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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and feel safe in the well-resourced environment that the childminder creates. Effective settling-in procedures contribute to how quickly young children feel at home. Babies look to the childminder for reassurance and comfort when they see new faces. They develop positive attachments with the childminder, who is kind, caring and very responsive to babies' needs. Young children talk about enjoying their time at the setting. They especially mentioned their love of climbing the tree in the 'forest in the garden'. The childminder builds on children's imaginations well, for example, when they explore the outdoor space to hide among the bushes and plants. Children are polite and display good manners, mirroring the example the childminder sets for positive behaviour. A wonderful strength of the setting lies in how the childminder builds children's self- confidence, helping them to celebrate what makes them unique. Children thrive in

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The provision is good

this mutually respectful culture, where they learn to understand one another's similarities and differences well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that an ambitious curriculum helps children to develop skills needed for their next stage of development. For instance, she encourages babies to explore using their senses, to prepare them for starting to eat solid food. She gently models squishing and crunching different foods, and talks to babies about the textures, smells and sounds. This encourages babies to develop their curiosity to explore. n The childminder is vigilant, and is aware of the importance of helping children to understand how to self-care. For instance, she talks to parents about sharing age-appropriate information, such as the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children resources. She uses these resources with children to teach them about their body belonging to them. This helps children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. and what to do if something upsets them. n Overall, the childminder engages children well. However, she sometimes misses

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need to do better?

opportunities to support children to focus fully and engage in activities. This is because she does not remove unnecessary distractions, such as the television, which is on in the background, continuously. n The childminder has joined an online forum to gain ideas to improve her practice overall. However, self-evaluation processes are not rigorous enough to accurately reflect on strengths and identify areas for improvement. Professional development does not routinely ensure that the provision is continually improving. n Effective parent partnerships contribute to building continuity of care and development. The childminder uses information from parents and her own

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13 January 2020 observations to assess children's stages of development and plan meaningful learning experiences. For example, she encourages children who are reluctant to write or draw to explore magic colour-revealing water paints. This encourages children to develop mark-making skills well. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. She provides a variety of nutritious foods and talks about healthy choices. She participates with children in morning exercise sessions. This helps children to develop good coordination, and to improve their physical skills successfully. n Children listen to the childminder. They are respectful, and display positive behaviours. Children are clear about boundaries, and follow routines well. For example, they know to change out of nursery clothes and they put their shoes away on arrival. The childminder encourages children to attempt challenging tasks, such as undoing buttons, but also offers support, if needed. Children

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develop excellent independence skills. n Young children speak clearly, and are beginning to correct themselves when they identify they have made a mistake, such as 'mouse's, I mean mice'. The childminder builds on children's communication and language skills effectively. n The childminder ensures a range of reading material helps to promote an early interest in books. She talks to children about story sacks they bring home from nursery. She asks insightful questions about characters, and allows children time to think and respond. She skilfully enhances children's understanding. n The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage, and uses her knowledge to plan activities to improve children's learning. She is aware that building on her skills would enhance her provision even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She has effective policies in place to keep children in her care safe. She acts on her duty to inform appropriate agencies, such as Ofsted and the police, with specific concerns. The childminder knows how to recognise signs of potential abuse, including when children might be at risk of extreme ideas and behaviours. The childminder keeps in regular contact with the local authority to ensure she holds up-to-date contact details, and knows the correct steps to take to escalate concerns regarding a child's welfare.

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should:

n ensure that the environment routinely enables children to engage in focused activities without potential distractions, such as a television n strengthen evaluation processes to identify areas for staff professional

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303465 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10060389 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 0 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 15 October 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in a residential area of Romford, Essex. She has an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She offers her service on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder undertook a learning walk and discussed how the environment is organised to support children's learning. n A joint observation of a focused sensory activity was carried out by the inspector and childminder. 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. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies, risk assessments and training certificates.

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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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