Eldridge, Tracy Jane

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 is dedicated to providing a home-like experience where children feel safe and adjust quickly. She helps children develop strong relationships with her and other children, and ensures that they are happy under her care. The childminder is experienced and plans a suitably challenging curriculum. She encourages and supports children to be independent and confident. For instance, all children eagerly explore their environment and select the toys and resources they want to play with. Children work together enthusiastically to set up a vehicle track, and the childminder encourages and praises their independent choices and teamwork.

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The provision is good

The childminder serves as a positive role model and sets high expectations for all the children. She ensures that the children understand the rules and boundaries she has in place so that they know what is expected of them. Children's behaviour is good and they have positive attitudes towards their learning. The childminder listens carefully to what children have to say, and she responds kindly and without hesitation. For example, children learn that books can be a talking point as they ask questions about the different planets in outer space. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active and to explore the natural world. The childminder plans activities outside the home to give children good social experiences. For instance, children attend playgroup sessions and go on trips to the local woodland, parks, and the library. They meet other children and childminders and build confidence in new social settings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed an ambitious curriculum. She gets to know the children well and is able to discuss their abilities and what she wants them to learn next. She plans activities based on the children's interests. However, at times, she does not use her observations of what children already know, and can do precisely, to plan activities that support children's next steps in learning. However, all children, including those in receipt of additional funding, are making good progress. n Overall, the childminder effectively models language and engages with children, which helps expand their vocabulary and comprehension. However, the childminder, in her enthusiasm, sometimes forgets to use simpler vocabulary and repeat words with children who cannot yet speak. Nonetheless, the children concentrate well and become absorbed in their chosen play. n Children show great curiosity and have fun exploring sand. They discover how

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need to do better?

the sand feels on their hands and younger children describe it as 'smooth' and 'soft'. They develop their small-muscle skills as they scoop and fill the sand into moulds to make animal shapes. They learn how dry sand runs through their

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14 June 2024 fingers and how they can shape and mould with wet sand. n The childminder develops children's imaginative play effectively. For example, children enjoy exploring small-world resources related to space travel. They discuss how astronauts wear special suits to go into space and travel in a spacecraft. Using books, the childminder teaches the children the names of planets such as Mars and Jupiter. She provides suitable resources that reflect diversity in children's play, helping them gain a better understanding of the wider world they live in. n Children develop the necessary skills that help to prepare them for nursery and school. For example, they are keen to use a range of materials, such as chalk and marker pens to support their early writing skills. They put on their own coats and shoes and eagerly put away toys and resources after play. Furthermore, children learn to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing

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hands after playing in the garden and before meals. n The childminder has developed strong partnerships with children and their families. Many families have stayed with the childminder for several years. The childminder gathers a lot of helpful information when children join her. She keeps parents well-informed about their children's learning and progress, and provides ideas for activities that can be done at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder's ongoing support and commitment to them. n The childminder is dedicated to attending regular professional development training to stay updated. Additionally, she has established good connections with other childminders, local schools in the community, and early years professionals. This enables her to exchange valuable information and discuss childcare practice regularly.

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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 make precise use of what is known about children in order to plan opportunities to support their individual next steps more fully n ensure communication methods are developmentally appropriate and engaging, further supporting children's developing language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336995 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10351398 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 7 Date of previous inspection 3 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Collier Row, in the London Borough of Havering. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

14 June 2024 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

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