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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder's setting is welcoming. She greets children warmly, and they readily accept cuddles and comfort from her. This helps children to feel secure. The childminder plans and implements an ambitious learning programme. She gathers information from parents about their children before they start the setting. The childminder uses this information to plan effectively for children's individual learning. This helps her to understand the children she cares for and their next steps in learning. For example, the childminder recognises that some children need support to gain more physical strength. She sets up experiences to support them to gain more strength. For example, the childminder provides tummy-time activities for babies to promote their gross motor development. She plans well for children's learning in the prime areas.

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The provision is good

The childminder consistently models rich language when she is talking to children. She demonstrates a good understanding of child development and uses this to pitch her interactions well to further extend children's communication skills. The youngest children use their eyes to follow her around as she sings softly to them. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations of children's behaviour. The childminder speaks to children about how to treat each other with respect and think about the feelings of their friends. Her interactions with children are nurturing, and the youngest children respond positively with coos and babbles. This helps children to feel safe and listened to.

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n The childminder promotes children's early understanding and language development well. She incorporates actions into the songs she sings with children. When the childminder speaks to children, she comments on what they are doing. For example, while singing 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat' with children, she sways the youngest children in her arms. This helps babies and young children to hear language in context. n The childminder carefully considers her learning programme for literacy. Each week she takes children to the library, where children take part in storytelling experiences. The childminder has a good range of quality books, and children enjoy sharing books at the setting. These experiences promote children's early literacy skills. n The childminder plans daily routines for children to attend trips in the local community, such as the park. Additionally, she signposts parents to experiences in the local community that support their children's interests. This promotes

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children's understanding of the community they live in. n During care routines, the childminder creates warm bonds with children. She sings songs and speaks gently to them. The childminder recognises when

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19 April 2024 children are sleepy and uses gentle strategies to soothe and help them to feel more comfortable. She monitors them as they sleep, and children wake naturally from their naps. This benefits their emotional health and well-being. n The childminder has a good knowledge of children's allergies and dietary requirements. The childminder works with parents to ensure that she adheres to parental preferences. She also makes sure that children's packed lunches are healthy. n The childminder supports children's hygiene routines. For example, she cleans her hands and cleans the kitchen area before she prepares food and drink. However, at times, the childminder does not help children to understand the importance of hygiene procedures. n The childminder reflects on her practice and finds ways to improve her knowledge. For example, she attends training to further her knowledge, such as sessions on supporting children's prime areas. The childminder also completes

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training to support her role in working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps to continually improve children's learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment that the childminder is friendly and approachable. They are delighted with the progress their children make at the setting. Parents praise the childminder for the updates she provides about their children's development to benefit children's learning at home.

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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 strengthen children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2654413 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10325784 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Homerton, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, including before and after school, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder. n The inspector viewed the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation to assess the quality of the education provided. n Parents spoke to the inspector about their children's experiences at the setting.

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Inspection activities

19 April 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

19 April 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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