Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 3 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 effectively implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She ensures children make good progress towards the early learning goals and keeps children safe.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She keeps parents informed about their children's progress. She invites parents to share what they know about their children. As a result, children are successful learners.  The childminder is a good role model and she is kind and considerate. This promotes children's well-being, confidence and motivation to learn.  The childminder attends training to promote her professional development. This helps her to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has completed training around play which benefits children's learning opportunities.  The childminder effectively teaches children and monitors their good progress. Therefore, she meets children's individual learning needs well and identifies any gaps in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take all opportunities to discuss the importance of healthy eating with children. Therefore, she does not extend their understanding of the importance of eating nutritious foods and the effect on their growth and well-being.  The childminder does not provide children with a full range of opportunities to learn about the wider world. This means she does not consistently encourage children to learn about diversity.

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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

 strengthen children's awareness of the importance of eating healthy foods, to develop their understanding of leading healthy lifestyles  promote children's understanding of the wider world, through everyday resources and activities, to develop their awareness of diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector examined a range of documentation that the childminder maintains for the children.  The inspector checked the premises and resources to check their suitability.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, parents and children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder carries out observations and assessments of children. This ensures she provides a wide range of interesting play experiences to meet the needs of each child. The childminder teaches children how to concentrate, sit quietly and listen during activities in readiness for school. For example, she reads to children and encourages them to complete large floor puzzles. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language skills, for example, as she and her assistant encourage them to sing familiar nursery rhymes. The childminder provides a wide range of writing tools. Children show control as they hold pencils and draw shapes which promote their early writing skills. The childminder offers children good opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children move freely and with pleasure. They run, skip, walk, jump and climb easily. The childminder provides many mechanical toys to teach them about technology. Children

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who attend. This is good

operate wind-up toys by turning the knobs. The childminder effectively promotes children's early awareness of mathematics. She encourages them to count during play. Children enjoy moulding and making shapes with play dough and using construction toys.

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good

The childminder reinforces good behaviour with children. As a result, they respect each other and behave well. She offers children healthy foods throughout the day. Children develop new skills because the childminder provides a good range of play resources inside and outdoors. Children learn how to keep safe, for example, through discussions with the childminder about road safety. The childminder helps prepare children well for school. Children enjoy trips to school and talk about school with the childminder. This ensures they become familiar with school routines.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. This enables her to identify any concerns about a child's welfare. She knows to report these concerns to the relevant agencies to safeguard children effectively. The childminder carries out detailed risk assessments which keep children safe. She tracks and reviews children's progress regularly and reflects well on her practice. She has met the actions from the last inspection, so drives improvement well. The childminder offers children good play opportunities and resources, and completes progress checks for children aged two years. She also liaises with other providers to provide consistency in children's learning and development. She works well with other professionals to meet children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355347 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1008759 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 8 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder works with her husband who is her assistant. The childminder provides full-time care throughout the year.

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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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