Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2015 Not applicable

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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

 Children have lots of attention in a warm and caring environment, ensuring that there are positive attachments with the childminder. Children are confident and feel secure when in the childminder's care.  The childminder plans well for children's learning as she uses information from observations and children's assessments to plan activities with good learning outcomes.  Strong partnership work with parents means that they have a good understanding of the childminder's role, how she plans activities for children, and the care that children receive.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder gives reassurance and guidance on how to use stairs safely, and when going to and from school.  The childminder carefully evaluates the quality of the provision and works with the local authority advisor to build on her practice, for instance, when planning activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always provided with enough opportunities to learn that written text can identify different things.  Children do not always learn sufficiently about the natural world around them.

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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 opportunities for children to learn that the written word carries meaning  provide more opportunities for children to learn about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions and care routines between children and the childminder.  The inspector and childminder completed a shared observation and discussed the learning intention for children.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including vetting details, training certificates, children's records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of parents' written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the statutory requirements and legal responsibilities for early years. She effectively implements all the requirements of the statutory framework to make sure children are well cared for and have good play and learning experiences. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in protecting children, and the procedures to follow if she had a concern. She shares her safeguarding policies with parents to make sure that they too have a good understanding how their child is protected from harm. The childminder is suitably qualified and she makes sure that she keeps up to date with her knowledge and practice through training. This includes safeguarding, first aid and behaviour management.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of early child development and how children play and learn. She uses a good range of teaching strategies to engage children in their play, for example, effective questioning and modelling clear language. She emphasises new vocabulary connected to different things, such as shapes and colours. Children stay engaged and motivated in their play and learning. For instance, children enjoyed a toy car painting activity. Children have good opportunities to learn about mathematics and literacy through planned activities, such as counting games and routines. The childminder works well with parents and professionals to support children moving on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close attachments with the childminder due to the quality of time and praise that she gives to them. She helps to support younger children to learn about behaviour and managing feelings through sensitive care, encouragement and explanations. All children learn about diversity and mutual respect through planned activities on cultural events and through discussions. The childminder effectively promotes children's independence and self-help skills. Children help themselves to drinks and select their own lunch. Children have good activities to be physically active. There are regular trips to the local park, and they walk to shops and the local library to learn about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They enjoy their time at the childminder's home and progress well. All children are confident and develop the necessary skills to help prepare them for their future move to school. Parents are happy with the quality of learning and care their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451474 Local authority Havering Inspection number 917032 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Romford area of the London Borough of Havering. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, term time only. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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