Childminder in Redbridge

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2018 6 June 2016

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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

 Children form close attachments to the childminder. She engages with them playfully and pays close attention to their needs. The childminder provides a stimulating play environment where children explore a range of toys and resources suitable for their age.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She exchanges information with them about their children's abilities, likes and dislikes. This helps her to get to know the children's needs and interests, and enables her to plan appropriate activities to support their development.  Children are independent. They manage their personal care needs well. Children help to tidy away their toys and prepare their own snacks. The childminder sets consistent boundaries for children's behaviour and helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the service she provides. She takes account of the views of parents and children when planning to make changes and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established an effective programme of professional development to raise her skills and knowledge continuously to the fullest extent.  The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities for children to learn about the natural world and how things grow.

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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

 seek a wider variety of professional development opportunities to increase skills and knowledge to the highest level  provide more opportunities for children to learn about the natural environment, to extend their understanding of lifecycles and how things grow.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualification records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading feedback in questionnaires and testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She knows how to identify and record concerns. She renews her safeguarding training regularly and knows whom to contact if she is worried about a child's well-being. The childminder observes children at play and accurately assesses their developmental needs. She monitors children's progress and shares their achievements and goals with parents. The childminder works in partnership with other settings children attend to maintain continuity in their learning. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her premises to help to keep children safe. She conducts regular fire evacuation procedures so they know what to do in an emergency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident and make choices and decisions. The childminder extends children's learning as they engage in imaginary play. She understands the children well and builds on their interests to help them to become motivated to learn. For example, children imagine their dolls are unwell and need to see a doctor. The childminder helps them learn how to tie a bandage. They discuss together the use of toy medical equipment, such as a thermometer and a blood pressure gauge. This helps the childminder to extend children's vocabulary and supports their communication and language development. The childminder understands what children need to learn next and she diverts children's attention to more- structured activities, such as a game of snakes and ladders. Children count the dots on dice and count the spaces they need to move, increasing their understanding of numbers and counting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time in the setting and have lots of fun. The childminder plays alongside children and joins in their games. She asks them open questions to help them to think creatively. For instance, when they make up the rules of a game. The childminder provides an outdoor environment that encourages children to develop their physical skills. They play on slides and scooters, and ride down the winding and sloping path on skateboards. The childminder teaches children to look after their health. She asks them to drink plenty of water and to sit in the shade when the sun is very hot. Children talk about applying sun cream and how to stay safe in the sun. The childminder provides children with a balanced and healthy diet, and they enjoy a variety of fruits for their snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to care for each other and to respect each other's differences. They learn to share their toys and take turns and wait. Children develop a love of books and stories, and enjoy joining in with a chorus. They begin to recognise their name and develop their pencil hold in readiness for early writing. Children learn about shapes, sizes and colours. All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476058 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 1135644 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Woodford Green in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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