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

The childminder expertly organises her home. Her home is clean, bright and spacious. Children enjoy plenty of role play, construction, sensory play and craft activities. They choose freely from a range of quality toys and resources. The childminder and her assistant are kind and nurturing. They warmly greet children as they arrive. Children happily separate from their parents to begin their day in her care. The childminder ensures that children settle and feel at home. Children enjoy special moments as they listen to recordings of their parents reading stories. Children quickly get involved in activities and excitedly prepare themselves for outdoor play.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum is broad and well thought out. Children learn about the world around them, such as during educational visits to the museum, local park woods and pond. The childminder and her assistant promote children's early mathematical skills at every opportunity. They encourage children to count as they wash their hands and take steps. The childminder's assistant supports older children to recognise and write numbers. The childminder and her assistant impressively develop children's communication skills. They speak to children in Spanish and English as they play and interact with them. Children learn to respond with clear English and short phrases in Spanish.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant promote children's developing independence skills very well. Children persist as they chop, slice and peel their fruit at snack time. They wipe their own noses and confidently manage their own toileting needs. The childminder's assistant stands back to allow younger children to attempt putting their own shoes on before offering them her assistance. n The childminder ensures that children have excellent opportunities to learn to care for living things. Children eagerly help the childminder care for the pet guinea pigs. They plant herbs and vegetables and learn to observe their growth. n Children behave well and are respectful to one another. Older children know how to support those who are younger. For example, they remind younger children to wait for an adult before going outside to play. n The childminder and her assistant get to know children well. They demonstrate a

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good awareness of individual children's dispositions and interests. They use this information effectively when planning activities and offering support for individual children's needs. Therefore, children make good progress across their areas of learning. n The childminder's assistant asks children open-ended questions to encourage them to investigate. For example, she asks children how they can make their containers heavier during sand play. At other times, she challenges children to

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25 July 2023 work out how many plates they need for everyone at snack time. However, these opportunities do not consistently promote children's problem-solving skills as she does not give enough time for children to think and test their ideas. n The childminder promotes children's love of books well. Children's attention is captivated as she introduces big books to them. The childminder extends and challenges children's vocabulary. Children learn to say and understand the meaning of words, such as 'umbilical cord' and 'placenta', as they talk about where babies sit in a 'mummy's tummy'. n Children play energetically outdoors. The childminder provides opportunities for children to build good balance and coordination. Children enjoy kicking balls, mounting and travelling along climbing equipment. However, they do not have consistent opportunities to learn to take appropriate risks during outdoor play. n Parents have high regard for the childminder. They describe her as 'a highly

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sought after childminder'. Parents feel their children make rapid progress in their early literacy development. They say the childminder and her assistants share clearly identified next steps in learning for their children and offer support for children's home learning. n The childminder attends training and ensures that her assistants know their roles and responsibilities. She provides regular support and training to make sure that their knowledge and skills continue to improve. Her assistant feels she receives helpful support and guidance when needed. The childminder is committed to maintaining a close-knit team. She organises events, such as trips and weekends away, with her assistants.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that purposeful risk assessments are in place for the whole environment. Her assistant is confident to explain the correct procedure to follow should there be a concern about an adult working with children. She can explain her knowledge of female genital mutilation and how this must be reported. The childminder ensures that she and her assistants have up-to-date first-aid training. This ensures that they can respond appropriately in the event of a medical emergency. The childminder has high hygiene standards. Children know they must wash their hands after playing, before eating and after helping to care for pets.

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should:

n allow children more time to think and test their ideas during problem-solving activities n increase opportunities for children to take appropriate risks during their outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493702 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10303216 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Woodford Green, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder is available to care for children during term time, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She works with three assistants. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification. She offers early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a cooking activity with the deputy manager. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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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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