Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2016 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always implement thorough risk assessment processes, particularly to ensure the proper use of outdoor equipment that she provides for children, which compromises children's safety. This breach also relates to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not always make the most of children's curiosity to extend their thinking skills even further.  The childminder misses opportunities to develop children's awareness of the benefits of healthy foods and drinks.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a varied range of resources and children enjoy their time with her. They confidently choose what to play with and play cooperatively together.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder monitors this closely. She makes accurate observations of children to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder plans well to meet the individual learning needs of all children.  The childminder has formed positive partnerships with parents. She provides regular updates about children's progress and activities. The childminder shares information with parents to help them extend children's development at home, particularly when they are preparing for the move to other settings.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to minimise risks to children's safety, including following safety guidelines when using equipment. 20/08/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 use all opportunities to encourage children to extend their thinking skills  provide further opportunities to develop children's awareness of the benefits of a healthy diet.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder after they had taken part in a specific activity.  The inspector spoke with children, parents and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and routines in all the areas used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed children's development folders, and the childminder's qualification and suitability documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation evidence.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not always use all outdoor equipment properly to ensure children's safety. For example, although she ensures that the net around the trampoline is secure and in good repair, she does not follow the manufacturer's guidance not to allow more than one child to use the trampoline at a time or to consider if it is suitable for young children. In all other respects however, the childminder minimises risks to children's safety, such as teaching them about road safety and she uses safety gates, so children do not have access to the kitchen. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms when a child might be at risk of harm and knows how to respond to these concerns. She suitably reviews her provision to meet children's learning needs and identify training opportunities. She further reviews her provision with, for example, support from the local advisor, and addresses

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are active and inquisitive learners. The childminder supports them well as they play. She extends children's communication development effectively. For example, she engages in discussions and gives children time to answer questions. However, the childminder does not always fully support children's deeper thinking skills. For example, at times, she does not encourage them to solve problems themselves. Children learn about nature through a variety of activities, such as planting and taking part in bug hunts. Additionally, they learn about diversity, such as through books and play figures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not always consider all risks to children's safety, such as when providing a trampoline. Despite this, she does teach children about safety procedures, such as practising evacuation drills so that they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder supports children's good health; for example, she provides nutritious meals and snacks. However, she misses opportunities to develop children's awareness of the benefits of a healthy diet. Children develop their physical skills; for example, they confidently ride sit-on cars and use large equipment to climb and balance. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and they have built close bonds with her.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop independence skills. For example, they help to serve their lunches and wash their hands unaided. Children count and use mathematical language well; they compare quantities and sizes. Children use writing equipment, such as brushes and chalks, to make marks on different surfaces. They are beginning to recognise the letters in their names, in preparation for their move to nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482624 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 999405 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Chadwell Heath, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder works all year round apart from family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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