Childminder EY425663

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2016 31 October 2011

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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

 This knowledgeable childminder understands the requirements of her role fully. She is dedicated to improving her ongoing professional knowledge, such through further training in order to raise the quality of children's learning and care experiences.  Children thrive in this warm and child-orientated environment. The childminder develops strong bonds with children and they are happy in her care.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn through play. She plans activities that motivate and challenge children to learn new skills. All children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points.  Parents value the quality of care and learning that their children receive. The childminder uses a range of effective methods to inform parents of their children's progress.  Children benefit from interacting with others to promote their social skills, such as

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This provision is good

though attending various groups within the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider the abilities of younger children when introducing some sensory-based items so that all children can fully benefit from the experience.  The childminder misses some opportunities to strengthen further children's awareness of identifying minor risks, such as during play.

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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

 develop further young children's interest in exploring sensory-based activities that reflect their current age and stage of development, to increase their enjoyment fully  continue to use all opportunities throughout the day to strengthen further children's awareness of their own personal safety.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during play activities and throughout the learning environment.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at different intervals during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to children and took account of parents' views, such as through written feedback.  The inspector reviewed evidence in relation to the childminder's self-evaluation processes, risk assessments and partnerships with parents.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands what to do in the event of a safeguarding concern to protect children from harm. She is committed to providing good quality teaching to promote good outcomes for children. For example, she receives ongoing support from the local authority to improve her provision and has attained a recognised quality assurance kitemark. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision to identify areas for development. For example, she has improved her documentation and the methods she uses for observing and assessing children's learning. The childminder implements effective communication methods with other early years providers and parents, so they can contribute fully to children's future learning and interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and effectively uses this process to target specific support to address children's individual abilities, interests and needs. For example, children enjoy playing with construction toys; they create model planes, showing good creative and imaginative skills. The childminder promotes children's early writing skills well. For example, she encourages older children to make shopping lists while playing in the home corner, and ensures that notepads are readily available so that younger children can freely practise their early mark-making skills. Children enjoy playing with technology-based toys and learn how things work. For example, they take turns to select a compact disc, and then listen attentively to familiar nursery rhymes. Children learn to explore their environment, such as natural objects, to promote their learning and curiosity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently praises children for their efforts and achievements, such as when they learn to put on their coats and shoes, so children feel self-assured and proud. From a young age, children learn to become independent in managing their personal care. For example, young children learn to feed themselves with finger foods, and older children learn to express their preferences, such as when they wish to play in the garden. Children learn about foods that are good for them, which helps to contribute to a healthy lifestyle. For example, they enjoy having fruits that are familiar to them and new ones, such as a kiwi fruit.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children enjoy story time sessions. They listen carefully and join in, for example, by imitating animal sounds, counting and matching objects using props. Children enjoy engaging in daily physical activities and develop a range of movement skills. For example, they learn to ride wheeled toys with increased confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425663 Local authority Havering Inspection number 823190 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Upminster, Essex, in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder works all-year round, including before and after school. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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