Childminder, Out-of school day care in Havering

This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming home-from-home environment. She is kind and supportive to all children, who swiftly build strong and trusting attachments with her. The childminder empowers children to share their opinions politely and confidently. For instance, she has responded to children's requests for an area where they can relax and enjoy quiet activities. The childminder has further promoted children's 'ownership' of the area. For example, she has provided resources for them to create a sign and supported their rules for using the space. Children show they are relaxed and comfortable as they freely choose from the activities and resources provided.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides a rich and varied range of activities for children. This includes real-life experiences that help to prepare children for later life. For example, the childminder helps children to understand about how to vote by taking them to a polling station. The childminder has high expectations for children. She is clear about the rules and boundaries in place and models how to treat others with respect and care. Because of this, children know what is expected of them and their behaviour is consistently very good. Older children are positive role models for their younger peers. They help them to follow routines, such as sanitising their hands and removing their shoes when they arrive at the childminder's.

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n The childminder has a highly professional and organised approach to her role. She keeps up to date with mandatory training and regularly updates her procedures, to help her to keep children safe and well. The childminder strives to continuously improve her practice. She undertakes a wide range of professional reading and courses. This enables her to provide consistent high-quality experiences for children. The childminder describes how recent training has helped her to respond more effectively to children's individual interests. n The childminder knows children well and provides a stimulating environment to ignite their imaginations and curiosity. Children confidently explore their own ideas and make choices about their play. For instance, they have great fun playing with water, as they try to keep cool during hot weather. n Children show that they feel valued and secure at the childminder's setting. They

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confidently discuss their differences and are proud of what makes them unique. For instance, children are keen to demonstrate different styles of singing and dancing. They happily share and exchange ideas with their friends, ensuring that everyone who wishes to join in is included. Children thoroughly enjoy performing together, showing pride in their achievements. n The childminder is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles for children. She

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18 June 2025 ensures that they have plenty of exercise, which includes daily outdoor play. The childminder teaches children about the importance of having a balanced diet. She encourages them to suggest meals and snacks to add to the weekly menus. This supports children's awareness and interest in healthy eating. Children show a developing understanding of their own physical needs. For example, they remember that they need to apply sunscreen and drink plenty of water during hot weather. n The childminder places a strong focus on teaching children the language of feelings and emotions. On rare occasions when children have disagreements, she responds calmly and sensitively. The childminder encourages children to use words to explain how they are feeling. She helps them to see the consequences of their behaviour, including how it may upset their peers. This helps children to understand their own emotions and build empathy with others. Children

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demonstrate a strong sense of belonging, saying, 'We are all safe with the childminder.' n Parents and carers are incredibly complimentary about the childminder's provision. They describe a safe environment, where their children are really happy. Parents comment on the excellent communication and state that the childminder 'goes out of her way' to meet children's individual needs. The childminder ensures that there is also effective partnership working with staff at the schools children also attend. This consistent and joined-up approach enables children to thrive.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487033 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10398075 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder operates her service before and after school, during term time.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around her premises and explained how she organises the early years provision. n The inspector observed a range of routines and activities and assessed the impact on children's well-being and enjoyment. n The childminder and inspector discussed leadership issues, such as safeguarding and the childminder's professional development. The childminder also provided key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection, to find out about their views and experiences of the provision. She also took account of parents' written feedback.

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18 June 2025 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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