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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 144394

Inspected 17 Sept 2025 · published 14 Oct 2025 · URN 144394

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  • Inspection date verified

    17 Sept 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Yemi Afolabi

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    144394

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  • OverallMet

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+71Very positivemore positive than 91% of reports of this type graded Met
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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
5
Words of findings
440
longer than usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 44, typical 47
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
8
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Hedged sentences
0%
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What needs to improve 53%About the inspection 47%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her curriculum intentions. She explains how she will plan and design a well-balanced curriculum based on children's interests and developmental needs. She describes how she will identify children's next steps in learning to help prepare them for the next stage of their education. n The childminder explains the strategies she plans to use to support children in developing good communication and language skills. She explains that she will read engaging stories and sing songs with children to encourage their speaking and listening skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles for children. She explains that she will provide nutritious, home-cooked snacks and meals to meet each child's individual dietary needs. She plans to provide children with daily opportunities for fresh air and outdoor play to help promote their coordination and strength.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she plans to support children's emotional well- being and help them build positive relationships with others. For example, she explains how the settling-in process will help children make a smooth transition, when they enrol at her setting. She describes how she will provide opportunities for children to experience the local community and beyond to give them opportunities to develop their social skills. n The childminder is confident about how to set clear expectations for children's behaviour. For instance, she describes how she will encourage children to develop good manners, take turns and show respect for others. She explains that she will use age-appropriate behaviour management strategies to help children understand right from wrong. n The childminder explains how she reflects on her practice and is committed to participating in ongoing professional development. She networks with local

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This provision meets requirements

childminders to enhance the care and education she plans to provide for children and their families. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and external professionals involved in children's lives. She explains how she will share ideas with parents to support children's learning at home. She plans to provide feedback to parents through daily conversations and digital communication, so that they remain actively involved in their child's learning journey.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144394 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10398829 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 0 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Clapton, in the London Borough of Hackney. She operates during term time only, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to support children's learning and development. n The childminder shared her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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

17 September 2025 17 September 2025 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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