Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 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 develop strong relationships with the childminder. They confidently explore their surroundings and are secure in their emotional well-being.  The childminder skilfully provides resources, such as battery operated toys, to help children learn how things work and to enthuse their exploration skills.  The childminder knows and meets children's individual learning and care needs effectively. She obtains useful information about children's starting points, which she uses effectively to plan challenging experiences.  The childminder works particularly effectively with parents, as well as with other early years providers and professionals to ensure continuity in meeting children's specific needs.  Children make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder uses her strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage to promote children's safety and welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's knowledge and language.

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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

 maximise opportunities to extend children's knowledge and their ability to use language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during play activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at different intervals during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to supporting children's individual needs.  The inspector observed the childminder's teaching practices and discussed her self- evaluation processes.  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 has a good understanding of child protection procedures, including how to report any welfare concerns. She supports her assistants and undertakes regular checks to ensure they remain suitable for their roles and follow required policies. The childminder implements risk assessments robustly to ensure young children's safety. For example, she closely supervises children at all times. The childminder strives to enhance the quality of her teaching practice. For example, she is exploring ways to update her knowledge, such as through attaining a childcare qualification. She continues to share ideas with her assistants to enhance their skills. The childminder makes effective use of her self-evaluation to maintain continuous improvement and achieve good outcomes for children. For example, she has identified ways to improve the outdoor area to enhance children's play. The childminder builds very supportive relationships with

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

parents and consistently provides information about their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular observations and uses her assessments well to monitor children's learning, while considering their age and abilities. Young children benefit from playing in a spacious environment where they are able to move freely. The childminder challenges children's early movements, for example, she places toys within easy grasp. Children enjoy their play. Young children respond well to questions and show good communication skills. Younger children learn to identify parts of their body, for example, they confidently point to facial features, and then celebrate their achievements with lots of laughs and smiles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence well. For example, she fosters children's choices by enabling them to make decisions about their play. From a young age, children learn to identify between right and wrong. The childminder implements a consistent approach in supporting children to understand her expectations and she acknowledges their positive behaviours. Children learn about the importance of maintaining their good health. The childminder provides healthy foods and all children take part in a broad range of outings to places of interest. For example, they enjoy visiting the seaside and local parks, and playing golf.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children receive good support in preparation for their move to school. For example, they learn about different types of animals, such as reptiles, and develop a good understanding of mathematics. For example, children learn to use measure while taking part in cooking activities, and compare sizes when building sandcastles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480744 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1004908 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. She works weekdays and weekends and operates all year round. The childminder can also offer overnight cover. The childminder is registered to work with two assistants.

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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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