Childminder in Redbridge

Inspection date 18 June 2019 Previous inspection date 20 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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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This provision is good

n The childminder offers a warm and welcoming home environment for children. Children develop a secure attachment to the childminder and co-childminder, and are content and settled in the setting. n Parents value the nurturing qualities of the childminder. They also appreciate the flexibility of the childminder, which includes opportunities for flexible childcare at weekends. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's interests and care routines before they start to help them settle quickly. The childminder and co- childminder provide daily updates to parents about their child's experience. n The childminder and co-childminder know the children well. They carry out accurate assessments of children's interests and priorities for development. They use this information to plan appropriate next steps in learning for each child. As a result, children are making good progress. n Children's communication skills are developing especially well. The childminder and co-

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This provision is good

childminder apply their detailed knowledge of phonics to teach children accurately about letters and the sounds they represent. n The childminder has recently changed address. As yet, partnerships with other early years settings and local services are not fully developed. n Since the move to the new location, the childminder has yet to develop a plan for further enhancing her professional skills and those of her co-childminder.

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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 relationships with other early years settings and local services to help ensure children can readily access a broad range of learning opportunities and other support n develop approaches to further enhancing professional skills and knowledge, including for the co-childminder.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed teaching and the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed policies and discussed procedures relating to children's safety and well-being. n The inspector carried out a joint observation to assess how well the childminder monitors the quality of teaching. n The inspector met with the childminder and co-childminder. n The inspector reviewed written communication from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and co-childminder have a good knowledge of how to identify and report concerns about children's safety or welfare. This includes for children who may be at risk of harm from extreme views or behaviours. The environment is risk assessed indoors and outside. They conduct daily checks to ensure all areas are suitable for use. The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. This includes regularly seeking their feedback to learn about areas to improve the setting. Parents report that the childminder uses their feedback to inform improvements. The childminder promotes inclusion, equality and diversity in her setting. The childminder and co-childminder recognise children as individuals but treat them all equally. They also ensure children learn about different cultures and faiths.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and co-childminder have a good understanding of how children learn. They review children's progress on an ongoing basis and target learning opportunities to individual children's needs. They use good questioning techniques to encourage children to develop their thinking further and reinforce what they have learned. They also model effectively for children how to use new items. For instance, the co-childminder patiently models how to use a glue tube. Children were pleased to apply this new skill to a 'get well' card they were making. Parents are pleased with the progress that their children make. The childminder and co-childminder keep parents well informed about children's achievements and experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and co-childminder use effective approaches to manage children's behaviour. This includes sharing ground rules and by being calm and fair. They also use praise to celebrate children's achievements. This helps children to develop positive self- esteem. The childminder and co-childminder promote children's health and personal care effectively. For instance, children are involved in fire drills at the setting. This supports their understanding about fire hazards and staying safe. Children also appreciate the importance of handwashing and wiping their feet as they come inside from the garden. The childminder also provides balanced and healthy meals and snacks for children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop independence. For example, they cooperate with the routines and make choices about they want to do. Children concentrate well as they become absorbed in their play and creative tasks. They also display good listening skills and levels of understanding. For example, they listen to and follow the instructions of the childminder and co-childminder. Older children learn to write their names on pictures and skilfully use a range of equipment, such as scissors. They also have a good knowledge of the names of different shapes, colours and animals. Children are developing the necessary skills in preparation for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437492 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10104787 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 3 - 15 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 20 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Redbridge. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and also offers flexible weekend childcare. The childminder works with a co-childminder. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3 and the co-childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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Registers

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