Childminder, Out-of school day care in Redbridge

This provision meets requirements

Children are extremely happy and settled in their environment. They form strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant, who have caring and nurturing personalities. The childminder is a passionate and enthusiastic practitioner. She truly gets to know the children and their individual characters. Children arrive happy and eager and thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. The childminder has a good knowledge of the children and plans activities that interest, engage and challenge them. Children enjoy a wide range of activities, indoors and outside. The childminder plays alongside the children, showing genuine interest and care. Children are confident communicators and they feel safe and secure. Children's behaviour is excellent. They are polite and follow the rules and boundaries with ease. This leads to a calm and friendly atmosphere felt throughout. Older children take excellent care of younger children, and the

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This provision meets requirements

childminder has created a highly caring and nurturing environment. Children are motivated and curious. For instance, all children took great care when creating their own Christmas bauble and stocking. The childminder supports children's understanding of good behaviour by teaching them about the 'house rules', which all children follow with ease. The childminder has developed extremely strong relationships with parents and shares information and keeps them updated regularly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has created strong partnerships with parents of children who attend. She demonstrates this when she holds informal conversations with parents at the end of the day. Parents are made to feel welcome on arrival and they are comfortable to ask questions. n The childminder speaks to children about what they are doing, asks questions and encourages them to extend and develop their play. Children remain focused for long periods of time. n The childminder continually reflects on the provision to identify further ways to build on the good practice. She makes excellent use of the support offered by the local authority. She has regular meetings and her practice is consistently monitored. This leads to the childminder being highly reflective and setting clear and achievable targets for herself and her assistant. n Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant. They clearly demonstrate that they feel safe and happy. They settle in quickly

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need to do better?

and choose from the many activities that are provided. The younger children play with supportive older children. This helps them develop their social skills and make new friendships. Older children kindly teach younger children new information and take great pride in looking after them.

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need to do better?

9 December 2019 n A strong partnership with the school that all children attend is well established. The childminder gathers information from the school to ensure that all children's needs are met. This helps to ensure continuity in children's care and learning between school and the parents. n The childminder is an excellent role model, who helps the children learn about the importance of what is right from wrong. Children are able to manage their emotions and feel safe and secure with the childminder. n The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals. She teaches them about what is healthy and what is not. Children enthusiastically make their own fruit kebabs for their dessert. n Children demonstrate high levels of independence. They help to clear their plates when they have finished eating and know to wash their hands when they first arrive. The children know the routine incredibly well and this contributes to

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong knowledge of child protection and is extremely vigilant in keeping children safe. She knows the potential signs and symptoms and how to report any possible concerns. She does regular safeguarding training and makes sure that her knowledge and understanding is always up to date. She uses regular and concise risk assessments to maintain the safety of the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541887 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10090321 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 4 to 9 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in South Woodford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. She is available to mind Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed children during their activities, including dinner time. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. This included records of staff suitability and training. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.

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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

9 December 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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