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 enjoy the time they spend at the childminder's home. They arrive with a smile and happily share their experiences with visitors. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure while making choices in their play. The childminder, eagerly, joins the children in their play, extending their vocabulary and building their knowledge. For example, the childminder and children explore the advent calendar together, looking at and discussing the various books. As a result, children develop confidence and a good attitude to learning.

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The provision is good

Children form good, close relationships with the childminder, who is caring and attentive in her approach. They feel confident to seek her out for cuddles and comfort, expressing their affection towards her. Children become independent as they start to manage their personal needs, such as washing their hands before meals.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from regular outings. For example, they enjoy going to the local park and duck pond. Children take age-appropriate risks as they run, climb and jump. This helps them to develop their physical skills and resilience. Children explore and learn about nature as they look at the texture and colour of leaves, which they collect and make pictures to take home. Children's different cultures and traditions are respected and celebrated. This helps them develop respect for, and understanding of, the diverse community they live in.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations of children, especially with regards to their behaviour. She is a positive role model. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. She praises them for their efforts and achievements. This helps them feel valued and respected and develop their emotional well-being. Children benefit from a consistent routine and clear boundaries. They listen and follow simple instructions. For example, children help tidy up before lunch and between different activities. n As a whole, the childminder supports children's learning and development well, especially around language and communication. She continually speaks to children, who are encouraged to answer and join in the conversations. She makes sure she has eye contact with children when she speaks to them. The childminder repeats their answers back using correct pronunciations. She supports children to develop their early mathematical skills. For instance, the

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need to do better?

childminder encourages children to count bricks and balls while they play. However, sometimes she answers questions without giving children time to think things through, respond and problem-solve. For example, when children struggle to close the lid of an over filled box, she is quick to offer help and do it for them.

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need to do better?

1 December 2022 At times, this prevents children from expressing their thoughts and ideas. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder involves parents in the evaluations of her setting. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They comment about the good progress their children make in their learning and development, specifically in their speech and self-confidence. Parents report that the childminder keeps them regularly up to date with their child's development and learning. For example, she shares photos of the children as they learn and play at her setting. The childminder works closely with parents, including those of children who speak English as additional language, to support their learning and development both at her setting and at home. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder knows them well. She has a good settling in procedure in place and works together with

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need to do better?

parents to ensure children settle well. She gathers information form the parents about their individual interests. The childminder uses this information to help children settle in. She completes progress checks for children aged two and identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder follows children's interests and plans stimulating activities. This encourages them to engage in their learning for a good length of time. n The childminder is reflective and understands the importance of developing her own knowledge and understanding of child development. She has attended various courses that help her care for children, such as autism awareness. The childminder plans to participate in training to further develop her knowledge of how to support children with English as additional language.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good understanding of her role in keeping children safe from harm. She has good knowledge of all safeguarding aspects, including radicalisation and female genital mutilation. The childminder knows who to approach and what to do if she has a concern about a child or an adult, including allegations against herself or household members. She is aware of the importance of keeping her safeguarding knowledge up to date. For example, she recently attended level 3 safeguarding designated training. Children play in a safe and secure environment. They are closely supervised by the childminder. The childminder has comprehensive policies and procedures to support her practice.

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should:

n give children sufficient time to process and respond to questions, to help them develop their thinking skills and problem solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445023 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10235732 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder provides care during weekdays, from 7am to 7pm and operates her service all year round, including before and after school.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children and evaluated the impact on children's learning and development. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated practice to assess the quality of teaching and learning. n Parents provided feedback and views, which the inspector took into consideration. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure the premises are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector talked to children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

1 December 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

1 December 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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