Childminder in Redbridge

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 is well qualified and has strong teaching skills, using her own style. She uses knowledge gained from her regular observations of children's learning, to plan well for their next steps in development.  Children enjoy learning and make good progress from their starting points. Play and routine activities are planned very well to ensure there are no missed opportunities for learning.  Children demonstrate a sense of well-being and belonging in the childminder's home. Children learn about expected behaviour, their own identities, and to be respectful of others.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with other providers. She maintains regular two-way communication well and shares information to allow for consistent support for children's ongoing learning and development.  The childminder promotes children's social skills and awareness of the wider community. For example, children enjoy attendance at under-fives' venues and socialise

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make good use of parents' contributions in her self-evaluation process to drive continual improvement.  The childminder does not consistently recognise opportunities to build on children's memories of exciting activities and previous achievements, to reinforce and extend their learning.

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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 comments and contributions from parents to enhance the self- evaluation process  make better use of opportunities that arise to build on children's interest from previous activities and experiences, to reinforce their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children during an activity chosen by children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection, when appropriate.  The inspector viewed a range of documents. These included required records on children, policies and procedures, evidence of suitability checks, training records, and written feedback from the local authority following home visits undertaken.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided at inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns to protect children's safety and well-being. The childminder addresses children's welfare needs and ensures she keeps her child protection and first-aid knowledge up to date. The childminder's self- evaluation and reflective practice are in the early stages. For example, she welcomes the regular support that her local authority provides via home visits, and she identifies relevant training to offer new learning experiences for children. Parents express high praise about the service provided by the childminder, which includes the broad range of activities on offer.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is effective and well-qualified in her teaching. She plans activities that follow children's interests and provides suitable challenges to extend their learning in all areas. The childminder is effective in skilfully guiding children to acquire skills according to their age, yet still having fun as they learn. The childminder engages parents in helping her to identify children's starting points, and she continues to identify appropriate next steps in their development. Children's communication and language are well supported. Young children use descriptive language well as they play or as they converse with the childminder. Messy, creative and craft play is very well delivered in various forms. Children are supported well to explore. For example, they are curious and intrigued as they explore play dough of different textures, to discover hidden toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children are safe in the childminder's home. She closely supervises children and assesses risks, taking steps to reduce any potential hazards. Children are very engaged and strong participants at mealtimes. For example, they serve themselves, make their own sandwiches, and develop a strong interest in their growing bodies. The childminder boosts children's self-confidence and regularly praises their efforts and achievements. In addition, they receive good learning opportunities through play about turn taking and sharing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills and attitudes that prepare them well for their eventual move to school. Children are confident, keen and active learners. They make choices and select resources independently. They readily engage in play and conversations with adults. Children develop their early writing skills and mathematical skills are emerging very well. For example, children use various tools to practise early writing, and they use mathematical language very well. Children have a strong interest in nature, such as looking at snails and frogs in the garden, or butterflies hatched from cocoons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501835 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 1055723 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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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 South Woodford, within the London Borough of Redbridge. She minds children Monday to Thursday, throughout most of the year.

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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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