Childminder in Essex

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

All children develop well under the support and care of the childminder and her co- childminder. Children are confident and settle quickly into familiar routines. This helps to support children's emotional well-being effectively. Children play happily together and are beginning to consider each other's feelings. This is because the childminder's calm and understanding nature fosters children's good behaviour. Children listen to the childminder and follow instructions eagerly. For example, children develop their creativity and engage in role-play activities with delight. Children pretend to buy and sell food, supported by the childminder who encourages them to talk about healthy choices. Children play cooperatively with their friends and develop good mathematical language. For instance, they count the items of food in their shopping basket and pay with play money. Children also enjoy making marks using crayons, which helps to develop their early writing skills.

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The provision is good

This helps prepare children for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to nursery and school.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her co-childminder involve children in activities that help them to recognise and respect people's differences. A wealth of photos in the children's folders show evidence of how children learn about their own families and others. Children have good opportunities to learn about the diverse world they live in.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her co-childminder know the children's individual needs very well. They work together to plan and monitor children's learning and development effectively. Detailed assessment and photographic evidence show children engage in many activities across all areas of learning. All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress from their starting points. n Children learn about the benefits of health and hygiene practices. They are encouraged to be independent during some daily routines. However, opportunities to develop children's independence even further, for example as they play or have their meals, are not as consistent. This said, children learn much about healthy foods from routines and planned activities. Older children describe fruits and use words such as 'furry', 'slimy', 'crunchy' and 'soft'. They enjoy eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, which they can identify.

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n Children develop good communication skills and make their needs known to the childminder. They enjoy books and stories in different environments, which includes listening to stories in the garden. Both older children and toddlers have the confidence to talk to visitors and talk about what they are doing. Toddlers delight in exploring interactive toys and moving toy vehicles when they press levers. This helps them to build on their natural exploratory instinct and learn

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need to do better?

24 June 2022 through their senses. n Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and love playing outdoors in the childminder's garden. For example, children use wheeled toys, play with balls and climb on apparatuses. The childminder also plans a good range of activities that include outings to the local area to engage children's interests. For instance, children visit the farm and local shops to buy food as part of their healthy eating theme. n The childminder and her co-childminder are positive role models. They talk to children affectionately and with respect. Children have close, nurturing attachments with the childminder and co-childminder and enjoy their company very much. The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual care needs. For example, she knows when children are tired and need a rest or when they require a nappy change. n Partnerships with parents and other professionals are maintained effectively.

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need to do better?

Parents are kept well informed about their child's learning and development and encouraged to promote this further at home. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and includes the views of parents and her co-childminders in this process. The childminder completes regular mandatory training. However, she has yet to focus sufficiently on raising the quality of practice even further when planning her professional development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about the procedure to follow in the event of any child protection concerns. The childminder knows what to do in the event of an allegation being made against her or her co-childminder. They regularly access safeguarding training to improve their skills and knowledge. The childminder ensures all required records are in place, well organised and completed accurately to fully promote children's well-being. All this helps to protect children from harm. In addition, the childminder carries out comprehensive risk assessments to provide a safe environment for children to play, both in the home and in a nursery outbuilding.

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should:

n ensure all opportunities to develop children's independence as they play are fully explored n build on professional development plans to raise the quality of practice and teaching further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2550833 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10221577 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Woodford Green, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder works with her mother, who is also a registered childminder. She operates weekdays, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and in the garden and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent.

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Inspection activities

24 June 2022 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

24 June 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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