Childminder, Out-of school day care in Redbridge

This provision meets requirements

Children are extremely happy and thrive in the nurturing environment the childminder creates. She ensures that children have a safe and engaging environment to explore. The childminder promotes a positive sense of belonging. This helps children to settle and feel part of a family community. Children form wonderful attachments with the childminder, and mirror her example of kind behaviour. Children listen and respond well to the childminder. They are clear about the boundaries in place, and are respectful of her, the environment and one another. Children talk excitedly about the craft, snacks and friendships that make this provision special. Parents speak highly of the provision, the care and the positive impact the childminder has on their children's overall development. The childminder's passion for developing children's creativity is a clear strength of the setting. A well-thought-out weekly art club brings children of different ages and

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This provision meets requirements

abilities together to express themselves, recreating famous paintings, in an inclusive space. The childminder helps children to learn how to talk about their feelings, and links this with special activities, such as creating a new year jar to hold memories in.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about child development and has a clear understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She understands the importance of her role in offering an out-of-school provision. The childminder meets children's care needs and supports their emotional well- being effectively. n The childminder encourages children to explore the local environment and learn about the world around them. Experiences, such as recent autumnal walks, help children to develop their different senses and consider changes in nature. Children enjoy opportunities to investigate their surroundings and enjoy collecting natural resources to use in their artwork. n The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities to strengthen her skills and knowledge even further. For example, she attended a training programme over several weeks focused on early language development,

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which helped her to enhance children's communication and language skills. The childminder implements strategies to encourage younger and older children to communicate effectively. n Excellent partnerships with local school and nursery settings that children also attend help to ensure continuity of care, learning and development. The childminder uses regular feedback and termly meetings with staff from these settings to discuss a common focus on learning. She skilfully considers and incorporates ideas into her own planning. This helps her to develop experiences

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6 January 2020 for children in her care to complement the work they undertake in their main setting. n The childminder ensures successful partnerships with parents contribute to building a clear picture of each child's interests and capabilities. She has implemented systems effectively to reduce unnecessary workload and create more time to engage with children. For instance, she has daily discussions with parents, and uses an online system to share information regarding children's development and experiences. n Children are familiar with routines and develop good independence skills. For example, they put their shoes, coats and bags in the correct place when they arrive after school. Children are quick to engage in activities, such as a cupcake activity, on arrival. They use good manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you' as they share resources without any prompting from the childminder. Children are extremely well behaved.

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n The childminder successfully uses a variety of aids, such as puppets, story sacks and superhero role-play resources, to engage children in stories. She shares her enthusiasm for reading with children to foster a love of books. She also includes the services of an external music provider to further enhance children's creative and imaginative skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding and appropriate policies in place. She ensures regular training and workshops keep her knowledge and practice up to date. The childminder is alert to signs of abuse, including when a child may be at risk of extreme behaviours and ideas. She knows how to escalate potential concerns regarding the welfare of a child. The childminder completes ongoing risk assessments and removes any potential hazards to maintain a safe environment for children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369543 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10128466 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Woodford Green, in the London Borough of Redbridge. She offers out-of-school care Monday to Thursday from the end of the school day to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector took a tour of the premises to check the suitability of the resources and environment. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and took account of parents' views in written format. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including staff training certificates, policies and required insurance.

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Inspection activities

6 January 2020 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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