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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder understands that children learn best when they feel happy and safe. Therefore, she places a strong emphasis on supporting their emotional well- being. For example, the childminder arranges several opportunities to meet children with their parents before they join her provision. This includes a visit to children's own homes and an outing outside of her setting. This helps children to recognise the childminder as a familiar and trusted adult. They settle quickly and show that they feel relaxed and at ease in her care. For instance, children chat happily to the childminder and enjoy a reassuring cuddle when they are tired or upset.

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The provision is good

Children respond positively to the childminder's high expectations. They listen to her, follow the daily routines and show kindness towards others. The childminder has a clear idea of what she wants children to know and do, to help prepare them for school and later life. For instance, she supports children to be independent with their personal care and to help with simple household tasks. This helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children are proud to be useful as they lay the table before lunch, serve their own meals and place their dishes in the dishwasher afterwards.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a real passion for outdoor learning. She has undertaken a wide range of training to develop her expertise in this area. This helps her to provide a rich and ambitious curriculum for children, which encompasses all areas of learning. For example, the childminder describes how children experience seasonal changes first hand, as they explore the local woodlands. They learn about the names and characteristics of living things and practise their smaller muscle movements as they handle delicate plants and insects. n The childminder skilfully integrates mathematics throughout children's learning. For instance, she supports children to discover shapes and sizes in the natural and man-made environments, during walks around their local area. This helps children to learn important mathematical knowledge in ways that are meaningful and fun. n The childminder assesses children's progress effectively and identifies any areas

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where they need more support with their learning. She works in partnership with parents to overcome issues such as difficulties with children's toileting or eating. This shared approach helps to swiftly close any gaps in children's learning and promotes their good progress. n Parents are delighted with the childminder's service and describe her as a 'constant source of support'. They comment on the loving and nurturing relationship between the childminder and their children, which reassures them

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5 December 2023 that their children are happy and safe in her care. Parents recognise the progress their children have made since joining the childminder's provision. They appreciate the clear and regular communication, which keeps them well informed about their children's development. n The childminder plans a variety of learning experiences based around children's individual interests. This helps children to feel motivated and to enjoy their learning. For example, the childminder recognises children's fascination with vehicles and provides small toys for them to play with. Children concentrate and practise their hand-eye coordination as they join pieces of a toy train track. They are keen to learn the names of different vehicles, which helps to broaden their vocabularies. n Overall, the childminder implements her curriculum well. However, occasionally, when children lose interest in activities, the childminder does not act quickly

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enough to adapt her teaching. Therefore, children become distracted and fidgety, and do not learn as much as they could from the experiences. n The childminder speaks with enthusiasm about the diversity of children attending. She ensures that children's home languages and cultures are reflected in the experiences she provides. For example, the childminder reads children a story about a grandmother who lives in another country. Afterwards, she asks the children about the special names that they use for their own grandparents. This helps children to learn about their similarities and differences. n The childminder helps children to enjoy healthy and active lifestyles. For instance, she provides nutritious snacks and home-cooked meals, which children thoroughly enjoy. She ensures that children get plenty of vigorous exercise and outdoor play, which contributes to their physical health and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She attends training to strengthen her knowledge of safeguarding further. The childminder knows about a wide range of issues that may affect children's safety and welfare. She can identify the signs of child abuse and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if there is an allegation made about her or a household member. She uses risk assessments effectively and regularly checks her equipment and resources, to maintain a safe and secure environment for children.

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should:

n develop teaching further to help maintain children's interest and engagement during adult-initiated activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495252 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10308543 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 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 20 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Wanstead, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder operates her provision from Tuesday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout most of 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home she uses for childminding and explained her curriculum for children. n The inspector observed a range of learning experiences. She had discussions with the childminder, to help her evaluate the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' verbal and written feedback. She also observed and spoke to children, to help assess their experiences with the childminder. n The childminder ensured that relevant documents were available for the inspector to view.

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Inspection activities

5 December 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

5 December 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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