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

The childminder creates a warm, homely environment where children are safe, secure and happy. She establishes strong relationships with children in her care. Children regularly seek her out for a cuddle to check in while playing and snuggle up on her knees to enjoy a story before lunch. The childminder is attentive to the needs of children, recognising when they are hungry or tired and responds promptly to ensure they receive the sensitive care they need.

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The provision is good

The childminder has developed an ambitious curriculum for children that sees them busily engaged in their learning. Children show sustained focus during tasks, concentrating intently to complete what they are doing. The childminder has high expectations of children and as such, the behaviour of children is good. She listens to the voices of children, giving them choices over what they would like to do next, which colour cutlery they would like or what materials they would like during arts and crafts activities. Children build skills of independence.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement and as such, children become active problem solvers. The childminder gives children opportunity to try trickier tasks by themselves before intervening to support to help develop confidence and resilience.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows her children very well, overall. She clearly understands what it is they already know, what it is they need to learn next and how she is going to promote this within her curriculum. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and development. n The childminder is enthusiastic in her engagement with children. At the park, children sit on the childminder's lap on the swings, hold her hands as they jump on the bouncy mats and laugh with delight as she spins them slowly on the roundabout. The childminder ensures she plays alongside children, supporting them to be physically active and achieve their next milestones. n Overall, the curriculum for communication and language is well designed. The childminder ensures that children hear a variety of language through the day, in narrative, through stories and rhyme and discussion at mealtimes. Children are beginning to develop wide vocabularies that are beginning to allow them to

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need to do better?

share their ideas with others. However, sometimes, the childminder can simplify or use baby language with children, such as 'ta' for thank you, or 'nee-naw' for police car. This does not teach children the right vocabulary as they begin to use language to communicate with others. n The childminder is an active participant within the local community. Children visit local parks and green spaces, attend children's centres and stay and play

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2 July 2024 groups. They visit local city farms to learn about nature and animals. Children are exposed to a wider social circle when meeting other childminders and their children. They learn about the rules of play and how to share and take turns with others. Children join in with celebrations and festivals and learn about the world around them, including what makes them unique. Children learn to be respectful of others and understand that everyone has their own values and opinions. n Partnership with parents is excellent. Parents praise the nurturing environment that the childminder provides for children. They describe the childminder as caring and approachable and talk positively about the impact she has had on their children's learning and development. n The childminder is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles for children. Children are offered nutritionally balanced home-cooked meals. They happily

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tuck into the childminder's shepherd's pie, smacking their lips in appreciation of how yummy it tastes. The childminder talks to parents about the importance of good oral health in young children and being registered with a dentist. n The childminder is reflective in her practice. She regularly seeks feedback from, not only parents and carers, but other childcare professionals. The childminder continues to engage with regular training opportunities offered by the local authority to keep up to date with best practice and changes to guidance.

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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 ensure correct language is used, rather than simplifying words, when teaching children new vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144392 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10351439 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 2 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Stoke Newington, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates her service on weekdays, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder has completed relavant training with the local authority relevant to her role.

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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 her provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 July 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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2 July 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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