Childminder in Redbridge

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2017 20 November 2014

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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 has a good knowledge of how children learn. She regularly observes and assesses their ongoing achievements. The childminder provides activities and resources that challenge and interest children. They progress well in their learning.  Children are happy, settled and well cared for. The childminder's nurturing approach enables children to form close attachments to the childminder and her assistants. This supports their emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares valuable information with them to keep them fully informed about children's progress and the care provided.  The childminder supports children's knowledge of the wider world effectively. For example, children learn about others who are similar and different to them through play resources and discussions.  The childminder reflects on her strengths and areas of development. She ensures her

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This provision is good

assistants are well informed of their roles and responsibilities, and encourages parents to share their views through discussions and written feedback.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information with other settings children attend to help promote their continuity in learning and development.  At times, the childminder does not support children as well as possible to learn to confidently use appropriate tools. For example, she is not as effective as possible in teaching children how to use scissors for creative activities.

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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

 enhance links with other settings children attend and develop a more effective two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and development  increase the range of support for children to operate the specific equipment they want to use in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching as she and her assistant engaged in activities with children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children at various times.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about methods of assessing and planning for children's progress, and how she works with parents and other settings children attend.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including records relating to children and the suitability of assistants, and viewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to respond if she has concerns regarding a child's well-being. She and her assistants share information well in regards to their responsibilities for safeguarding children. The childminder has taken positive steps to address previous recommendations. For example, parents are more involved in their children's learning. The childminder values advice offered by her local authority. The childminder is vigilant during children's activities and safeguards them effectively. She ensures that either she or her assistants are always present to supervise children. Parental feedback at inspection reflects on the positive care and learning environment provided to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children effectively so that they can acquire good skills to reach the next steps in their learning. She ensures activities planned are reflective of their ongoing development, and children have access to resources that interest them. Early writing is developing well. For example, children show an interest to create different patterns as they use chalks at the easel or want to learn to write their name. Children enjoy chatting with the childminder and the assistants, and express themselves confidently. Children show a keen interest in books and are attentive to tell stories to adults from memory. Children present good level of concentration from a young age as they engage in stimulating activities offered to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and have secure relationship with the adults that care for them. They have good opportunities to promote their physical skills, in the childminder's home or at parks. For example, children enjoy the scooters in the garden to learn to balance and steer. Children are provided with a healthy diet throughout the day. Children learn about good hygiene, such as practising handwashing. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and effectively uses praise to promote children's self-esteem, and to support them to learn to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress to help them move to school with relevant skills. Children's language development is very well supported, such as when the childminder chats to them when playing alongside them, or when children use language in imaginative play. Children show a good interest in early mathematics. For example, they randomly count objects as they play, learn to recognise a range of colours, and thread and sort different shapes. Children show good levels of independence, for example, when they remove their shoes and coats on arrival, or help to prepare their own snacks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128295 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 1070227 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Hainault, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder is available to care for children Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder is registered to work with two assistants.

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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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