Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 28 March 2012

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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 forms strong bonds with children who are very happy in her care. For example, she successfully implements settling-in procedures to support children's emotional well-being and develop their confidence.  Children are learning to become independent; for example, they dress themselves and manage their personal care needs, in readiness for school.  The childminder forms good partnerships with parents and effectively gathers information about children's abilities when they start. She regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress to support their individual needs.  Children achieve well in their learning and development, including those who are learning to speak English as an additional language. Overall, all children make good progress given their starting points.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. She regularly updates her knowledge and works in partnerships with

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This provision is good

external agencies to improve children's learning and care experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not plan the daily routine to enable children to enjoy using all areas, including the outdoor space, particularly when they are less tired, so children benefit fully from the experience.

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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

 review the organisation of daily routines to extend children's enjoyment to explore in all learning environments, with particular regard to learning outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including children's registers, the childminder's policies and procedures, and records of risk assessments.  The inspector considered the views of parents, through written feedback made available during the inspection.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands and fully implements relevant policies and procedures to keep children safe. She knows what signs to observe if a child is at risk of harm and how to report her concerns. The childminder reflects on the quality of her service well. For example, she seeks the views of parents, children and external agencies to identify areas for development. Additionally, she seeks advice from others, such as her local childminding coordinator, to update her skills. For example, she has improved her planning system to provide more challenging activities based on children's interests, to increase their motivation to learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children independently choose from a range of stimulating resources across all areas, to promote their learning and development. The childminder engages with children while they play, such as through using suitable questions to extend their communication and language skills, and fosters their creative thinking. For example, she joins in with children's imaginative play in the home corner and supports their ideas as they create a storyline. The childminder makes regular and accurate assessments of children's development and plans activities based on the next steps in their learning. She effectively uses this information to monitor their progress and address any gaps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and independent. The childminder encourages children to look after themselves and promotes their personal development well. For example, she teaches them to wash their hands before they eat and models this effectively, so children can learn to manage their own hygiene independently. Children learn how to behave towards others and the childminder acts as a good role model. For example, she speaks calmly and sensitively to children and encourages them to use good manners. The childminder promotes healthy eating. For example, she encourages parents to provide their children with balanced, nutritious food for lunch, so that children learn to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Children learn to respect differences between themselves and others. They learn about their own and others' identities through a range of resources and activities. For example, the childminder provides a range of cultural dressing-up clothes

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

and shows the children how to dress their doll in a sari.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop effective early literacy skills, in preparation for school. For example, they explore new words to extend their vocabulary and learn to understand that text carries meaning, such as while exploring literature.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279109 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 837416 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Walworth, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates her service on weekdays, from 8am to 5pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds a suitable qualification in childcare at level 2.

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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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