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 secure within the childminder's home. They settle well and are eager to play with the resources provided. The childminder works well with parents and provides regular updates on the children's learning and development.

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The provision is good

Children have warm and secure relationships with the childminder and the other children in the setting. This helps children become confident in their surroundings and with other adults. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder role models positive behaviour and uses praise to encourage good behaviour and manners. For example, she says, 'Thank you for sharing the glue stick.'

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well, including their interests and what they can already do. This information is used to plan enjoyable and stimulating activities that help children make good progress in their learning and development. For instance, children developed an interest in people that help us, which was further developed through trips to the local fire station and with activities and books.

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The provision is good

Children access activities, both inside and outside, and enjoy playing in the garden. They develop hand-to-eye coordination as they stick coloured tissue paper onto the various coloured glue marks they had made on the paper provided.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She values their thoughts and views regarding their children's learning and development. Parents have access to an app which regularly provides information and updates about their children's learning and activities. Going forward, the childminder is planning to develop the sharing of home learning activities to support children's learning at home. n The childminder knows the children's individual needs and interests very well. She plans and monitors children's learning and development effectively. However, children's mathematical language could be further extended to support their mathematical learning. For instance, opportunities to count are provided, however, mathematical terms such as 'half' and 'quarter' could be introduced. n Children enjoy playing in the garden. The childminder observes and identifies when the children need support to negotiate and share. For instance, she

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need to do better?

explains and role models positive behaviour during a skittle activity as the children are encouraged to wait, take turns and help each other when setting up the skittles. Children also take turns using the chalks at the mark-making activity and say 'please' and 'thank you' when offered snacks at the snack table. n Children have close, nurturing attachments with the childminder. The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual care needs. For

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need to do better?

2 November 2022 instance, children are encouraged to put on and take off their shoes by themselves when going into the garden area. n The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and to be independent in their self-care. She knows when children are thirsty, tired or need to use the toilet. At snack time, they know the handwashing routine well and follow this before sitting down to eat their healthy snacks. n Children learn about oral health and are supported in taking part in an activity to support healthy teeth. n The childminder acknowledges and celebrates the uniqueness of each child in her setting. Modern British values are promoted within the setting, and children are encouraged to help each other, share, follow rules, make their own choices and respect others. However, this can be further developed by providing musical instruments, songs and stories that reflect children's heritage and diversity.

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need to do better?

n The childminder accesses training through the local authority and online to ensure her knowledge and understanding are up to date. She is aware of the processes and agencies she needs to contact should a child require additional support within her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she has a good understanding of her responsibilities in order to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Policies and information from relevant safeguarding professionals are in place to support both her practice and the welfare of the children in her care. The childminder uses her own initiative and understands the need and her responsibility to stay up to date with safeguarding procedures by undertaking relevant courses organised by the local authority.

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should:

n strengthen knowledge so that opportunities to encourage children's use of mathematical language are implemented n extend opportunities to broaden children's knowledge of the diversity of their wider community, teaching them about themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453629 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10235966 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 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. She provides flexible hours, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, every weekday, throughout the year.

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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 the teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions and activities with the children. n The inspector engaged with the childminder and children when appropriate during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

2 November 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

2 November 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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