Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2015 21 May 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. The childminder improves on her practice continuously by reflecting on her observations, identifying the needs of all children, and by working in excellent partnership with parents. This enables children to make excellent progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides a wide range of learning opportunities for children, including about different cultures and communities. She actively encourages children to respect and to be tolerant towards one another; hence, acknowledging the positive qualities they each have.  The childminder has addressed the previous recommendations extremely well and has made positive changes since the last inspection. She provides children with a variety of opportunities to improve their fine motor skills, such as mark making activities.  The childminder is highly motivated in extending her professional knowledge to improve

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This provision is outstanding

the learning and care experiences for children. She works very closely with her assistant to ensure she fully understands her role through ongoing support and supervision.  The childminder's detailed knowledge of early years enables her to provide children with highly stimulating resources; this motivates children to continuously learn; therefore, building their confidence and self-esteem.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder; she provides a warm and secure environment where they feel safe to explore, and develop a strong sense of belonging.

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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

 extend further opportunities for children to problem solve and use mathematical language in everyday situations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the routines of the day.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's records and documentation.  The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder and suitability of all adults working with the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points. A good settling-in procedure ensures parents and the childminder work together to enable children to achieve. The childminder has a strong desire for improvement. She regularly seeks feedback from children and parents. Consequently, children feel valued in the setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is highly alert to any signs that may raise cause for concern and is aware of the procedures to follow in order for reporting these. The childminder implements consistent safeguarding practices to protect children from the risk of harm. This promotes children's awareness of how to keep safe, such as during outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses detailed planning effectively to reflect children's interests. This ensures that children are motivated and keen to learn. The childminder implements effective strategies, in discussion with parents, to help children to be successful in their learning. Therefore, children acquire many skills, particularly in their communication and language development, to progress to the next stage of learning. The childminder is exploring ways to sharpen their mathematical language and problem-solving skills further. The childminder successfully identifies children's next steps and completes detailed progress checks for two-year-old children, which she shares with parents and other professionals, where appropriate. The childminder actively encourages children to become highly independent learners and prepares them extremely well for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form secure and warm attachments with the childminder; this effectively promotes their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder meet children's individual dietary needs, for example, by providing highly nutritious and home-cooked meals. She implements effective practices to ensure high standards in hygiene and personal routines. She encourages older children to be independent in their routines; this helps to keep them healthy and safe. The childminder implements clear and consistent boundaries, which ensures excellent behaviour. Therefore, children learn to respect each other and negotiate.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, especially babies, are highly motivated to learn and explore. Therefore, children make excellent progress towards their next steps in learning. They benefit from the childminder's thorough assessments and individual plans to skilfully address their learning and care needs. As a result, any gaps in children's learning are narrowing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436802 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 824206 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Redbridge. She works with an assistant. She operates weekdays, throughout most of the year, from 8am to 6pm.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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