Childminder in Havering

Inspection date 5 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is passionate about the service he provides and is dedicated to the continual improvement of his practice. He widens his knowledge on the delivery of the curriculum. He has a deep understanding of how to apply it to meet the needs and interests of the children, resulting in highly effective learning experiences for children. n The childminder and co-childminder work exceptionally well together and the organisation of the provision is highly effective. n Excellent partnerships with parents support a shared approach to children's learning. Together they provide excellent continuation of care, and children's developmental progress and well-being are supported extremely well. Parents benefit from the online system, enjoying photographs of their children's learning. n The childminder provides a very warm and homely environment, which supports children's personal and emotional needs effectively. This ensures they are extremely

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This provision is outstanding

happy and secure in his care. n The childminder's monitoring and assessments of children are extremely precise and accurate. This means children make excellent progress in their learning and development. n The childminder risk assesses his home thoroughly and takes prompt action when he identifies potential hazards. He is vigilant in his supervision of the children. This ensures children are continually safe. n Children benefit from a broad curriculum which is enriched by regular trips out to explore new places and to experience the wider world beyond the childminder's home.

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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 strengthen children's already very good knowledge of the importance of heathy lifestyles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The inspector looked at various documents, including a sample of policies and procedures and evidence of suitability of household members. n The inspector took account of views of parents through their written comments. n The inspector carried out a shared observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an exceptional understanding of the requirements he must meet. He is extremely knowledgeable about what would cause him concerns about a child's welfare and well-being. He is aware of wider issues, including being alert to children who are at risk of extreme views and ideas. Safeguarding training is up to date. Risk assessments are rigorously applied for every aspect of care and any activities away from the premises. Health, safety and security are of prime concern to the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children make excellent progress in relation to their starting points and abilities. The great emphasis on independent learning ensures that the childminder meets his aim of celebrating the uniqueness of each child, while new resources encourage tactile independent and purposeful play in an exceptionally stimulating environment. Free access to the outdoor area is excellent. Children have access to the natural world, and direct contact with the weather and seasons. They enthusiastically learn about plants and life cycles and develop their problem-solving skills and creativity extremely well. Children learn to assess risk and develop their skills to manage new situations. The childminder supports the children effectively to become more active and inquisitive. For example, children have a growing area where they grow annual flowers, fruit and vegetables each year so that the garden is fresh and interactive. The childminder has

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

introduced children to recycling and reusing materials in the compost area, to help develop their understanding of caring for the environment. Children learn that food can be grown in the garden and used in everyday menus.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Relationships between the childminder, co-childminder and children are warm and open, and there is an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. This promotes individual well- being and development. Children have high levels of self-esteem which are nurtured through celebrating achievements. For example, when stickers are awarded, children celebrate the achievements of each other with great enthusiasm. Children are well mannered and kind to each other and behave extremely well. They understand the difference between right and wrong. Children have the opportunity to learn about a range of world faiths and festivals. The childminder promotes regular exercise and healthy eating. However, there is scope to enhance children's already extensive knowledge about how food affects our bodies.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are well prepared for their next stage of their education, including their move on to school. All children meet or sometimes exceed expectations for their age and stage of development. Children use mathematics in their play. They understand patterns, number sequence and quantity. Children understand and practise literacy. They talk about and handle books, begin to recognise letters and write their name. Children develop their vocabulary, curiosity and memory extremely well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541470 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10089582 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. He lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder works with another registered childminder. The setting is open each weekday, including before and after school, all year round.

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Registers

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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