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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy in this warm and welcoming learning environment. The childminder is kind and nurturing towards children. This helps children to develop secure relationships. Children feel safe and secure within her home. Children receive endless praise and warmth from the childminder during interactions. Babies and young children seek out cuddles and assurance from the childminder. Young babies indicate to the childminder if they need help and are happy to include her in their play. Children make choices from a wide range of resources available.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a playful attitude. She passionately joins in with children's play. The childminder provides children with quality interactions and good support to complete an activity. She incorporates songs and rhymes alongside children's play at every opportunity. For example, the childminder sings, 'The wheels on the car go round and round', as children manoeuvre large cars in the garden.

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The provision is good

The childminder positively works with parents. She provides them with regular feedback through photos and verbal communication. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's developmental progress. She gives them ideas and activities on how they can continue their children's learning at home. Parents share that they are happy with the childminder. They comment that they can see the progress in their children, who enjoy coming to the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder attends activities with children outside the home. Children enjoy trips to the park, library and soft play. They have the opportunity to socialise with other children. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem. n During adult-led activities, children show curiosity and join in. Overall, children make good progress in their learning. However, the childminder does not consistently support children to further develop their attention and interests during adult-led activities. She does not always provide the opportunity for children to make their own choices, to further develop their interests. n The childminder positively supports children's independence. For example, young children manage to climb up stairs to access the grass area. The childminder encourages young children to find their own coat and shoes. At mealtimes, she encourages them to use their cutlery. n Children behave exceptionally well and are keen to share and take turns. The

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need to do better?

childminder continually praises children and informs them about what they have done well. The childminder also models being gentle, and children share hugs with each other. n The childminder has created good partnership working with the local schools. She supports children in their transition for the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

17 November 2022 n The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to develop their speech and language skills. She talks to children about their play and models speech sounds through repetition. Children are also encouraged to be part of conversations during their play. This supports children's listening skills and helps them to become confident to communicate. n The childminder provides children with a healthy range of snacks and meals. She talks to children about the benefits of eating healthy food. For example, the childminder discusses healthy food choices with children as she prepares fruit for their morning snack. The childminder understands the importance of sleep for young children. Babies are provided with the flexibility to sleep when needed. n The childminder has identified her strengths and seeks to improve her practice. The childminder accesses numerous training courses with the local authority and

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need to do better?

online to continually develop her skills. She ensures that she is up to date with any developments that have an impact on her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She attends training with the local authority to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. The childminder confidently talks about what she would do in a range of scenarios. She also has a good understanding of a range of safeguarding issues, such as keeping children safe online. The childminder ensures that children are well supervised at all times. She regularly risk assesses her home and garden area and maintains them to a high standard.

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should:

n support children to make their own independent choices during their play, to extend their engagement and interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2576387 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10250911 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Barkingside, in the London Borough of Redbridge. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact it has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in their verbal comments.

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Inspection activities

17 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

17 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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