Childminder EY497348

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 Not applicable

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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 the quality of her practice well. She accurately recognises her setting's strengths and some areas she wants to improve. She seeks advice from others, such as other early years professionals, to help her make any changes to her practice as needed.  Children are confident, happy and enjoy the childminder's interactions with them. New children settle quickly. The childminder forms positive bonds with them and successfully supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder knows the children in her care very well and checks on their development regularly. She observes what children can do and uses this information effectively to plan interesting, age-appropriate experiences.  Children develop their physical skills particularly well. The childminder successfully supports their hand muscle development, such as through cooking activities, and helps children learn to use tools with control. Children make good progress from their starting

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough detailed information about children's starting points.  At times, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about others to help them develop their understanding of the world 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

 build on information gathered from parents when children first start the setting to help strengthen the monitoring of children's progress from the outset  provide more opportunities for children to learn about diversity to help enhance their growing understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children, and discussed the effectiveness of an activity with her.  The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding, and observed the children and what they were doing.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and how she reflects upon the quality of her service.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements clear policies and procedures to help keep children safe. She understands her duty in ensuring children's welfare, and knows how to report any concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder recognises the importance of professional development to improve her setting's practices. She seeks opportunities to develop her skills, such as through observing other professionals, to help improve her expertise and children's outcomes. Overall, the childminder checks on children's ongoing progress well, helping her identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children confidently play in a well-organised environment and independently explore resources. The childminder teaches children well. She finds out what children's interests are and plans activities around these to support their concentration while they play. She successfully supports children's involvement, such as while demonstrating how to do things to encourage children to try things for themselves. Children develop their independence skills well. Overall, the childminder works with parents well. She establishes a two-way flow of ongoing information and advises parents on how they can help support children's development at home. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their confidence and social skills, such as during outings to local playgroups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder shares her behavioural expectations with children, such as by providing reminders, to help them understand what acceptable behaviour is. She successfully encourages children to develop an understanding of following good hygiene practices. For instance, she teaches them to wash their hands before eating. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles and effectively supports their physical well-being. For example, she provides nutritious food and opportunities for children to be active, such as during outings to the local park. The childminder regularly assesses risks in all areas that children use, in order to identify and remove any hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and learn a range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and eventually for school. For example, babies learn to move around confidently, enjoy babbling and keenly explore toys. Children develop good social skills, such as learning to interact with others kindly and share. Younger children learn to use words in context and develop good communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497348 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1050483 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Romford, in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. The setting is open each weekday, all year round.

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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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