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 plans a suitably ambitious educational programme for children. She considers individual children when implementing activities and caring for their personal needs. Children are keen to play with the resources. Babies learn to move a shaker up and down and enjoy banging a small rolling pin on an upturned metal bowl to create sounds. There is a strong focus on communication and language, and the childminder supports speech development well.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to settle well, and she helps them to develop close attachments with her. The childminder shows children respect and kindness. She places cushions around babies to ensure they do not hurt themselves if they topple when practising sitting. Children feel happy and secure with the childminder, who encourages them with praise and smiles.

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The provision is good

At the time of the inspection, building work was underway at the childminder's premises. The childminder failed to report this to Ofsted. However, the childminder has not been using the premises during the building work, and a robust risk assessment was completed prior to the inspection taking place. As a result, there has been no impact on the safety, welfare or learning of the children. The childminder is now fully aware of changes that must be notified to Ofsted.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages babies' babbling, and she comments on their play to help them learn the meaning of new words. She uses sensory books well. Babies listen to the sounds of different animals while looking at their images. This helps to support their listening and understanding. The childminder gets down to their level and uses good eye contact and body language when supporting and playing with them. n The childminder supports children to develop their social skills and good behaviour. She arranges visits to the local children's centre and the library. This enables children to play together and learn to share resources with others. n The childminder maintains her professional development effectively. For example, she has completed paediatric first-aid training and safeguarding training. She attends the local authority childminder drop-in sessions and benefits from information that helps to strengthen her teaching skills. This

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need to do better?

promotes better learning outcomes for children. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning well. She uses this information to provide resources that are appropriate for the age, stage and interests of children. The childminder plans activities to move children on to the next stage in their learning and for them to make good progress. n The childminder provides a welcoming approach and supports children's

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16 September 2024 emotional development effectively. For example, she provides smiles and encouragement to the children. Babies look at her face, rub her cheek and smile back at her. n There are good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For example, the childminder provides floor space for babies to be on their tummy, to practise sitting up and to hold resources in their hands. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers have access to a good range of resources and activities, such as treasure baskets and story time. On occasion, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to fully investigate and experience resources on their own before moving on to something else. This does not fully support children to become curious learners. n Children's personal care needs are being met. For example, the childminder

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need to do better?

carries out regular nappy changing, and she applies good, hygienic practice. She supports parents with weaning their babies from pureed food to more solid food. n Parents provide positive feedback about the childminder's service. For example, they praise her for offering flexible childcare that meets their children's needs. This supports good parent partnership.

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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 consider when to intervene and when to allow very young children time to explore and investigate independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450850 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10351578 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 1 Date of previous inspection 26 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Pembury Estate, in the London Borough of Hackney. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed children, and she spoke with the childminder during the inspection. n Parents provided both verbal and written feedback about the childminder to the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of suitability checks, attendance records and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

16 September 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

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