Childminder in Havering

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision requires improvement

Children feel safe and secure in the setting and with the childminder. They know that they are listened to and their opinions are taken into account. Children help and praise each other. The childminder supports children to manage their feelings. She uses positive, clear language to explain how rules keep children safe. The childminder does not allow children access to the internet. Children choose from a range of toys that help them develop their learning. They concentrate on their games and are keen to explore new resources. They cheerfully tidy up their play areas when asked. The childminder gently corrects children's speaking by conversing with them and using the correct pronunciation. She warmly praises children when they demonstrate understanding of new concepts, such as 'big' and 'small'. However, she does not build on what the children know when planning their next steps. Parents are involved in planning for their children's learning. The

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The provision requires improvement

childminder tells parents about children's progress but is not clear enough about where children are in their learning. She does not provide parents with developmental summaries to share with other settings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder listens as children tell her about things they have learned. She builds their vocabulary. This was demonstrated when the children were playing with an aeroplane they had just modelled. They chatted to the childminder about how the aeroplane flew. She introduced the word 'wings' into the conversation, repeating the new word to help children remember it. n The children are very interested to listen and respond to familiar storybooks and to the childminder when she talks about the actions of a character in a story. n Children engage in a mix of physical activities that help them develop control. For example, they play with small marble toys and bounce on a trampoline. n Parents are given daily information about their children's progress verbally. Some parents use a communication book. However, the childminder does not record summaries of children's development at age two years. n Children understand why they are expected to follow rules. They feel safe and

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need to do better?

this encourages them to take risks and try new activities. n Children understand how knowledge can influence other people's behaviour. The childminder explained that some children had not been to the local park recently and that would influence the decision they made on the day's choice of outing. n Children laugh and help each other as they play, demonstrating their friendly, respectful relationships. n The childminder talks to children about what they like to play with and how they like to play. This helps them to understand that they are valued as individuals. n Children learn to wash their hands and understand this is to keep them safe from illness.

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need to do better?

2 September 2019 n Children are not given consistent support in choosing healthy foods. For example, they chose from a selection of sweet biscuits at snack time and were offered salty crisps later in the morning. n The childminder keeps children safe online as she does not offer toys that connect to the internet. This means that children are not given the opportunity to learn about online safety. n The childminder communicates her inclusive values to all parents. She provides resources that reflect the diversity of people living in modern Britain. n The childminder helps parents access funding for early education so that children can attend her setting. She does not have high enough expectations for all children at the setting. n The childminder welcomes help from other professionals in updating her skills and knowledge. However, she does not keep records of all children's addresses or dates of birth. This means that she cannot always support other professionals

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need to do better?

in ensuring that all children's needs are met. n The childminder does not consistently support children's mathematical learning. She does not always correct children when they incorrectly count a group of objects.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date via online courses and support from her local authority. She knows who to contact if she suspects that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder understands the importance of informing social services and Ofsted of any allegations made against her. She has a clear understanding of the need to risk assess both her setting and the resources children may bring into the setting.

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Due date

record the date of birth and address of every parent/carer known to the provider, and which parent/carer the child normally lives with 30/10/2019

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Due date

provide parents with a short written summary of their children's development in the prime areas when the children are aged between two and three years. 30/09/2019

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should:

n offer children healthy snacks rather than snacks with high sugar or salt content n teach children about online safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396019 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10104628 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 to 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 27 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Hornchurch, Essex, in the Borough of Havering. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm. Access to the house is via three small steps up from the ground directly from the footpath. The family has a pet dog and a cat.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder carried out a learning walk together. n They carried out a joint observation of children playing. n The inspector looked at documents such as policies and children's records. n Children talked to the inspector about what it is like for them at this setting. n The childminder told the inspector how she observes and plans for children's progress. n The inspector spoke to parents and carers and took their views into account. n The inspector observed children's interactions with the childminder and each other.

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Inspection activities

2 September 2019 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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Inspection activities

2 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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