Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2015 31 March 2009

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a secure understanding of children's abilities, interests and the next steps in their learning. Children are active learners and are making good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder provides a safe environment. Risk assessments are in place to help to minimise hazards and keep children safe.  Children's emotional development is good. There are familiar routines and children receive calm, understanding support from the childminder. He meets children's individual needs well.  The childminder provides a wide variety of play and learning experiences inside and outdoors. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder's garden is a safe place for children to play, explore and learn. There is equipment to encourage children's physical skills and lots of resources to stimulate their imagination and awareness of nature. They enjoy growing tomatoes and herbs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not support children as effectively as possible to develop their thinking skills.  The childminder does not focus his professional development sharply enough on raising the quality of the provision to the highest standard.

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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

 support children more effectively to develop their thinking skills  make better use of professional development opportunities and increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records, and discussed the childminder's process for self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, the assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on letters sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of his responsibilities to keep children safe. He knows how to identify and report concerns he may have about children and ensures his home is secure and that they are protected from any hazards. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress. The childminder gives them information on a large poster which shows children learning. They also have daily discussions. The childminder has very good partnerships with parents and local schools. Along with his co-childminder, he shares detailed information about children's progress, interests and any specific needs. Children have their individual needs met and are very well prepared when they move on to school. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as first aid. The childminder also has procedures in place to supervise and monitor the assistant's practice. He regularly

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

monitors and evaluates all aspects of his provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and the support they need to enable them to do so. He works closely with his co-childminder to plan a wide variety of activities. Children are encouraged to develop skills for their future learning and to have fun. The childminder fosters children's interest in music. They play steel drums, exploring the different sounds that they make. The childminder gives children lots of encouragement to help them count and to identify different sizes as they sort coloured buttons and complete jigsaw puzzles. Children make very good progress towards the early learning goals. Children thoroughly enjoy role play and using their imagination as they play in the forest room. They dress up in costumes and play with small-world figures. Regular progress checks are in place for all children. The childminder completes regular tracking of children's development, in order to support them to reach their potential.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children engage in interesting experiences that support their understanding of difference. For example, for Chinese New Year, children helped to prepare some traditional food items that they later enjoyed for dinner. They learnt about some of the dining customs as they used chopsticks to eat their noodles. Children learn about different bread from around the world and the importance of eating healthy. In addition, the childminder ensures he prepares healthy meals and snacks for them daily. Children understand the importance of washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Children's emotional and social development are supported well. The childminder continually praises children for their efforts and builds their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning. Children have well-developed self-care skills and manage many aspects of their personal-care needs for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118698 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1024489 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Rainham, Essex. He operates all year round from 6.45am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and five weeks annual family holidays. He works with a co-childminder and an assistant.

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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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