Childminder in Havering

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a broad and ambitious curriculum. She describes how when children start with her, she collects information about their interests and development so far. The childminder explains how she uses this information alongside her own observations to understand and support what it is children need to learn next. n The childminder recognises the importance of having high expectations of children and promoting their independence. She explains how she provides children with opportunities to practise self-care skills, such as putting on their coats for the garden and helping to cut fruits during snack time. n The childminder understands the importance of developing rules and boundaries with children, so that they learn how to engage positively within the environment and with others. The childminder describes how she facilitates children's play, so that children learn to share and take turns. She explains how

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she supports children to develop emotional resilience, learning how to express their feelings and how their behaviours may affect others. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she provides parents with a weekly summary of what children will be focusing on that week. This is followed up with daily verbal feedback and suggestions to continue home learning. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles to children. She describes how she takes children to the local market to choose fruits to taste. The childminder explains how she works in partnership with parents to ensure meals children receive are nutritiously balanced. n The childminder is reflective in her practice, regularly seeking feedback from those who use her service. The childminder continues to promote her own professional development by attending regular training offered through her local

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authority. n The childminder has a robust understanding of her responsibility for keeping children safe from harm and abuse. She is confident in the procedures she needs to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder ensures that her environment and any places of interest she visits with children are fully risk assessed.

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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 EY497450 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10368395 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 4 Date of previous inspection 19 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Harold Hill in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder works from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. The childminder receives early education funding for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector held discussion around the learning and development requirements. n The inspector and the childminder had discussions around the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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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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