Childminder in Havering

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 creates a warm and inviting environment. She uses the settling-in period to gather information about children's individual needs and interests from parents. This helps the childminder to support children to settle and gain an understanding of their starting points in development. The childminder uses this knowledge to plan interesting activities that meet the individual learning needs of children and build on what they already know.

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The provision is good

Children are happy, confident and inquisitive. They approach the inspector to introduce themselves and ask questions. Children benefit from positive interactions and a caring approach from the childminder and her assistants. For example, when children become unsettled, the childminder comforts them with cuddles and gentle words, and distracts them with interesting activities.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children acquire good social skills. They interact well with their friends and are keen to help each other. For instance, children share toys when they see their friends would like a turn. Children show a keen interest in learning and excitedly join in group activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works well with her co-childminder. She provides children with a curriculum that enables children to build on what they already know and gain new skills and knowledge. The childminder uses her observations to identify any emerging needs. She works in partnership with parents and the local authority to support children to meet their next steps in learning. The childminder adapts activities to children's ages and abilities. This inclusive practice supports children to make good progress from their starting points in development. n The childminder and her assistants support children who are learning to speak English as an additional language well. They speak to children in English and Bulgarian. Children respond and follow instructions in both languages. At group times, children choose English and Bulgarian songs. They enjoy singing and doing the actions. n Children behave well and develop positive friendships. The childminder supports

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need to do better?

children to resolve minor conflict situations to help them to learn what behaviours are not acceptable. Consequently, children make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. n Children demonstrate independence skills. They put on their own shoes, choose their own activities and feed themselves. The childminder sometimes gives older children spoons to eat with. This means that they do not have consistent opportunities to develop the skills they need to use a knife and fork.

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26 June 2024 n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy snacks, such as fruit and vegetables and healthy home-cooked meals. The childminder caters for children's allergies and dietary requirements. In the garden, children develop their physical skills by moving in different ways, such as climbing, running and jumping. They develop their smaller physical skills, for example, when exploring activities such as play dough and puzzles. n Parents speak highly of the setting. They comment on the friendly and nurturing environment and say their children enjoy attending. Parents appreciate the supportive and accommodating approach in the service the childminder provides. The childminder gathers key information about children from their parents and shares updates on children's development.

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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 promote older children's independence and physical skills further, such as by consistently providing the type of cutlery at mealtimes to prepare them for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2652186 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10260177 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Collier Row, in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder works with another childminder and assistants at the same address and trading name of Vili's Childminding Ltd. She is available to mind children Monday to Sunday, from 7am to 7pm, 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. 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.

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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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Inspection activities

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