Loftus, Donna Christine

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 15 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a clean and welcoming environment where children thrive. She provides good-quality resources to cover all areas of learning.  The childminder successfully observes children as they play and uses her observations to plan stimulating activities that extend their learning. She has a good knowledge of child development and uses this well to track children's progress.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She is affectionate with all children and they enjoy a cuddle when settling down for a story.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child, and has contact information to hand to make any referrals to the relevant authorities.  The childminder introduces different mathematical ideas to children as they play. Children enjoy learning about colour, size, capacity and number during a range of

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for children to independently choose to explore different textures in messy play activities.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to promote children's awareness of healthy food items.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop opportunities for children to independently select resources, to enable them to explore different textures  extend opportunities during meal and snack times for children to learn about the healthy items they are eating.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children as they played and took part in daily routines.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector accompanied the childminder to a local pre-school to collect a child.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written comments provided.  The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's qualification certificates and children's development folders.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes the consistent progress of all children because the quality of teaching is good. She successfully adapts small group activities to meet children's individual learning needs. For example, the childminder teaches older children about the different roles of people in the community using a variety of resources. Younger children use their imagination as they dress up and act out the roles they have chosen. Children share books with the childminder. They learn how to turn the pages to discover what happens next in their chosen stories. They excitedly point to pictures they recognise and the childminder successfully uses these cosy times to promote and encourage children's communication development. She provides a range of resources to encourage children's interest in letters and sounds. These activities prepare older children for the move to school. Children enjoy a variety of creative activities, however there are few opportunities

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who attend. This is good

for them to freely choose messy play to explore and combine different textures.

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good

Children are very settled and enjoy their time with the childminder. She supports children's daily routines well, giving them plenty of time to prepare. For example, she gently reminds younger children that it is nearly time to collect a child from pre-school. This means that children are ready to stop playing when it is time to leave and happily put their coats on. Children are learning to manage these small tasks themselves with good support from the childminder. Her gentle approach supports children's independence skills and positive behaviour and, as a result, children behave well. Lunchtimes are relaxed. Parents provide children's packed lunches and the childminder chats with children as they eat. However, she does not always use this time to promote children's awareness of healthy eating.

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provision is good

The childminder's understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage supports the smooth running of her provision. She has developed positive partnerships with parents and these successfully promote continuity of care and learning for children. She chats with parents daily and provides continuous information about children's development so that parents are fully informed about their children's progress. The childminder actively seeks information on good practice and changes to requirements to successfully update her knowledge. She has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. These measures demonstrate her ongoing capacity to develop her skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282262 Local authority Havering Inspection number 843625 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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