Childminder 128104

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2016 5 August 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 uses her knowledge of what she knows about children to challenge them effectively in their learning. She observes and tracks children's progress, and plans for the next stage in their development.  Children enjoy a wide range of learning experiences in the home and the community as part of the daily routine. These are appropriate for children's age and stage of development.  Children's confidence and self-esteem are nurtured very well. Children receive praise and encouragement for their good behaviour and achievements.  Children make good progress in their communication and language development. They confidently contribute to discussions and share their experiences well.  The childminder welcomes information and support provided by the local authority. This has brought about improvements since the last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not engage parents fully at times in sharing ideas to help them enhance their children's learning opportunities at home.  On occasions, due to the organisation of some resources, children are not able to make choices to follow their own interests and initiate their own 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

 explore further opportunities to share more regular information with parents to help them extend their children's learning at home  review the organisation of resources to enable children to access these with more ease and to make further choices, to strengthen their play opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder to explore her understanding of requirements.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children as they engaged in play, and observed the quality of teaching during the activities.  The inspector viewed children's records, assessment documentation, the planning of activities, and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding purposes, and a sample of play materials and equipment for children's use.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date via training and referring to the procedures she has. She demonstrates an awareness of her responsibility to act on any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder communicates with parents daily about their children's day, and gathers relevant information to meet individual needs. She maintains communication with professionals in other settings that children also attend. This keeps her informed to support children's learning. Since the last inspection, the childminder has explored further training from the local authority. She is now better informed of the required assessments to undertake to allow her to support children in their ongoing learning, and ensuring required records are in place. The childminder welcomes the ongoing support of the local authority.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses regular observations to inform her in supporting children to make further positive progress in their learning. She uses information from her observations well to assess children's learning and take it forward. The childminder engages very well with children. For example, she listens to children as they talk, questions them to check their understanding, and supports them to extend their vocabulary. Children show an increasing interest and understanding of early mathematics. They learn to compare, sort, and practise their physical skills as they carefully thread beads. Children have opportunities to explore early science and develop an understanding of the world, such as through cooking and gardening activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure in the childminder's care. Their independence is supported well, for example, they learn to manage their own personal care needs. Children behave very well. They are prepared well emotionally for moving on to school. For example, they have opportunities to socialise with other children and adults. Children develop physical skills, for instance, they learn to use challenging equipment at parks, and they enjoy walks in the local forest. Children are provided with a healthy and nutritious diet to reflect the hours they attend and their special dietary needs. Children develop an understanding of danger and keeping safe, such as the need to wear seat belts when travelling in the childminder's car.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and keen learners. Children express themselves confidently. They are creative to develop skills in early reading and writing, and learn to count out objects and develop positive views of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128104 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 1057478 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in Ilford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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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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