Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2015 10 September 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She effectively promotes children's safety, well-being and learning.  The childminder has developed strong bonds with the children enabling them to build good attachments, and they show they feel secure in their surroundings.  The childminder knows the children well and plans a broad range of activities, indoors and outdoors, that motivate children and capture their interests. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about their welfare.  The arrangements for working in partnership with parents are strong. The childminder uses different ways to ensure that parents are kept well informed about their children's play, learning and development. She actively encourages parents to contribute to their

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This provision is good

children's ongoing learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Overall, children are cared for in an inclusive environment. However, the childminder misses opportunities to enhance children's understanding of people's similarities, differences and the wider community.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn about people's similarities and differences to extend their understanding of the world and to help them to value others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children engaged in activities.  The inspector observed planning, children's assessment records and documentation.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about processes for self- evaluation.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder helps children to progress in all areas of learning because she sets realistic targets to support and challenge children's learning given their starting points. Children are happy and confident in their environment and benefit from playing with the childminder and their peers. Children laugh when playing with bubbles in the garden, and the childminder effectively uses practical situations to promote young children's communication and language development. As a result, children confidently use two words together to express their thoughts, for example, they say 'bubbles gone' and 'bubbles big'. The childminder shows interest in what children have to say and teaches them how to pronounce words correctly. Children develop a good understanding of some basic mathematical words to support their learning. They show awareness of the difference between hot and cold when they refer to water. The childminder provides good

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who attend. This is good

opportunities for children to learn about the natural environment and gain some understanding of the world. Children learn how things work as they play with simple battery operated toys. Children take great pleasure in playing with musical instruments to promote their creativity.

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good

From a young age children learn about good personal hygiene routines and gain independence skills. For example, the childminder routinely wipes their hands and faces before mealtimes. Children learn to feed themselves and have a say about what they would like to eat. The childminder gives children healthy foods which contribute to their good health. Through the childminder's consistent approach children gain a good understanding of right and wrong, and learn the importance of taking turns and sharing their toys with friends.

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provision is good

The childminder has addressed the recommendation made at the last inspection. Effective observations and assessments are now used to support and challenge children's learning, and risk assessment is used well to promote children's welfare. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety at all times and uses gentle reminders to help children learn how to play with toys safely. This enables children to think about their safety and that of others. The childminder demonstrates a professional approach to her childminding service. She effectively evaluates her provision and has identified training courses to strengthen her current knowledge and understanding and further improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371438 Local authority Havering Inspection number 838109 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Romford, Essex, within the London Borough of Havering. The childminder cares for children on weekdays 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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