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 show that they feel very welcome and comfortable in the childminder's home. They are confident to make choices from the resources and ask for what they need. The childminder is kind and nurturing. This helps children to build secure bonds with her. They seek her out for reassurance and are keen for her to join in with their games. Children enjoy playing together and develop good friendships with their peers.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning. They receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. This boosts their self-esteem and gives them confidence to try out new activities. For instance, with the childminder's support, toddlers overcome their apprehension about 'messy play' activities. This allows them to use materials such as paint and water to develop their skills and knowledge.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She provides a range of engaging learning opportunities that help children to develop the skills required for their future learning. For instance, the childminder makes story times fun and interesting. This helps children to develop their attention and listening skills. They learn new vocabulary and become confident to express themselves during discussions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is professional and enthusiastic about her role. She describes how she reviews her provision and makes positive improvements to enhance children's learning and enjoyment. For instance, she plans to introduce a 'mud kitchen' to broaden children's learning experiences outdoors. The childminder provides support, supervision and training to help her assistant build on her professional skills. n The partnerships with parents are strong. Parents describe how kind and nurturing the childminder is towards the children. They are happy with her service and the quality of care. The childminder ensures that there is a constant exchange of information about children's care and learning needs, to ensure good consistency between her setting and home. n The childminder has a clear idea of what she wants children to learn and offers a varied curriculum. During children's self-led play, she provides effective support

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need to do better?

for their individual interests and development. However, at times, the activities she plans are too ambitious for younger children. Therefore, babies and toddlers are unable to explore these at their own level of development and miss out on the learning opportunities. Despite this, all children make good progress. n Children are confident to lead their own play and concentrate well on activities

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1 February 2023 that they choose. For instance, babies learn about shapes and sizes as they attempt to fit objects into cups. They focus intently and show good perseverance. n The childminder ensures that children have lots of opportunities to practise speaking and listening throughout the day. For instance, she reads with children and initiates songs and discussions. Consequently, children develop broad vocabularies and learn to express themselves confidently. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. n Children develop a keen interest in books to support their early language and literacy skills. They listen intently as the childminder reads to them. Babies and toddlers point to familiar pictures and begin to imitate words and sounds. Older children confidently recall the characters and themes from their favourite books and use these to enhance their imaginative play. n The childminder is a positive role model. She teaches children how to become

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need to do better?

sociable and well mannered. Children learn how to get on well with their peers and generally play together harmoniously. However, on occasions when children do have occasional disagreements, the childminder could do more to help them explore their feelings and the impact of their behaviour. n Children learn the importance of leading healthy and active lifestyles. They enjoy daily outdoor play with lots of opportunities to develop their large-muscle movements. The childminder provides healthy snacks during the day and cooks nutritious hot meals. She encourages children to sample a range of food and speaks to them about the benefits of healthy eating. This enables children to develop a good understanding of what fuels their bodies and how to take care of them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows the signs of abuse and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that the required suitability checks are completed for her assistant. She provides guidance and training to help her understand her safeguarding role. The childminder knows what to do if there are concerns or allegations made about her, her assistant or a household member. She assesses risks effectively to help keep children safe in her home and when on outings.

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should:

n ensure the needs and interest of younger children are more consistently considered and catered for when planning and implementing the curriculum

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should:

1 February 2023 n provide more support to help children understand their feelings and the impact of their actions on others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2566736 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10250839 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in South Woodford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder offers her service from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. She has a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder usually works with an assistant.

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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 this into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas she uses for childminding. They discussed the early years curriculum and how the childminder organises her provision. n The inspector observed the quality of education and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The childminder ensured that her documents were available for the inspector to view. She explained how she supervises, trains and supports her assistant. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback. She also observed and spoke to children, to find out about their experiences with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

1 February 2023 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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1 February 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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