Childminder in Redbridge

Inspection date 6 November 2018 Previous inspection date 23 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder creates a nurturing and caring environment. Children are settled and enjoy the positive interactions received to support their strong sense of belonging. Babies show the strong bonds they have developed, for example, they seek comfort and reassurance with the childminder by snuggling in to her. n Children have fun attending a range of community groups that support their confidence and social skills, as they mix with their friends and others. Children benefit from taking part in broad range activities that enhances their exploration development, for example, playing with natural resources. n The childminder has established strong relationships with parents. She shares information using a range of methods so that parents are regularly informed about children's progress and activities. Parents share that they are pleased with the care children receive, the play experiences provided and the communication.

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The provision is good

n Children benefit from a healthy diet and learn about the importance of making healthy choices. For example, at mealtimes the childminder talks to children about why some foods are good for bones and help them to be strong. n The childminder ensures children make good progress from their starting points. She works closely with parents so that useful information is obtained about what children can do, and their care routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always make the most of reflecting different community languages. n At times, the childminder does not help children to pronounce some words correctly to support their growing vocabulary.

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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

n increase opportunities to reflect community languages within the wider community n enhance the support for children to use words correctly, and support their growing vocabulary.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at different intervals during the inspection and discussed her safeguarding procedure. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's developmental records, policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her processes for self- evaluation and took account of written information about parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She uses systems well to undertake self-evaluation, for example, she has addressed the previous recommendation to support outcomes for children. The childminder strives to strengthen children's play experiences and has used ideas gained from training courses. For example, she provides wooden logs outdoors to help children learn to move in different ways, such as balancing and planning obstacle courses. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures, including the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, to ensure children's welfare. The childminder establishes good links with the schools children attend. She uses the information gained from school staff to extend children's play and interest in her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's learning through play, according to their age and stage of development. She uses observation, assessment and tracking systems well to help her set realistic challenges and to support children's future learning. The childminder supports children's interests well. For example, when children display excitement at observing a picture of an aeroplane, she provides toy aeroplanes to sustain their play and learning. Young children's early writing skills are supported well. For example, they have fun taking part in painting activities and babies explore the texture with their hands. Children show good levels of concentration while listening to familiar stories. The childminder uses effective techniques to help children learn to predict events and to recall memorable words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show strong levels of independence from a young age. They freely and comfortably move from one room to another to pursue their own play. Babies who are just beginning to walk are supervised well, to keep them safe. Children have ample opportunities to take part in outdoor play and enjoy fresh air. They visit local parks, the library and community groups. Children learn how to clean their teeth and the importance of good oral hygiene. For example, they enjoy practising brushing teeth using pictorial images, a toothbrush and toothpaste. Children have good opportunities to make choices in their play. They select nursery rhymes and action songs using a visual song chart.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their move to school. They show good levels of confidence talking to familiar people in their lives, and with others. Babies happily babble and demonstrate growing levels of understanding. Children have fun playing with role-play toys that reflect their home life and help them act out real-life situations. Children behave well. They thoroughly enjoy taking part in group activities that help them learn to share, take turns and cooperate with their friends, for example, playing with a parachute.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128276 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10065553 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Gants Hill, within the London Borough of Redbridge. She is available to care for children each weekday, throughout the year.

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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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