Childminder EY372922

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2018 26 May 2015

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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 evaluates her provision effectively. She is clear about her own areas for improvement and has addressed recommendations from her previous inspection well. For example, she has increased opportunities for children to visit the local park to develop their understanding of nature.  The childminder develops close relationships with parents and they work together to help children settle quickly at the start of their placement. They share regular information about children's care and learning to enable continuity between the setting and home, and to help children make good progress with their development.  The childminder skilfully supports children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she comments on their play and encourages them to repeat new words to increase their vocabulary.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop social skills. For

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This provision is good

example, she plans group activities for children to play together and take turns to use resources effectively. Older children willingly help younger children during their play. They talk to each other and learn to form close friendships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide children with regular access to mark- making opportunities, to develop their early writing skills.  The childminder misses some opportunities for children to learn about people and cultures that are different to their own.

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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

 make better use of opportunities available to strengthen children's early writing skills further  increase opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences of a range of families.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder’s training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily policies, procedures, teaching and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and observed the quality of care and teaching.  The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training and she has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues. She knows the procedures to report any concerns, including allegations, to the relevant authorities. The childminder provides parents with information about the daily routines, policies and procedures for them to know what to expect from her. The childminder tracks children's progress well. She knows how to identify gaps in children's development and seek support from other professionals. The childminder maintains her professional development well to continually enhance her care and teaching practices. For example, she uses new knowledge and skills from training to support children to develop positive behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning well. She provides stimulating opportunities for children to explore and support their development. For example, during a play dough activity, children show a high level of concentration as they use rolling pins to make the dough flat and use cutters to create sea creatures. The childminder shows children how to hold a knife firmly to slice the dough into small pieces and she teaches them how to count successfully. Children listen to musical songs and stories, and willingly do physical movements and dance to the rhythms effectively. Children develop an awareness of how to use technology. For instance, they learn to press a computer keyboard. Children identify different animals and make their sounds confidently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are active and happy within the childminder's care. They develop close bonds and attachments with the childminder and form close friendships with other children. The childminder provides a welcoming environment and encourages children to play freely. She informs the children what they will do next to help them understand the routines and know what to expect beforehand. Younger children know when to seek support from the childminder, and they make her aware when they need food or to have their nappy changed. The childminder encourages older children to manage small tasks, such as using the toilet, dressing and undressing independently. The childminder provides children with healthy food to eat and regular outdoor activities to support their physical development well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills they need to help them make good progress and move onto the next stages in their learning. For example, older children listen attentively to stories, respond to simple questions and express themselves well. Younger children grasp and handle a range of resources effectively. They develop their independence, confidence and self-esteem well. Children match and sort puzzles successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372922 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1093414 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Collier Row, within the London Borough of Havering. The childminder operates on weekdays from 7.30am to 7pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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