Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2018 21 July 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 is caring and attentive. She helps children to settle well into her setting and understands their emotional needs. Children behave well and they learn how to care for each other, take turns and share.  The childminder works closely with parents and builds strong relationships with them. She supports parents in the care of their children and helps them to promote children's learning at home.  Children enjoy a variety of play and learning experiences that supports their development. The childminder is responsive to their interests and they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents on the service she provides. Parents say they are very happy with the care provided for their children. The childminder reflects on her practice and makes clear plans for improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder observes children and broadly identifies what they need to learn next. However, she does not use this information precisely enough to help children make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not focus on her professional development sharply enough to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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

 plan even more precisely for what children need to learn next and help them make the very best possible progress  establish a targeted programme of professional development to continually develop knowledge and skills and raise the quality of teaching to outstanding.

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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 a meeting with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualifications, attendance records and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their written feedback and comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of signs and symptoms that indicate if a child is at risk of harm. She has good knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and where to report any concerns. The childminder understands how to use risk assessments to reduce hazards and maintain children's safety in her home and garden. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains the dangers of becoming too friendly with strangers and how to use climbing equipment safely. The childminder conducts regular evacuation procedures and teaches children how to stay safe in an emergency. She ensures that all visitors to her setting are monitored and never left alone with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play. She monitors and reviews their progress. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress. The childminder talks to children, explains well and gives clear instructions. She asks children questions to encourage them to speak. The childminder urges children to challenge their physical skills and build their confidence. For example, as they climb the steps of a slide, she encourages them to stand tall to reach the leaves of a tree. Children grow in confidence as they secure their balance and the childminder makes sure they understand not to try this alone. The childminder follows children's lead when they show an interest in numbers. She provides additional resources, such as numbers to press into sand, to extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with plenty of fresh air and exercise. She ensures they eat a balanced diet and teaches them about healthy eating and hygiene. Children are independent and they learn to do things for themselves, such as putting on their shoes. They run around giggling as they chase the bubbles they blow. Children enjoy finding out about the natural world. For example, the childminder identifies a learning opportunity when a flying insect lands on them during play. She allays children's fears and they examine the creature together. Children are fascinated as they talk about its delicate green colour matching the colour of their slide and discuss how they must take care of living creatures. They talk about where it might live and how it will get home to its family.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn about each other's differences, cultures, traditions and languages. Older children learn to be patient and to help their younger friends. Children who are getting ready for school make good progress in preparation. They learn about letters and sounds and how to recognise numbers. Children learn to write the letters in their name. They enjoy books and puzzles. Children learn to count and identify shapes and colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371438 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1130165 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Romford in the London Borough of Havering. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am 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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