Childminder in Haringey

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

Children flourish in the care of this enthusiastic childminder and her assistants. They are happy and settled. Children move around the carefully thought out environment with confidence, choosing what they want to play with. They develop close relationships with the childminder and her assistants and show a sense of belonging. The childminder demonstrates genuine care and affection for children. As a result, children feel safe and develop self-esteem. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is a good role model and offers consistent guidance that helps children to behave very well. Children are kind to each other and play together harmoniously.

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The provision is good

The curriculum offers a variety of learning opportunities that link to children's interests and their individual development needs. The childminder follows children's lead to ensure that they are motivated to learn. For example, when children say they want to see the 'spa bubbles', she turns on the bubbles machine. Children use words, such as 'wow' and 'ooh', while they observe the bubbles before popping them, showing great enjoyment and concentration. Children enjoy regular visits to local parks, the library and the shops. The childminder uses these visits to help children to develop an understanding of the world around them and the community they live in.

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need to do better?

n The childminder puts children at the forefront of everything she does. She uses her ongoing observations of children's development to implement a curriculum based on children's individual interests and needs. As a result, all children make good progress and are well prepared for the future. n Children have opportunities to develop their small and large motor skills. They persist as they learn to cut using scissors and focus intently during a threading activity. Children enjoy moving their bodies as they dance and sing nursery rhymes. n The childminder reflects on her practice and is invested in continuing to make improvements. The childminder carries out her own research, works with the local authority advisory team and attends training to keep up to date with changes within the early years sector. n Parents and carers are happy with the provision, and they value the information the childminder shares with them about their children's progress. They comment

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need to do better?

that the childminder makes their children's day 'bright and enjoyable' and that they 'could not ask for a better childminder'. n Children behave very well. They play cooperatively and take turns during games without prompting. The childminder sets clear boundaries, speaks gently to children and makes good use of praise. For example, she commends children for

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14 January 2025 being kind to their peers. This helps children to learn to be respectful. n The childminder supports children to become independent and learn about a healthy lifestyle. She encourages children to dress and undress themselves and peel their fruits independently. Children enjoy nutritious food and know hygiene routines well. They spontaneously go to the sink to wash their hands after playing outside and before mealtimes. Children enjoy fresh air and regular physical activities daily. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills. She models language effectively and introduces new words, such as 'shiny' and 'dig', that children then use in their play. The childminder questions children as they play to extend their learning further. However, at times, she asks too many questions in quick succession. As a result, children do not always have enough time to think and elaborate their responses.

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n Children show imagination. They thoroughly enjoy role play and dressing up. Children comment on their purchases, pretending to be customers waiting while the 'shopkeepers' prepare the bill and press buttons on the toy till. n Children participate well in their learning. The childminder joins children's play and interacts well with them. However, on occasions, the childminder, in her enthusiasm, interrupts children's play to offer other experiences. As a result, children are not always able to finish what they are doing. n The childminder interweaves mathematics into children's play. For example, she encourages children to name the shape they marked on the soil while playing with 'big' and 'small' pots.

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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 allow more time for children to process and respond to the questions they are asked n give children more time to explore and complete activities before moving them on to the next activity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2676455 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10367705 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and operates in the London Borough of Hackney. She cares for children throughout most of the year, from 9am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides government funded childcare. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, assistants and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

14 January 2025 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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