Childminder EY538255

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder interacts with children in a calm and caring manner. This helps children to form positive relationships with the childminder and promotes their emotional well-being securely. However, the childminder's curriculum intent is not good enough to address what children need to learn next effectively. For example, she provides a a puzzle-matching activity which lacks purpose and and does not extend children's learning. Planned activities do not always engage children, and they quickly lose interest, which hinders their progress. The childminder understands children's interests and observes their play, but her assessment procedures for monitoring their development are inaccurate. This includes the necessary progress check when children are aged between two and three years, which does not include the required information about children's learning. As a result, children's progress in their learning is inconsistent.

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The provision requires improvement

Despite these weaknesses, the childminder helps children to develop strong communication skills. Children speak confidently, clearly and listen attentively when activities are of their interest. For instance, they enjoy sharing personal stories about their family and friends and express themselves confidently with the childminder. The childminder expands children's vocabulary by identifying shapes, colours and objects during their play. Children also enjoy singing songs and nursery rhymes, which supports their speech and language development. The childminder teaches children the importance of good manners, patience and listening. She uses praise and encouragement effectively to boost children's confidence in some of their own abilities. This approach helps children to behave well and reminds them to follow simple rules.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not always consider children's individual learning needs and interests when planning her curriculum. Her assessment and planning processes, including the progress check when children are aged between two and three years, are not precise enough to support children's development effectively in most areas of learning. Children make some progress but do not make good progress because the childminder does not use what she knows about children to plan what they need to learn next. n The childminder provides children with access to a range of books, which helps them to develop an interest in reading and storytelling. Children listen to familiar stories and can describe what is happening in the narrative. For example, children join in to count the number of animals in the story and discuss the characters with good recall. Additionally, children gain a secure understanding of numbers, sizes and shapes through planned and spontaneous learning

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need to do better?

18 December 2024 n The childminder provides some activities that encourage children to focus and persevere, such as using play dough with various tools. However, she sometimes does too much for children, which limits their independence. Children who are more capable often wait for help with personal needs and do not assist, for example, with tidying up before moving to the next activity. n Children display positive attitudes towards their learning, particularly when activities interest them. For example, they enthusiastically participate in role-play activities, such as cooking, where they enjoy pretending to prepare tea and pizza for the childminder. However, the childminder does not consistently build on children's interests or their play ideas. She sometimes distracts children's play by introducing different activities and resources. n The childminder promotes children's health and well-being effectively. For

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need to do better?

instance, the childminder discusses the benefits of fruits and vegetables during activities and meals. Children also receive plenty of physical exercise and fresh air. They engage in forest school programmes in local woodlands and visit parks and local playgroups regularly. Additionally, children accompany the childminder when she takes children to nursery. n The childminder receives positive feedback from parents about the care she provides. However, the childminder does not accurately share important information, such as the progress check when children are aged between two and three years or children's next steps in development, to maintain consistency in children's learning. n The childminder reflects on her work but does not consistently recognise her strengths and weaknesses. For example, she meets with her local authority early years advisor for support and guidance and has participated in various training

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need to do better?

courses. However, the childminder has not yet applied the knowledge from her training to create an ambitious curriculum or improve the quality of education and children's experiences.

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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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Due date

18 December 2024 provide children with a well-planned, engaging and ambitious curriculum that fully addresses their individual needs and supports their next steps in learning 31/01/2025

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Due date

undertake accurate assessment, to identify children's level of achievement and interests, including an accurate short written summary of children's development between the ages of two and three years. 31/01/2025

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should:

n plan greater opportunities for children to learn to do things for themselves and promote their independent learning further n provide children with opportunities to explore, support and follow their ideas to develop their play in their own time and in their own way n develop knowledge and skills to enhance strengths and address weaknesses in practice, driving improvements and better outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538255 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10364241 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Homerton, within the London Borough of Hackney. She offers care all year round, from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday. The childminder holds a qualification in childcare at level 3. She provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

18 December 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

18 December 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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