Eldridge, Tracy Jane

Inspection date 3 September 2018 Previous inspection date 2 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder uses self-evaluation accurately and has an effective professional development plan, to help her improve her practices and further meet the needs of children. n The childminder has a strong knowledge of the early years and understands how to further children's learning and development. She makes detailed observations and assessments to monitor progress and plan effective next steps. n Children enjoy role-play activities, including dressing up as 'police officers'. The childminder promotes children's knowledge of others in our community and teaches the children well about those who keep us safe. n Children's emotional well-being is highly important to the childminder. Children who are new to the setting settle exceptionally well and show confidence as they explore their new surroundings. n Children develop a range of skills that prepares them for their next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school. This is seen when young children follow

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This provision is good

routines, such as taking off their shoes after time in the garden, washing their hands, and sitting extremely well during mealtimes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n allow children time to respond to questions, to further develop their thinking skills n build on current arrangements to extend opportunities for children to understand about the natural world even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked around the premises that the children access indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled documents, including children's records and assessments, policies and procedures, and training certificates. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of a planned activity. n The inspector observed play activities and lunchtime.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of signs of possible abuse. She knows the correct procedure to follow if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments and removes potential hazards to keep children safe. The childminder actively promotes children's respect of others and their self-awareness. She values and encourages older children to share their personal experiences of other cultures, languages and traditions with the younger children. Children try different clothes, food and dances from around the world together. The childminder attends relevant training and regularly meets with other early years professionals to share practice and develop ideas. For example, she recognises an opportunity to enhance children's knowledge of the world, through developing a more natural environment. The childminder works well with other settings that children also

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

access, to fully support their learning. She initiates a 'shared care book' between herself and nurseries. This contributes to the continuity of care, learning and development for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about what their children know and can do, before they start at the setting. This supports her to provide early challenging activities. The childminder liaises with parents constantly through daily diaries and sharing regular assessments. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to promote early literacy skills and an interest in books. For example, she reads stories with the children as they wait for lunch. The childminder supports children's development well and provides activities to challenge them physically. This is illustrated when children crawl through the large tunnel and the childminder challenges them to attempt crawling through it backwards. This helps to improve children's coordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and inviting environment. She is caring and responsive to children's needs. Children form secure attachments with her. Children display good behaviour and are kind towards one another, quickly sharing toys when the childminder reminds them that 'we share'. The childminder reflects on observations to consider children's individual needs and plan activities that she knows they find enjoyable. This is evident as children happily play with a construction and small-world activity, to help them settle and feel confident in their surroundings after a long summer break.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and work steadily within the development typical for their age. Children enjoy a range of technology and 'talk' with each other on disconnected mobile phones. This helps to develop good listening and speaking skills. Children communicate their needs well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336995 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10063485 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 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Collier Row, in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder works all year round, including before and after school.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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