Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Havering

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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 arrive happy and ready to play. Staff relationships with children are good, which helps to support children's personal, social and emotional development. Children are well behaved, kind and respectful to each other and staff. Children settle well, as staff engage and offer consistent care and encouragement. Children make choices in the well-organised learning environment indoors and outdoors. Children are motivated to learn as staff plan a good curriculum, which is stimulating and exciting.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy play which is planned around their own interests, for example, some children are interested in cars and trucks. Staff build on this and add sand to further support children's learning. Children build confidence and self-esteem and act out working on a construction site.

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The provision is good

Children develop their social skills and language as they spark conversations between each other. They are creative and imaginative as they mould the sand and they build their mathematical and science skills. Children spend a lot of time outdoors, which helps to support their physical health. Staff provide a well designed learning space in which children are encouraged to run, jump and climb. Children explore and learn about ice and watch as it melts and changes to water. They enjoy sharing stories with staff and join in group-singing activities, all of which helps build the muscles needed for speaking and language skills.

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need to do better?

n The provider and the new manager have a clear vision for the future, and the new staff team work well together. Morale is high, which helps provide children with a harmonious and happy environment in which staff are well supported. n Staff take part in regular appraisals and have opportunities for daily coaching, as leaders and staff work together. Staff are encouraged to complete at least one training course per month. Staff are supported to undertake training to become qualified in childcare. n Parents speak positively about the care and education their children receive. They regularly use the parent online platform to share and receive important information. Parents are encouraged to support their children's learning at home. For instance, children take home the setting's teddy bear 'Elvis', who travels on holiday with children and helps to encourage home links. n Staff engage well with children and provide good learning opportunities,

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need to do better?

however adult-led activities are not consistently sequenced so that all children benefit. n Staff provide healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. Children enjoy the structure and routine of mealtimes, which helps them feel secure and supports their

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need to do better?

23 May 2023 independence as they feed themselves. n Children learn about hygiene routines as they wash their hands before and after eating and after using the toilet. Staff ensure that younger children's care needs are met, such as nappy changing. This means the needs of children are met. n Staff support children with particular needs well, and they work effectively with external agencies so that children receive the support they need. n Children enjoy making potato people, they are skilful at placing the eyes and mouth correctly on the potato and enjoy talking to each other about what they making. n Children develop a sense of responsibility and help each other as they carry out tasks such as tidy away resources before circle time. They listen intently and follow instructions well. n Children are confident and outgoing with unfamiliar people in the safe context of the setting. n Staff carry out regular observations and assessments of the children and plan

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well for their next steps in learning. n Children take part in cultural festivals which represent their backgrounds, and they learn about others. This supports their understanding of the wider world, their own and their friends' home life. n Children learn about the importance of dental hygiene as they take part in activities which teach them how to clean their teeth and for how long. n Children build with construction toys, they learn to compare size and weight and use language such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. n Staff plan for a different theme every week. Children learn about and show an interest in different occupations and learn new vocabulary related to the occupation of construction workers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. They know the possible signs of abuse and harm and how to follow reporting procedures. They are alert to extreme views or behaviours and are aware of wider safeguarding issues. Staff understand whistle-blowing policy and procedures. Leaders are trained in safer recruitment procedures and check the ongoing suitability of staff. Risk assessments are thorough and staff remove any hazards to children in the environment. Staff are well deployed and supervision of children is effective.

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should:

n consistently adjust learning experiences for the specific needs of children to further support their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2636008 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10289283 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 36

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Cheeky Chops childminding registered in 2021. It is based in the London Borough of Havering. The setting is open Monday to Friday, all year round. There are seven members of staff, of whom four hold early years qualifications. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The manager and inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluated the delivery of the curriculum. n The provider and the inspector carried out a learning walk to gain an overview of how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children and evaluated the impact on learning.

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Inspection activities

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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