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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder and her two assistants are friendly and approachable. They offer children a wide range of exciting play experiences across all areas of learning. The childminder's home is spacious and well resourced, which helps children to explore with a sense of confidence. Children are eager and happy to attend the childminder's home. Young children make good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder and her assistants encourage early speech by babbling responses and introducing new words for children to hear and repeat. Children build their vocabulary of single words and sounds.

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The provision is good

Toddlers enjoy lots of individual attention and cuddles. This helps them to feel safe and secure. They build positive relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Children enjoy listening to familiar stories while snuggling up with the childminder's assistant in the book area. Older children investigate the speed of small vehicles as they push them down a ramp. Children are confident and enthusiastic learners. The childminder and her assistants have high expectations of children's behaviour. They are good role models for children and are consistent in praising them throughout the day. This helps to build children's self-esteem effectively. Children acquire the skills they need to help them with the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants have a secure understanding of the early years learning and development requirements. They know children's individual needs and interests very well. The childminder observes and assesses what children have achieved and plans a range of interesting activities for their next stage of learning. For example, toddlers who enjoy playing with soft balls giggle with delight as they learn to throw, catch and roll. n Overall, the childminder's and her assistants' teaching is good. They follow the children's lead and support what children want to do. The childminder provides suitably challenging experiences to help them concentrate and persevere. For example, older children learn to grip large tweezers as they sort and count small objects. However, the childminder does not always adapt activities well enough to ensure that younger children are fully engaged and benefit from the activities

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available. n Children are naturally curious and enjoy exploring materials with their senses, including water and fake snow. They love to touch and feel the snow with their hands. The childminder's assistant uses new vocabulary to describe the snow as 'soft', 'cold' and 'squidgy'. While playing, toddlers develop their small-muscle skills and learn to create ball shapes. They also learn the names of animals that live in colder regions like polar bears, seals, and penguins.

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17 January 2024 n Children benefit from freshly prepared, healthy meals, and special dietary needs are catered for sufficiently. Routine activities are used effectively to support children's growing independence. For example, the youngest children are helped to use a spoon to feed themselves. n The childminder and her assistants consistently praise children for their achievements. They successfully divert the attention of toddlers from any emerging disagreements. Toddlers behave very well. n The childminder plans regular trips to enrich her curriculum and develop children's awareness of the world around them. Children get to explore parks and woodlands, where they get plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. They also participate in local playgroups and visit the library. This enhances children's personal and social skills while interacting with other children. n The childminder has established good partnerships with parents and other

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childcare professionals to support children's progress. Parents' testimonials highlight that they value the service that the childminder provides. They feel well supported by the childminder and say their children make progress and enjoy their time with her. n The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to further training and that of her two assistants. She attends a wide range of training, such as early years conferences. She completes online research and listens to relevant podcasts and webinars related to childcare to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. This ensures good standards for children. n The childminder has started to evaluate her practice. However, she does not always include the views and ideas of parents, children and her assistants to improve her provision further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n consider more closely how to adapt activities to ensure all younger children fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities n develop the self-evaluation process even further and include the views of assistants, parents and children to help to plan for continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2646508 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10308652 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 3 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in South Woodford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder works alongside two assistants. The childminder holds a qualification at level 6. Her assistants hold relevant childcare qualifications, one at level 3 and one at level 2. The childminder is available to care for children Monday to Thursday, from 7.45am to 6pm, all year round.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector talked to both of the childminder's assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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