Childminder in Havering

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

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment, where children feel happy, safe and secure. There are effective settling-in procedures, therefore children quickly form strong attachments with the childminder. Babies demonstrate these affectionate relationships as they seek out reassuring cuddles from the childminder. Older children chat happily to her and are delighted as she joins in with their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She provides a wide range of experiences and resources, which spark their interest and curiosity. Therefore, children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and show positive dispositions for learning. For example, children display a keen interest in books and listen intently when the childminder reads to them. They are captivated by the interactive illustrations and enjoy feeling textures and opening flaps to discover the pictures beneath.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. The childminder and her co-childminder are positive role models and set clear expectations for children's good behaviour. Therefore, children learn to play harmoniously with each other. For instance, children ask the childminder to play a game called 'Duck...duck...goose'. They show that they can play fairly and follow the rules and instructions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her co-childminder are extremely professional and committed to their provision. They continually reflect on and evaluate their practice, to help them drive further improvement. n The childminder seeks out a wide range of professional development opportunities to extend her expertise and further improve the provision. For example, the childminder has attended training on 'partnerships with fathers'. She describes how she has subsequently reviewed and developed her strategies to include all parents in their children's learning. n The childminder knows the children well and plans effectively for their individual learning needs. For example, she incorporates picture cards alongside the daily routines to support children's understanding. This helps children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to know what is expected of them. The childminder liaises regularly with parents to share effective strategies and

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need to do better?

support children's progress and development. n In general, the childminder supports children's communication skills effectively. For instance, she extends their vocabulary by commenting on their play and introducing new words as she reads to them. However, she often asks children a lot of questions in succession and does not allow them time to think and

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need to do better?

15 June 2023 respond. This limits children's opportunities to recall and use the new words they have heard. n Children are enthusiastic learners and participate in a wide range of activities. For example, outdoors, children explore moving in different ways as they jump, run, climb and crawl. They investigate the textures of natural materials, such as sand and water, with their fingers and hands. This abundance of activity helps children to develop their small- and large-muscle skills extremely well. Therefore, older children demonstrate good pencil skills in readiness for writing. n The childminder provides children with first-hand experiences that enrich their learning and enhance their understanding of the world. For instance, they regularly visit local shops to choose fresh produce for their meals and snacks. They learn to interact politely with the shop workers and become confident about using technology, as they help to scan and pay for items.

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need to do better?

n Children develop good practices to keep healthy. They drink plenty of water and remember to wear hats and put on sun cream when they play outside in the sunshine. Children wash their hands and brush their teeth as part of the daily routines. They learn to make positive choices about food as they enjoy the healthy meals and snacks provided. n Parents comment positively on the childminder's service and describe her provision as a 'second home'. They say that their children build strong and affectionate bonds with the childminder. Therefore, their children settle with ease and are always happy to attend. Parents acknowledge the key role that the childminder plays in their children's progress. They describe how children have developed their confidence and social skills since joining her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect children from harm. She is proactive in seeking out information and training to strengthen her knowledge of safeguarding. Therefore, she knows about a wide range of issues that may affect children's safety and welfare. The childminder can identify the signs of abuse and knows how to respond to concerns about a child. She understands the procedures to follow if there is an allegation made about her or her co- childminder. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively and regularly checks the equipment and resources to maintain a safe and secure environment for children.

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should:

n further improve the use of questioning to support children's thinking skills and help them to recall and use new vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2635067 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10295666 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Romford in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder works with a co-childminder and also operates from her premises. They offer their service Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder offers funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and discussed how the childminder plans and delivers the learning experiences. n The inspector observed a range of routines and activities to help evaluate the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder ensured that relevant documents were available for the inspector to view. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents, and she also observed and spoke to children to help assess their views and experiences with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

15 June 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

15 June 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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