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 Good

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The provision is good

Children form close attachments with the childminder, and they settle easily in her care. Children confidently move around to explore, and they show keen interest in the wide range of resources accessible to them. Children spend a long time playing with resources that they like, and they benefit from interaction with the childminder, which extends their learning. Children develop their social skills well, and they build close friendships with other children. They display high levels of independence as they manage small tasks on their own, such as washing their hands and feeding themselves at mealtimes. In the garden, children enjoy a range of physical activities, where they get to climb, jump and crawl.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and encourages them to develop positive attitudes to learning. She provides age-appropriate activities, support and reassurance. Children consistently display positive behaviour. For example, they ask politely for resources and wait patiently for their turn to use them. Children develop a strong love for books, and story times are used well to support their learning. For example, they choose a book and listen attentively while the childminder reads to them. They maintain a good dialogue during the discussion with the childminder, and they talk about the characters and pictures in the book.

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n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning well. She uses this information to plan stimulating activities for them to develop their skills and to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. This helps children to make good progress with their development, and they acquire skills required for school. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. For example, she gives clear and simple instructions for them to follow and asks questions to support their understanding and speaking skills. The childminder encourages children to repeat new words to increase their vocabulary. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills. For example, children practise making marks on the whiteboard to develop their early writing skills. They listen to different stories and make links with their own experiences. When they are developmentally ready, older children begin to

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learn the sounds of letters. n The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional skills effectively. She provides plenty of opportunities for children to carry out tasks independently, to play with other children and to show empathy and kindness to others.

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26 May 2023 n Children make good use of the physical resources to strengthen their mobility, coordination and balance. For example, they climb and use the slide safely, crawl through the tunnel and jump from one hula hoop to the next while they are placed on the ground. n Children consistently behave well. They are caring and respectful to others. They use 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. The childminder acts as a good role model for children to copy and learn from her. For example, she addresses them by their name, listens and uses good eye contact when talking to them. n The childminder works closely with parents to identify children's starting points. She provides them regularly with information about their children's daily experiences and what they need to do next in their learning. n The childminder considers feedback from children, parents and the local authority childminder coordinator when evaluating the provision. She identifies

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her strengths, which includes her strong relationships with children and parents. The childminder has addressed previous recommendations and actions effectively. She completes all required training and maintains her professional development well. n At times, the childminder plans for children to celebrate their cultural events. However, she does not provide opportunities to develop an awareness of different people living in the local community, such as their roles, religions and cultures, to strengthen their understanding of people, cultures and communities. n The childminder supports children to develop good health by providing nutritious food for them to eat, encouraging them to keep active and enabling them to wash their hands. However, she does not provide opportunities for children to learn about oral health and how to care for their teeth.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is a priority for the childminder. She has a secure understanding of her role to safeguard and protect children in her care. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her home, and she puts measures in place to ensure children are safe. The childminder shares her safeguarding policies and procedures with parents. She has knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows that children may be exposed to extreme views and that they are at risk of other types of abuse, such as female genital mutilation, grooming and online abuse. The childminder knows how to report concerns and allegations to the relevant authorities.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences

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should:

26 May 2023 of people in the local community n create opportunities to develop children's understanding of the importance of how to care for their teeth, in order to help them make healthier life choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488255 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10264715 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 3 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Ilford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. She operates weekdays, from 7am to 7pm, throughout the year.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. The inspector observed children, and she spoke with them and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of suitability checks, attendance records and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her partnerships with parents.

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Inspection activities

26 May 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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Inspection activities

26 May 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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