Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2017 7 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

 Children develop secure attachments with the childminder. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and confidence.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and has implemented methods to maintain a good flow of two-way communication to ensure continuity in children's care and individual learning strategies.  Children enjoy taking part in role-play opportunities, such as dressing up, where they learn to develop their imaginative skills and to act out real-life situations.  The childminder uses processes for self-evaluation well to improve the care and service she provides. She has addressed the previous action and recommendations to support positive outcomes for children. She obtains the views of parents to further support effective partnerships.  The childminder undertakes accurate observation and assessments, and uses this information well to challenge children's play and support their learning. All children

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This provision is good

make good progress given their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to model the use of some words correctly, particularly to extend children's growing vocabulary further.  The childminder has not established links fully with school staff to help extend children's interests and play even further.

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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

 develop more opportunities for children to use and understands words, to extend their growing vocabulary  explore further ways to build upon links with other early years providers that all children attend, to support and complement their learning.

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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 teaching of the educational programmes for children, including processes for observation and assessments.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes and partnerships.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures to ensure children's welfare. She ensures her knowledge of safeguarding procedures is current and up to date, including her professional development. For example, she seeks relevant training courses to improve her teaching skills. Furthermore, she receives ongoing support from the local authority to develop her provision. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. For instance, the childminder undertakes rigorous risk assessments and supervises children at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children engage well and listen with interest as the childminder reads books to them. For example, she skilfully encourages children to predict events and turn the pages to capture their attention. Children use mathematical words in the correct way, such as to express their thoughts and to describe quantity. They take pleasure sharing special events in their lives. For example, trips to places of interest with their parents and extended family. Children show a keen interest in natural world, such as dinosaurs. The childminder supports their interests well. For example, she provides books that help children learn about varying types of dinosaurs and make comparisons with toy models. For example, a T-rex and Triceratops.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is consistent in her approach to managing children's behaviour. She works closely with parents to support children's individual needs. The childminder shows a good understanding of healthy eating. For example, during mealtimes she talks to children about the benefits of eating healthy foods, such as carrots. Children gain a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe while out on outings. For example, the childminder plans role-play activities with props to help children learn about road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire skills in all areas of learning and are prepared well for their move to school. Children make marks in practical ways to support their early writing skills. For example, they take part in painting and drawing activities. Children learn to operate and navigate technology resources to support their learning. Children have opportunities to move in different ways and benefit from regular physical play. They have access to a good range of outdoor toys and resources. For instance, a slide and scooters. Children are independent learners, and have good opportunities to make choices about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118775 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1057453 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday from 6.45am until 7pm, all year round, including before and after school.

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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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