Childminder in Havering

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she will provide an appropriate early years curriculum. She has a good understanding of the skills and knowledge that children need to gain. The childminder knows how to plan playful activities and varied experiences, to engage and challenge children of different ages and abilities. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's independence skills, to help them prepare for starting nursery or school. For instance, she describes how she will encourage children to feed and dress themselves and to make independent choices in their play. n The childminder knows how to promote children's good health and well-being. She explains how she will encourage children to be physically active every day. For example, she will provide outdoor play in her garden or take children on walks to the local duck pond. The childminder plans to work with parents, to

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This provision meets requirements

ensure the meals and snacks they provide for children are healthy and nutritious. n The childminder outlines how she will support children's behaviour and help them to understand what is expected of them. For example, she will teach children to share and to be kind to each other. She describes how she will support children to understand their feelings and begin to moderate their behaviour. n The childminder continues to keep her professional knowledge up to date, such as through reading and by accessing online webinars. This helps her to safeguard children and to build on her understanding of their learning and development. n Partnerships with parents are important to the childminder. She explains how she will exchange information about children's needs and interests with parents, to ensure that they receive consistent care and learning experiences. n The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm.

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This provision meets requirements

She is confident about the processes to follow, should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has a secure understanding of what she must do if there is an allegation made about her. n The childminder explains how she will provide safe learning environments for children. She will use regular checks and risk assessments to minimise or eliminate hazards. The childminder describes how she will teach children to keep themselves safe, such as when crossing roads or using devices online.

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This provision meets requirements

11 January 2023 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118775 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10234112 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 7 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 6.45am until 7pm, 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used for childcare and explained how she ensures these are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she will support children's learning and meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of her documentation on request.

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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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11 January 2023 11 January 2023 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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