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

 The childminder interacts with children well. He promotes children's communication and language development well. For example he repeats words back to the children to help them understand.  The childminder has developed strong bonds with the children, which contributes to children's confidence and self-esteem while they play in familiar surroundings.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and knows the individual needs of the children. This helps children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is aware of how to keep children safe. For example, there are good safety measures in place and children are supervised well.  Children have access to a good range of toys. This helps to support their learning and maintain their interests.  The childminder promotes children's independence well through everyday routines. He prepares children for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to contribute to children's ongoing assessments to support their future learning.  The childminder has not yet fully established links with other early years providers to help promote consistency in children's learning and development.

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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 parents to contribute to children's ongoing assessments to help support their learning  explore ways to build upon links with other early years providers to support and complement children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children while they play.  The inspector held discussions with children while they engaged in their play.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish how he has kept his knowledge and understanding up to date in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage post-registration.  The inspector held ongoing discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection regarding his practice.  The inspector examined the childminder's paperwork, including children's developmental records and his policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of his role in promoting children's well-being. He is fully aware of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. There are effective processes in place for self- evaluation, which include parent contributions through questionnaires, enabling them to share their views about the care and service provided. The childminder has attended courses to help him promote children's welfare; for example, he has undertaken safeguarding training. Furthermore, there are robust risk assessments in place, which include outings. The childminder has established strong relationships with parents and maintains a good flow of two-way communication which helps promote continuity in children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Effective observations and assessments help the childminder monitor children's progress from their starting points. He identifies their next steps in learning well so that children are effectively challenged and supported. For example, he spends time reading with children, and plans trips to the local library to effectively support children's interests in books and stories. The childminder promotes children's creativity. For example, he provides a varied range of arts and crafts activities. He follows children's lead so that they can pursue their own interests. Children enjoy using the dough to make models and shapes. Children enjoy using their imaginations as they play with small-world toys such as dinosaurs. The childminder encourages children's interest in the natural environment. Children enjoy playing with a magnifying glass and using binoculars to observe small animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder celebrates children's achievements and things that are special in their life. For example, the childminder displays photographs of children playing with their friends, brothers and sisters. Children are well behaved, and the childminder uses positive strategies to manage children's behaviour. This helps children gain a good understanding of right from wrong. Children enjoy daily outdoor play. The childminder provides a balanced and nutritious menu that takes into account children's specific dietary requirements. This contributes to promoting children's good health, and their understanding of foods that are good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are confident and take delight in finding things out for themselves. Children develop the necessary skills they need, which helps them in the next stages of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477619 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1025411 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. He lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder works with a co-childminder at the setting. The setting is open each weekday, including before and after school, during term time only.

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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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