Childminder in Redbridge

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 have close relationships with the childminder, who is welcoming and caring towards them. Young children settle quickly, showing that they feel safe and secure in the setting. They are confident to explore the environment and make choices from the variety of resources available to them. The childminder knows the children well and takes account of their interests. For example, she provides many opportunities for the children to join in with singing songs and rhymes throughout the session. Children enjoy sharing their favourite stories with the childminder, who reads to them with enjoyment and enthusiasm. The childminder introduces new words while talking about what is happening in the pictures. This supports children's communication and language skills.

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The provision is good

Children are learning to share and take turns. For example, the childminder models turn taking when playing with toys and resources in the setting. The childminder has a calm and consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. She teaches children to understand the effect that their actions have on others and how that makes them feel. For example, children learn about a range of emotions using a display in the setting. The childminder directs children to 'emotion faces' and gives them the words to describe how they are feeling.

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The provision is good

Children learn about diversity and celebrate different festivals. For example, children have recently been learning about 'Diwali'. This supports their understanding of different cultures and faiths. Children take part in regular visits to the library, local park and childminder playgroups. This supports children's knowledge and understanding of the world around them and helps them to develop their social skills with others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has strong settling-in procedures for new children. She offers short visits and works in partnership with parents to identify children's starting points. This helps the childminder to build a positive relationship with children and their families and plan activities linked to their interests. n The childminder supports children's language and communication through sharing stories, singing songs and introducing new words in play. For example, young children explore sea creatures, and the childminder introduces the names of these, such as 'seahorse' and 'starfish'. However, at times, the childminder asks a lot of questions. She does not always give the children time to respond to her comments and questions in order to extend their language skills further. n The childminder knows the children well, overall, and has a good understanding of their next steps in learning. However, at times, the childminder does not plan

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activities that are appropriate for younger children's age and stage of

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20 October 2022 development in order to raise their achievements even further. n Children are developing their independence. The childminder encourages and supports children to have a go themselves. For example, young children strap themselves into their chair for snack and use their fingers to feed themselves. They clean their own hands and are encouraged to take their own shoes off. n Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, young children learn to walk and are supported and encouraged by the childminder. n Children hear mathematical language being weaved into some daily routines. For example, at snack time, the childminder counts the fruit as she gives it to the children. She uses the phrase 'one more' when children request that they would like more. This helps them to develop an early understanding of mathematics. n The childminder develops good partnerships with parents. For example, she

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keeps in regular contact with them and provides feedback daily, both verbally and through photos shared on an online app. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and are extremely happy with the support that they receive. n The childminder continues her professional development. For example, she has completed training in supporting children's behaviour and sensory needs. This has supported her knowledge and improved her practice. She has used what she learned on the behaviour training to support children's understanding of feelings and emotions in her setting. n The childminder has good links with other local childminders, who she meets with regularly to share information, resources and good practice. This helps her to continually review and improve her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder recognises the signs of possible abuse and understands her responsibility to safeguard the children in her care and keep them safe. She regularly attends current safeguarding training and knows how to report any concerns to the relevant professionals. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe in emergency situations, such as if there was a fire. She regularly practises fire drills with the children. The childminder has a written safeguarding policy in place, and she shares this with parents before their children start at the setting. The childminder gives consideration to aspects of safeguarding, such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty.

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should:

n adapt the curriculum for younger children to ensure that activities are pitched at the correct level, to enhance their learning further n provide children with more time to think and respond to questions and

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20 October 2022 comments during their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472389 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10236301 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in South Woodford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. She works Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, and operates her service all year round. On occasions, the childminder works with an assistant.

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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 setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector took account of parents' views. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

20 October 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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20 October 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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