Childminder in Redbridge

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children attend this childminder's setting with enthusiasm, joy and high levels of energy. They have an amazing approach and attitude to learning. Children form strong and warm attachments with the childminder, who, in turn, offers an exciting, inviting and stimulating environment. This enables them to continuously build on their knowledge, understanding of the world, independence and emotional resilience. For example, children are fascinated to engage in wintery arts and crafts activities. They concentrate intently on the tasks. This supports their fine motor skills, dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination.

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The provision is outstanding

Children display high levels of empathy and care. For example, when they read a story about a little girl who could not go to school, the children described this as very sad. In addition, children have meaningful opportunities to learn about mutual respect and tolerance, as well as being inclusive and kind.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder supports and enhances children's communication and language skills to very high levels. She introduces 'big words' which are ambitious and relevant such as 'probably', 'delicious' and 'equal'. Children have great opportunities to explore a wide array of books. These are also shared with the parents to extend on children's learning and provide continuity of care and education. In turn, it helps develop a passion for reading and builds on children's literacy skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a rich and stimulating environment, with lots of meaningful and exciting learning opportunities. The childminder focuses on developing children's fine motor skills and tripod grip in preparation for early writing. For example, she provides a variety of media and materials to decorate a wintery picture. The children concentrate intently to use them effectively and persevere when obstacles occur. Furthermore, the childminder and the children engage in exciting conversations about winter to support fluent and coherent speaking. As a result, children are able to recall events and talk about their experiences. n The childminder has strong, warm and effective relationships with the children. She has excellent knowledge of assessment, curriculum and children's next steps in learning. This contributes positively to their progress. The childminder also ensures that parents are actively involved in children's learning.

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n The childminder offers a very inclusive practice. She attends home visits to learn more about children's home routine and background. As a result, the childminder is able to better support children who speak English as additional language to build on their language skills and confidence. n The childminder acts an excellent role model to the children. She models

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8 December 2022 language well and engages in pretend play with the children. This helps to build on children's imagination and critical-thinking skills. The childminder also supports children's mathematical skills. For example, at snack time, she encourages the children to peel and cut their own fruits. They then count the pieces and use language of size with great confidence. n Children behave very well. They show high levels of respect towards the childminder. Children have good manners and understand behaviour expectations set by the childminder. Children are familiar with the established routines. They are confident to approach the childminder, for example, to ask for help. n Partnerships and relationships with parents are strong and effective. Parents comment on the childminder's inclusive, robust and effective approach to children's learning and development. They praise her for all their children's

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progress recorded so far. n The childminder's vision and ethos for her setting are ambitious. She continuously looks for ways to improve the quality of care and education she provides to benefit the children. The childminder is very experienced and takes part in regular training opportunities to keep her knowledge current and up to date. Furthermore, the childminder works exceptionally well with outside professionals to ensure continuity of care and education to all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, including wider aspects such as female genital mutilation. She has effective and accurate policies and procedures in place to guide her, which she reviews regularly and shares with the parents. The childminder understands the importance of following the correct procedures to report any concerns to relevant professionals, to protect children from harm. She completes regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge current and up to date. The childminder takes steps to help to ensure that her home and garden are safe. She carries out regular risk assessments and this helps to assure children's safety and welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2583167 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10251039 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Wanstead, in the London Borough of Redbridge. She operates Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed with the provider the impact of the pandemic and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk together. They discussed how the curriculum is organised and what the childminder wants the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and education and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector about the activities they were doing. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of the childminder to work with children.

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Inspection activities

8 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

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