Mrs Janet Lilian Long

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

Children are happy and comfortable in the care of the childminder. They form strong bonds with her. Children spontaneously come to the childminder for cuddles and to snuggle on her lap with a book. The childminder is a good role model and is clear about her expectations of children's behaviour. Children are kind and respectful to their friends and to the childminder. The childminder is gentle but clear when reminding children to share resources or waiting for their turn. Children listen well and are happy to help tidy up and set up the chairs for lunch. The childminder helps children to begin to understand their feelings. She encourages them to express themselves through words and gestures.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children well and builds the curriculum around their interests. Children eagerly explore the inside and outside play opportunities. They show good concentration when filling and pouring in the sand and water tray. The childminder plans outings to local beaches and greenspaces to encourage children to be physically active and enjoy nature. She has clear expectations of what she wants children to learn while they are in her care. The childminder has good relationships with parents and carers. She values their input and welcomes their support. This helps children to feel safe and relaxed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations of children. She understands the important role early years professionals have in children's lives. The childminder plans activities that are interesting and engaging indoors and in the garden. For example, children concentrate for long periods while playing with wet sand in a tray. The childminder continues to add water to show children how the texture changes. Children have access to well-loved books and stories that they share with the childminder, who is skilled in encouraging children to remember the story and help her to tell it. n Feedback from parents and carers is very positive. The appreciate the efforts the childminder makes to build strong relationships with children from when they start settling in. The childminder works in partnership with parents, sharing photos and video of children as they engage in learning. They have daily chats about the activities children have enjoyed and how much they have eaten.

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need to do better?

However, the childminder does not consistently collect information on children's care routines and development, when they first start attending, so she can plan what to teach children from the beginning as she begins to observe them. n The childminder keeps children safe in her care. Children wear sunscreen and hats to keep them safe in the garden and they wash hands before enjoying their lunch. The childminder is respectful of children's privacy, particularly while changing children's nappies. However, at times, the childminder does not let

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need to do better?

29 August 2024 children practise their self-help skills, such as drying their hands and putting on their hats. This does not fully support children to become independent. n The childminder links with local childminders for support and advice. She reflects on the curriculum she provides for children and keeps her knowledge and training up to date. The childminder seeks the support of the local authority's early years team as necessary. n Children benefit from outings and exercise in the fresh air. They enjoy using the childminder's garden, as well as local parks and beaches. Children can chose to play inside or outside, and the childminder ensures that she provides interesting activities for children in all areas. n The childminder understands how important songs and stories are for children's speech and language development. She offers every opportunity for children to look at books with her or on their own. Children ask for their favourite 'Gruffalo'

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need to do better?

books and concentrate well on finishing the story for the childminder. The childminder encourages children to use their memory to recall other books and stories they like. Children talk excitedly about the books they love.

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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 extend information collected from parents about their child's development when they first start to attend n increase opportunities for children to become confident to help and take care of themselves during the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118816 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10355044 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 15 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide 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 childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. 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. n The inspector took account of feedback from parents. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

29 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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Inspection activities

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