challenging tasks such as climbing on the wooden steps in the park. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to reach the next stages in their development. Children enjoy playing with their peers, developing their social skills as the childminder gently guides their play. All children make good progress.

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n The childminder has created a curriculum that supports children's interests and helps them to achieve the next stages in their learning. She successfully develops children's creativity and physical skills, such as during a play dough activity. For example, children enjoy using a range of tools to make a 'pizza', discussing the different toppings they enjoy. Children build strength in their hands as they use cutting tools and develop their imagination well. n The childminder is committed to offering a high quality of education to children. She reflects on her practice effectively. For example, she works with other childminders, and they share good practice with each other to improve their knowledge and teaching skills. n The childminder understands the need for children to be physically active. She plans plenty of opportunities for children to play outdoors. For example, children go on trips to the local park, where they enjoy jumping on trampolines and

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playing on slides and swings. This supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder helps children to learn about the world around them. For example, children plant fruits and vegetables in the local allotment. Children water these plants and pick them when they are ready to eat. This helps children understand how plants grow, and they feel a sense of pride as they see

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27 March 2024 them flourish. n Parents comment very favourably about the nurturing care their children receive from the childminder. They feel that the communication is very good. The childminder strengthens this bond further by regularly sharing photos and observations of what their children have done that day. This supports good levels of continuity for children's learning and care. n Children generally have good support to develop their independence. For example, the childminder encourages older children to dress themselves ready for outdoor play. However, at times, younger children are not always given these same opportunities, meaning they are not able to try and develop these essential skills for themselves. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. For example, she gathers information from parents before children start, to identify what children already know and can do. She uses this information to

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plan for children's individual needs and swiftly identifies any areas of concern, putting support in place when needed. n The childminder supports all children's communication and language skills very well, including those who speak English as an additional language. For example, during story time, she encourages children to point to the different characters they know and remember. Children add new words to their vocabulary as she sensitively repeats words to them to support correct pronunciation.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n develop a fully consistent approach to teaching younger children independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499564 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10316986 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 25 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Stoke Newington in the London Borough of Hackney. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 5:30pm, term time only. She has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around her premises and discussed her curriculum. n The childminder and inspector conducted a joint observation. n The childminder looked at a sample of key documentation, including evidence of staff suitability. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

27 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

27 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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