Childminder EY456919

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 3 July 2013

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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 make good progress from their starting points and capabilities. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress to identify any developmental gaps and put steps in place to quickly close them.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works extremely closely with parents, who speak highly of her. For example, they all frequently share information to help them provide consistent support for children's care and learning.  The childminder regularly increases her childcare knowledge to help further support outcomes for children. For example, she has updated her child protection knowledge and improved how she plans for children's learning and manages their behaviour.  The childminder evaluates effectively the service she provides. For example, she gathers information from parents to help plan for improvements and uses this to successfully identify what she needs to do next, such as increasing her resources.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works well with her assistant and they help children settle easily into their provision. Children are secure, confident and independent.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to further extend children's creative skills.  On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to explore and find out how things work for themselves.

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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

 consider different ways to encourage children to be more creative  extend children's interest in how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed younger children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's details, learning records, insurance and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at parts of the house used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed children's play with the childminder and discussed children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to-date understanding of her responsibility to protect children and closely follows child protection procedures if she has any concerns about their welfare. She carries out regular risk assessments to reduce any risks to children's safety and monitors noise levels to enable children to hear and understand instructions. She maintains the correct adult-to-child ratios and all adults working with the children are known to and checked by Ofsted. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant to help him better support children. For example, she regularly discusses with him areas for improvement and future training needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning. She finds out about their interests, developmental stages and abilities, to help plan for their next steps in learning. She is highly focused in children's play and supports their language and communication well. Children learn to say simple sentences and communicate their ideas and thoughts. The childminder engages children in conversations and repeats new words with them. She successfully supports children's mathematical skills. For example, children begin to make comparisons between quantities when measuring ingredients to make a fruit smoothie, and they recite numbers in order to eight. The childminder supports children's literacy development effectively. For example, children enjoy looking at the picture books they have made, such as about astronauts, and listening to stories. They develop their understanding of the world. For example, they pretend to feed and change baby dolls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She is calm, caring and attentive. She teaches children about simple boundaries. For example, children learn to share, take turns and manage their feelings. The childminder supports children's awareness of safety. For example, she supervises them well while allowing them to explore new challenges and take risks. Children begin to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they help prepare and make healthy drinks, such as smoothies, and are offered nutritious meals. Children begin to learn that they have similarities and differences that connect them to and distinguish them from others. For example, they celebrate different cultural festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills to support their eventual move to other settings and school. They develop good physical skills and control of their bodies. For example, they enjoy climbing in and out of the 'ball pond' and can pick up and throw a ball. Children develop their social skills and enjoy playing alongside each other. They follow simple instructions and are well behaved and kind to each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456919 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1063217 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with her husband, who is her 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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