Childminder 118642

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 March 2018 13 October 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 offers parents ideas and information that aid them in extending their children's knowledge. Parents report that they appreciate how the childminder promotes children's learning and supports them in developing good social skills.  The childminder makes good use of her childcare qualification and of any new knowledge from training. She now offers older children further support in learning to use the internet safely. For example, she helps them to recognise situations that could pose a risk to them.  The childminder uses her assessments of children well to support her in planning their next steps in learning. She ensures that activities interest children and motivate them. Children make good progress and eagerly participate in activities.  Children mirror the childminder's calm, caring approach. They are respectful and kind to one another and readily share the toys and resources.  Regular monitoring of children's progress enables the childminder to quickly address

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This provision is good

any potential gaps in their learning. She now offers children further opportunities that support them in recognising colours and written numbers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently build on the opportunities to support children in developing their skills in solving problems as they encounter them.  The childminder does not consistently obtain and use updates from parents about children's development and activities at home to fully inform her activity planning.

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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 the opportunities that aid children in solving the problems they encounter during their play and discussions  extend the methods for parents to provide updates about their children's learning and development at home and make further use of these to enrich the planning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of this area up to date. She has completed specific training so that she understands the risks posed to children by extreme views and practices. She demonstrates a clear understanding of the process for reporting any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder conscientiously evaluates her work and makes improvements. She now offers children additional opportunities, such as exploring the texture of soil, sand and foam, which aid them in developing their sensory skills. The childminder works well with other childcare settings. She shares assessment information with them and offers children activities that support them in building on what they have been doing at pre-school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children interesting resources and uses these as one of the ways in which she extends their learning. For example, children watch caterpillars as they go through the chrysalis stage and develop into butterflies. They talk about what the caterpillars need and learn to use reference books to look at life cycles. Children have many opportunities that support the development of their creativity and their skills in learning to use tools and make marks. For example, they make prints with sponge shapes and sliced fruit and roll conkers in paint, noting the patterns these make. The childminder uses children's interests as a further way of helping them to build on their knowledge and skills. Children's love of stickers is extended as they eagerly use these to decorate Easter egg models. They competently name the shapes and colours and are inspired to use further resources, such as coloured pens, to create additional patterns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents and builds a thorough initial understanding of children's interests and needs. Children settle well and soon form secure bonds with the childminder, naturally involving her in their play and turning to her for comfort and support. Children participate in many activities that aid their physical development. For example, they develop control of the smaller muscles in their hands as they use tweezers to pick up pieces of pasta to 'feed' the toy chicks. Children enjoy reviewing their assessment records. They study the photographs and examples of their work, keenly noting how they have changed and the progress they have made. Thoughtful procedures such as this help to build children's confidence and self-esteem and extend their positive attitudes to learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children work well together and develop their communication skills. For example, children choose to play with a construction set and discuss what to make. They share their ideas and decide to take turns in placing the bricks. They then review the tower they have made and talk about the different colours they have used.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118642 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1126724 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 13 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1985 and lives in Romford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Telephone number

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