Childminder in Redbridge

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 October 2015 11 November 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a warm and caring environment where children feel safe and secure. Babies and young children settle well. The childminder is kind and affectionate, which helps children to feel welcome and valued.  The childminder carries out initial assessments of children's development with the parents and gathers relevant information from them when they first attend her setting.  Children are enthusiastic learners because the childminder plans enjoyable and challenging activities that promote their development in all areas of learning.  The childminder forms strong partnerships. She works with parents to identify children's next steps and encourages parents to continue children's learning at home. She liaises with other settings that children attend to ensure continuity in their learning.  The childminder enhances her professional development by attending frequent training courses to develop her knowledge and skills to benefit children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder monitors her practice, the activities she provides and the play environment. She gathers the views of parents to help her to identify areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all opportunities to extend children's understanding and learning about the natural world and of how things change over time.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to expand their understanding of the natural world and of how things change over time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their feedback and comments.  The inspector looked at the childminder's suitability and qualifications, planning, records of children's progress, parents' references and questionnaires, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses effective systems to monitor progress in children's learning. She keeps good records of children's development and shares these regularly with parents. She has a good understanding of child development and she plans a good variety of activities and experiences to promote children's continuous progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow to protect children from harm. She conducts good risk assessments of her premises and on outings, and teaches children how to keep themselves safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder carefully observes the children in her care and assesses their level of development. She uses these assessments to tailor her planning to children's individual learning needs and to determine the next steps in their learning. The childminder encourages children to choose their own resources to promote their independence. She introduces vocabulary and mathematical concepts to enhance their learning. For example, when children pretend to make cakes from coloured dough, the childminder asks them whether it feels 'soft' or 'hard'. She asks them about the colours and how many cakes would be left if she took one away. The childminder engages children in conversation, reminding them of past events to promote language development and thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and happy in the childminder's care. The childminder cares sensitively for babies and responds well to their needs. She works closely with children's families to ensure consistency in their routines. She helps children to feel secure. For example, she talks to children about photographs of their families and about what they do at home. The childminder helps children learn to respect differences in people. For example, she provides positive images in her setting and takes children out into the local community every day. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise in the local park. The childminder provides children with a healthy diet and teaches them how to keep well. She encourages their independence and ensures they learn how to manage their own personal hygiene.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Older children are learning to form the letters in their names and to recognise numbers. These skills ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400461 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 813127 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Woodford Green in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder operates her service from 8am until 6pm, from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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