Childminder in Havering

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is now operating from secure and suitable premises. She conducts regular risk assessments to ensure children are safe in her care. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She makes good use of training to update her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder knows how to identify and report concerns about children to protect their well-being. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She makes good use of training to update her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder knows how to identify and report concerns about children to protect their well-being. n The childminder is able to explain her intentions for devising a curriculum. She understands about obtaining children's starting points from parents when children first start. She will use this knowledge, together with her own observations of children, to identify and plan for their next steps in learning. The

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childminder also gathers information about children's likes to enable her to plan activities that children will enjoy, to ensure they develop a positive attitude to learning. n Through discussion, the childminder explained about the importance of working with parents and other professionals in the children's lives. The childminder knows how to communicate with parents to ensure they are aware of their child's day and any learning they have acquired. n The childminder explains how she manages children's behaviour, encouraging children to be kind, share and play together. She has a range of suitable resources for children of all ages. This supports children to be interested and excited to explore and learn more. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles, such as good hygiene routines, daily exercise and going outside in the fresh air. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice and attends training

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to ensure that her knowledge and practice continues to ensure children achieve the best outcomes.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311629 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10343417 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 26 February 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Rainham, in the London Borough of Havering. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector looked at and discussed policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder their self-evaluation form and improvement plan. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how they intend to deliver the educational programmes for children.

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31 July 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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31 July 2024 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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