Childminder in Havering

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. They ensure that their home is safe and welcoming for children. The childminder is warm and caring towards children. This helps them to settle in quickly and develop secure bonds with the childminder. Children show that they are confident and secure in his care.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they enjoy learning as they explore resources and take part in activities. Babies are confident as they independently choose the toys they wish to play with. They show fascination as they learn how to operate simple electronic toys to create different sounds and noises. This helps to develop their physical skills and coordination as they press buttons or operate switches.

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The provision is good

The childminder finds out about children's interests and abilities when they join his provision. This includes gathering information from parents about what children enjoy and can do at home. The childminder uses this information to plan children's care routines and provide resources which they enjoy.

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The provision is good

Children develop positive attitudes to being active and healthy. They enjoy the nutritious meals and snacks provided and are happy to try a variety of fruit and vegetables. They have fun playing outdoors in the childminder's garden, where they get plenty of fresh air and exercise each day.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops effective relationships with parents. He ensures that there is an effective exchange of information. For example, parents receive information on children's daily activities and routines in written diaries provided by the childminder, which helps to support children's care and learning needs well. n Parents give highly positive feedback on the childminder's service. They comment on how effectively the childminder meets their children's emotional and welfare needs and say that children thrive in his care. n Children learn important social skills, such as how to play alongside their peers and to share toys and resources. The childminder guides children's behaviour by using consistent reminders about rules and boundaries. He provides plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps children develop confidence and self- esteem. n The childminder provides a good selection of high-quality toys and resources for

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need to do better?

children. He generally plans the learning environment well, to ensure that all areas of children's learning are supported. However, he does not consistently provide opportunities for children to explore a wide range of materials and

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need to do better?

10 September 2019 textures, to support their sensory development and creativity. n The childminder reviews his service, to identify where he can make further improvements to enhance children's learning and enjoyment. This includes seeking parents' views and taking account of children's interests. n The childminder seeks relevant training to ensure he understands how to keep children safe. For instance, he has a paediatric first-aid qualification and has attended safeguarding training. However, he has not explored a range of ways to enhance his teaching skills, to ensure that they are constantly improving. n Children are imaginative and create simple role-play scenarios based on their own experiences, such as cooking or shopping. They use toys such as toy animals, dolls and puppets to enhance their play and help them to develop their ideas. For instance, children pretend to cook, using toy food and cooking

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implements. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. He talks to children throughout the day and uses a wide range of words when describing and explaining things, to help children develop a broad and varied vocabulary. n Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They show interest in the pictures and comment on what they can see. This helps to support their interest in literacy and develop an enthusiastic approach to reading.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to assess risks within his home and when on outings, to help prevent accidents and injuries to children. He has a secure understanding of a range of safeguarding issues and knows the signs which might indicate a child is at risk from harm. He understands the procedures to follow should he have concerns about a child's welfare or in the event of a safeguarding allegation being made.

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should:

n enhance further the opportunities for children to explore a wide range of media and materials using their senses, to support their creativity n broaden professional development opportunities, to further develop the good quality of teaching, particularly relating to the needs of babies and younger children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542782 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10091968 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 1 to 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder provides care all day, three days per week during term times only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to the childminder to check his understanding of the welfare and learning requirements. She observed and spoke to children and considered their views and experiences. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, health and safety checks and children's records. n The inspector looked around the areas used for childminding purposes. n The inspector spoke to parents and looked at parents' written feedback to assess their views.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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