Miles, Patricia

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 here and form warm and nurturing relationships with the childminder. The childminder is highly attuned to children's individual needs and supports them with sensitivity and patience. She plans an appropriate curriculum for all children, offering stimulating activities based on their needs and interests, which helps children make good progress in their learning and development. The environment is clean and organised, with children understanding and following routines and boundaries. Politeness is encouraged throughout the day, so children learn to say please and thank you. They respond positively to instructions, taking turns in their play and tidying away resources after they have finished using them. This contributes to children respecting their environment and learning social skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder places great emphasis on supporting children's communication and language, so stories, songs and rhymes are a core part of children's day. Children choose books and sit together as the childminder skilfully engages them, using props to bring stories to life for them. The childminder helps children to recall past experiences and make links in their learning. Familiar rhymes and songs support children to recognise sounds in words, learn new vocabulary, and develop their listening and attention skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses information collected from parents to assess children's needs effectively. She requests support from external agencies in a timely manner. This means that children's individual needs are consistently supported. n The childminder helps children to do things for themselves. They use tissues when they sneeze and cover their mouth when they cough. With praise and encouragement, children use the toilet independently and put their shoes and coats on as they get ready to go out. This contributes to children developing good hygiene and self-care habits. n Children are busy, active and engaged in an environment where they have access to a large variety of interesting and stimulating resources. A large play area in the garden provides opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They learn to jump in and out of hoops, refine their balancing skills and learn how to pedal a bicycle. With close supervision and support, children learn

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need to do better?

how to handle and use scissors with confidence. This helps to develop their hand-eye coordination and strengthen their hand muscles. n The childminder plans and offers children inspiring and stimulating outdoor learning opportunities. Recent outings involved children going to a farm and taking part in a book trail. They fed the animals and learned more about what it takes to look after them. The childminder supports children to be aware of their surroundings, learning about road safety and how to keep themselves safe when

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need to do better?

10 April 2025 they are out and about. n The childminder promotes a sense of belonging for children and families. She offers activities and resources so children can learn more about the rich and diverse backgrounds that make up their community. She works closely with parents to ensure that their cultural and religious events are celebrated and valued. n Learning is fun and interesting for children. They chase bubbles excitedly and giggle as they feel them burst on their skin. The childminder introduces new words as she helps children to think about the 'direction' the wind is blowing the bubbles. However, she does not consistently extend children's thinking skills so that they gain the maximum learning from each activity. n Parent feedback shows they highly value the service the childminder offers. They share that their children are safe here and flourish with the childminder. They value the warm and caring environment the childminder provides and appreciate

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the time and effort she puts into planning activities. This helps to provide consistent support for children's overall development. n The childminder keeps up to date with developments in the early years by accessing training and networking with other childminders in the community. She is passionate about her practice and works hard to ensure that the children she looks after are happy, healthy and safe in her care.

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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 consistently provide opportunities to support children to extend their thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118834 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10380336 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 5 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Harold Wood, Essex. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk of her provision and explained her approach to learning. n A leadership discussion was held with the childminder. n The inspector gained some views from parents about the childminder and her provision. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of the education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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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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