Childminder EY544481

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

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder, who provides a warm, caring and safe environment. The childminder spends a great deal of time, gathering information from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start. She uses this information effectively to plan for children's individual learning. The childminder provides children with a wide range of resources and activities to support their learning and development. She uses her in-depth knowledge about each child's individual interests to provide activities that will motivate their curiosity. Resources are easily accessible to enable children to make their own choices. The childminder takes an active role in their play and learning. For example, she plays alongside children, completing puzzles and building train tracks. The childminder calmly helps young children understand the concept of sharing and turn taking. She sensitively reminds them not to throw or

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The provision is good

grab toys and explains the reasons why. Consequently, children respond attentively and their behaviour is good. The childminder supports and extends the children's language and communication development extremely well. She initiates meaningful and respectful conversations with them, encouraging them to make their own decisions and choices throughout the day. She works closely with parents, keeping them updated with their children's progress regularly.

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need to do better?

n Children are happy, settled and keen to explore. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs, which fosters their security and emotional well-being. For example, younger children happily explore their environment and are reassured that the childminder is nearby. She is extremely nurturing and this leads to a strong bond between her and the children. n The childminder is a strong communicator. When speaking with children, she uses the correct pronunciation of words, which she encourages children to listen to and repeat. This leads to children of all ages being confident to express themselves and share their ideas and suggestions. For example, children eagerly told a visitor what they were having for breakfast and what they wanted to play with when they had finished. n The childminder reflects and evaluates on the quality of care she provides. However, this could be further strengthened to enable her to prioritise where

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need to do better?

she can develop her practice and create achievable targets for the future. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's routines, likes and dislikes before children start. She shares their ongoing progress in a variety of ways and values parental contributions towards children's learning. Parents are very complimentary about the setting and the childminder. n Although the childminder's knowledge is good, she has not considered further

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need to do better?

14 January 2020 professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of her teaching and understanding of the curriculum to the highest level. n The childminder supports children's imagination well. For instance, she engages in pretend play with the children in the role-play kitchen. Together they list the different vegetables they will cook and pretend to eat them afterwards. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they know and understand about germs and the importance of washing their hands at appropriate times. The childminder is passionate about providing children with healthy and nutritious meals throughout the day. n The childminder encourages children to develop their early reading skills well. Children join in with stories, repeat familiar words and talk about the pictures. For example, children happily do the actions and attempt to repeat phrases from storybooks that the childminder reads to them.

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n Children show a keen interest in nursery rhymes and singing. The childminder has responded to these interests by displaying posters with songs and rhymes on the walls for children to see. Children confidently point to the posters and say what each song is about.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and has completed safeguarding and child protection training. The childminder has robust safeguarding procedures in place, which are implemented successfully to protect children from harm. She has a broad understanding of wider safeguarding issues and understands how to identify and report any concerns. The childminder assesses risks well and takes effective steps to keep children safe in her home and when on outings.

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should:

n extend self-evaluation to sharpen the focus on the quality of teaching and how this can be further developed to an even higher level n explore further professional development opportunities that focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching and children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544481 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10102694 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 7 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Ilford, within the London Borough of Redbridge. She provides all day care, each weekday, throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector viewed the play spaces and observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence of suitability checks and records of children's starting points. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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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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Inspection activities

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