Childminder in Redbridge

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 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 are settled and happy. They show strong attachments with the childminder and with their friends, enabling them to have a good sense of confidence and belonging.  The childminder establishes good professional relationships with parents and other early years providers. She uses information gained from parents and others to extend children's play experiences, and to support their ongoing assessments.  Children benefit from pursuing their own interests, enabling them to take part in sustained play and learning opportunities. The childminder knows children well and they enjoy her engagement in their play.  The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her setting to support strong outcomes for children. She encourages parents to contribute their thoughts to achieve a joined-up approach to children's care.  Children have easy access to ample resources that are age and developmentally

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This provision is good

appropriate, to help challenge their increasing skills in all areas of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to model children's early writing skills further.  The childminder is less successful at times in teaching children about their own personal safety such as during indoor routines.

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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 opportunities throughout the day to enhance children's early writing skills  make better use of everyday opportunities 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.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at different intervals during the inspection.  The inspector observed and discussed the delivery of the educational programmes for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes including partnerships.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation including the childminder's policies and procedures, and observation and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the importance of her responsibility to act upon any concerns. She ensures that her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures are current to ensure children's welfare. The childminder evaluates her professional development, including her assistant's, to support children's play experiences, care and learning effectively. For instance, she seeks training and undertakes relevant research. She has put in place suitable procedures and measures to support children's safety and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder undertakes observation and assessment well to support children's individual needs and to monitor their progress. She has a good understanding of child development, and knows how to support children's learning through play. Children are inquisitive and enjoy exploring the natural world such as through meaningful topics. For instance, children learn about space, time and growth while taking part in planting activities. During their play, children use number words confidently and in the correct way. For example, children take pleasure in making comparisons about their height and age including their birthday. Children develop good concentration skills, and the childminder adapts her planning well to nurture children's interests. For example, while they take part in imaginary play, children design a speedboat, speed train and robot.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop respect for other people including learning right from wrong. For instance, to get adults' attention children politely say 'excuse me', and when their friends are upset they give cuddles to demonstrate empathy. Children enjoy the healthy meals and snacks provided, and the childminder uses this as an opportunity to talk to children about foods that are good for them such as vegetables. The childminder is a good role model. She provides opportunities, such as in daily routines, to help children learn about good personal hygiene care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the necessary skills that help prepare them well for their move to school. Children develop good communication and language skills. For example, they show increasing confidence to describe their designs, thoughts and ideas. Children take part in a varied range of physical activities indoors and outdoors, to support their learning and physical skills. For instance, they engage in stretching and balancing exercises with music. Children show a keen interest in books. For example, they retell familiar stories from memory and use them skilfully such as to find out about internal body parts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472389 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 972356 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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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 South Woodford, in London Borough of Redbridge. She works Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 6pm and operates her service all year round. On occasions, the childminder works with an assistant.

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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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