Childminder in Havering

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of maintaining continued professional development. For example, since the last inspection she has completed a range of relevant training, such as developing children's speech and language. This helps her to extend her skills and knowledge in order to enhance her teaching practice and children's learning. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health. She teaches children the importance of good hygiene and provides daily exercise and fresh air to encourage a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour. She knows the importance of teaching children how to manage their emotions and develop positive attitudes towards others and themselves. The childminder also recognises that building strong relationships with children supports their personal and emotional well-being. n The childminder understands the importance of children having a varied

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curriculum that is appropriate for different ages, abilities and backgrounds to help them make progress. She explains the value of planning opportunities for children to play outdoors to promote their physical well-being and to learn about the wider world. For example, the childminder has taken children for visits to the theatre, local parks and to the library. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she uses observation and assessment to effectively plan for children's individual interests and to support their next stage of development. The childminder, also has a good understanding of how and when to complete the required progress checks for two-year-old children. n The childminder understands the importance of collaborating with parents to extend children's learning and share the progress children make. She understands the importance of self-evaluating her practice and values feedback

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from parents, the children and other professionals. n The childminder understands the importance of supervising the children in her care and completes risk assessments to ensure that a safe and secure environment is provided. Furthermore, the childminder's pediatric first-aid certification is current and her public liability insurance is renewed on an annual basis.

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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 EY538784 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10351900 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Dagenham, within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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15 August 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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