Childminder 128131

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive at the setting full of conversation and laughter. They talk, giggle and engage with the childminder, one another and guests happily. Children develop secure attachments with the childminder and enjoy being in her company. The childminder has a good understanding of children's needs and her role in offering an out-of-school provision. She organises the space effectively. For instance, she ensures that there is a quiet space for children to access if they want to relax and have some calm time, as well as highly engaging resources in an adjoining room. The childminder provides a safe, clean and welcoming setting. Parents describe how the environment she creates helps their children to feel comfortable, build confidence and settle well within a small group.

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The childminder embraces the rich diversity of children who attend. She promotes a positive understanding of other cultures and backgrounds. She shares her own experiences of travelling with the children and builds their curiosity to learn about the world well. The childminder is kind and calm. She is a good role model for children. Children know the expectations for their behaviour and respond well to her. They are extremely polite and well behaved.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds effective partnerships with other early years settings that children also attend. For example, she carefully considers planning from a nursery provision to incorporate ideas in her own planning, such as making specific books available. This enables her to gain an understanding of children's learning experiences at nursery and complement the work taking place there. This helps to build a continuity of care and learning for children. n The childminder uses evaluation forms and questionnaires to include the views of parents in her own self-evaluation process. She discusses with children how they feel about the setting. She reflects on her strengths and identifies areas to improve. n The childminder liaises with the childminding development officer to ensure that she accesses up-to-date information regularly. She is knowledgeable about the early years foundation stage requirements and provides resources and activities

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to engage children well. Her positive interactions with children help to build on their communication and language skills successfully. Children are excellent communicators. n The childminder provides a variety of healthy snacks and talks to children about the impact fruit has on their body. Children identify that carrots help them to see well. She encourages children to try new foods and reminds them why water is good for them. Children learn to make healthy choices.

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3 February 2020 n Children are skilled at leading their own play. They create their own scenarios and characters as they explore with a role-play kitchen and tea set. Children develop good levels of self-esteem to make suggestions for what should happen within their game. n The childminder carefully considers information from parents, children's interests and her own observations. She uses this knowledge to plan experiences and activities that build on children's development. She recognises and responds well to children's needs when they are tired. She understands the benefit of building on children's social skills and fostering meaningful relationships between children who attend. n The childminder gently reminds children about appropriate behaviour and helps them consider how to regulate their own behaviour effectively and calmly. Children listen well. They know the boundaries in place. New children are

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beginning to become familiar with routines and follow instructions well. n Children are developing good self-care skills. They know where to place shoes and bags on arrival and attempt to hang coats on hangers independently. Children continue to try when they encounter difficult tasks, such as placing a hanger inside a sleeve. They also willingly accept help from the childminder. Children learn to manage key personal skills successfully. n Children behave extremely well during their journey home from school. They walk along sensibly and smile as they hold hands. They learn to consider risks in public places and learn about road safety.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding. She is able to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the importance of documenting concerns accurately and timely. She knows the correct procedures to follow to escalate potential concerns regarding a child's welfare. She ensures that liaising with the local authority regularly and completing relevant training, helps keep her skills and knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She has appropriate policies in place. She completes regular risk assessments to help keep children in her care safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128131 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10065552 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 3 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 11 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Wanstead, in the London Borough of Redbridge. She works Monday to Friday, term time only, providing after-school care from 3pm to 6pm. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level three.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder completed a tour of the premises that children access and discussed how the environment is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including training certificates, policies and required insurance. 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.

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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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