Childminder 118881

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are exceptionally happy and feel secure in this warm, nurturing and child- oriented setting. The childminder knows children and their families extremely well. She supports them to the very best of her ability. Children show a 'can-do' attitude. They explore the environment and activities with enthusiasm. Children are at the heart of the childminder's curriculum. She has a clear intent for children's learning and plans exciting ways to ignite children's curiosity. The childminder provides awe- inspiring experiences. For example, children enjoy reading 'The Gruffalo'. To build on children's interest in the book, the childminder takes them to an interactive Gruffalo trail at a country park. This deepens children's learning and builds on their literacy skills.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides a wealth of experiences that engage and ignite children's curiosity and love of nature. Children learn about the world around them. For example, the childminder takes them on several trips each week to local parks, woodland and forests. Children delight as they travel on different modes of transport. The childminder teaches children about life cycles when they visit the local duck pond.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is impeccable. They are incredibly polite. Children gain excellent levels of empathy and kindness. For example, they respect each other immensely. Children learn to name their feelings and express how they feel. Parents and carers speak very highly of the childminder. They state they are fully informed and involved in their children's learning. Parents speak of the practical and emotional support they receive from the childminder, not just for their children but as a whole family.

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need to do better?

n The well-established and experienced childminder makes sure that children are included in the local community. They take regular trips to the local library, shops, garden centres and playgroups. The childminder uses these experiences to build on children's prior learning and to help build their social skills exceptionally well. She forms excellent links with other childminders and teachers at the local pre-school and primary school. This ensures that children confidently transition between settings with ease. n The childminder has a clear vision of what children need to learn next. She has an excellent understanding of the different ways in which children learn. Children are fascinated by the learning experiences the childminder provides. The childminder takes very prompt action to ensure that children receive targeted support for any identified learning needs. This helps all children to make consistent and excellent progress in relation to their starting points in

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8 September 2025 development. n The childminder establishes inspirational relationships with children. She gets to know children's individual personalities, routines and interests extraordinarily well. Children show high levels of positive well-being and self-motivation. Excellent relationships with parents ensure that there is a constant two-way flow of information. For example, parents shared photos of their family holiday with the childminder, who uses this information to share stories with children. Children delight in this and speak eagerly about their holidays. n The curriculum has a strong focus on guiding children to develop their communication skills and build a wide vocabulary. The childminder asks relevant questions that give children the opportunity to think and comment. When helping children to mix paints, the childminder introduces new concepts, such as different shades of colour. Pre-school children excel for their age and speak

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confidently in sentences of 10 words and more. They revel in looking at books and skilfully retell stories using their own words. n Children have a wealth of opportunities to develop their independence. For example, they learn to use the toilet, wash their hands and put on their shoes. The childminder helps children to build these skills from an early age. The childminder is extremely sensitive when dealing with children's intimate care needs. She always seeks consent from even the youngest children before helping them to clean their faces or change their nappies. The childminder provides a superb range of healthy, nutritious meals. She provides advice on healthy food ideas to parents who provide packed lunches for their children. n The childminder prioritises her professional development. She regularly undertakes focused training to expand her knowledge and improve outcomes for children. The childminder evaluates her practice and applies new learning to

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introduce positive changes. Therefore, children benefit from high-quality care in an adaptable learning environment that meets their needs extremely well. The childminder ensures that any assistants she works with update their knowledge regularly to ensure that they maintain a very high quality of 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 118881 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10398817 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Upminster, in the London Borough of Havering. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder and her assistant hold relevant childminding qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the teaching and learning taking place at the setting. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

8 September 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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Inspection activities

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