Childminder 118888

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 16 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 communicates effectively with parents to meet children's individual needs. For example, she consistently shares important information about children's ongoing development and interests.  The childminder establishes good relationships with children, building their confidence, independence and self-esteem. Children behave well and respect others.  Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder observes and monitors children's learning and plans well for their next steps in development.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively to meet the needs of children and actively seeks the views of parents. For example, she works with external advisers to keep up to date with relevant changes and develop her professional development, such as through further training.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's emerging mathematical skills.  Children do not have as many opportunities to learn about how things work as they could, with particular regard to everyday technology.

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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

 use all opportunities to increase children's understanding of early mathematics and problem solving  increase opportunities for children to understand and use everyday technology, so they learn more about how things work and operate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a tour of the childminding premises.  The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching, and sampled children's records.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's insurance policy, paediatric first aid certificate, records of attendance, risk assessments, and safeguarding and complaints policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the statutory requirements and implements these effectively. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the importance of keeping children safe, including identifying any welfare concerns and reporting these immediately. The childminder assesses any safety risks both inside and outside of her home, to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. She implements her policies effectively through her childcare practice. She shares these policies with parents so that they understand how she works from the start.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder develops children's learning to a good level. For example, children confidently put into practice their ideas and creative skills while engaging in art activities. The childminder develops children's communication and speaking skills well. She encourages children to describe their thoughts and express themselves, while supporting them to build their good vocabulary. Children make good progress in their physical skills. They develop coordination, movement and control while riding wheeled toys, and they learn to climb up, down and through apparatus.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a good level of independence and manage their own needs well for their age and stage of development. They are able to follow instructions and make decisions. The childminder teaches children about the importance of hygiene routines, for example, during handwashing and toileting routines. Children have good opportunities to gain a positive understanding of differences and similarities between themselves and others. For example, they engage in discussions, celebrate festivals and explore a range of resources. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they partake in daily exercise, enjoy plenty of fresh air and benefit from eating healthy foods. The childminder encourages positive behaviour and teaches children to understand her expectations, including how to manage their own safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a good range of skills and behaviours in readiness for school. They develop their early communication and literacy skills effectively, and have a positive attitude towards learning. Children develop their social skills and growing confidence in their abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118888 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1054665 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986. She lives in Gidea Park, Romford, within the London Borough of Havering. The childminder is available to provide care during weekdays and operates all year round.

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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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