Childminder EY435462

Overall effectiveness Good

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

p.1

The provision is good

The childminder provides an extremely warm, welcoming and highly stimulating environment for the children in her care. Children arrive happy and eager to explore the range of well-planned and thought-out activities she has organised for them. The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role as an educator and is passionate about offering each child the nurturing home-from-home experience. The experiences and needs of individual children are central to everything the childminder organises. For example, the childminder supports toddlers' curiosity of the world around them. Children thrill at the awe and wonder of shadows she helps them to understand.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder has a clear focus on developing children's language. She models her language clearly, constantly engages children in conversations and uses new vocabulary to help extend their communication and language skills. Singing familiar rhymes and sharing stories are embedded in the daily routine. The childminder recognises the value of supporting learning at home. She has introduced a home book club for children to share their favourite stories with their families to enhance their early reading skills. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging here and are deeply absorbed in what they do. They feel safe and secure. They flourish in the childminder's care.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder is highly effective in supporting children's emotional development. She organises playful and sensitive activities to support children's understanding of feelings, enabling children to manage their behaviour and learn to express themselves confidently.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive care and education to all children. She captures information about their family's celebrations and festivals as well as their individual needs, so they can feel proud of what makes them unique. Children share traditional foods together and make festive cards for each other. They learn about families and communities beyond their own. n The childminder provides a language-rich environment. The thoughtful activities and carefully placed word labels support children's literacy. Children begin to understand the concept of linking sounds of letters to their names and establish connection to words and labels around them. n Children develop extremely well in their gross and fine motor skills. They are skilful in kicking balls, threading beads and holding tools for mark making. n Parent partnership is extremely strong. Parents feel valued and enormously

p.2

need to do better?

supported through the excellent communication, information and advice the

p.2

need to do better?

19 September 2025 childminder provides. They are highly appreciative of the useful suggestions for their child's continued development at home. As a result, children benefit from a fantastic, unified approach. Parents feel completely reassured that their children are safe and happy in the childminder's care. n Children benefit from the well-structured and familiar routines. Throughout the day, children show high levels of independence by selecting their own activities and resources. They are proud to do things for themselves, such as washing and drying their hands, pouring their drinks and using cutlery skilfully when eating. They persist in removing and putting on their shoes. n Over time, the childminder has consistently improved her professional development. She portrays an ambitious vision to furthering her knowledge of the early years pedagogy to continuously improve the teaching she provides children.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle. Children receive varied nutritious and balanced meals and enjoy fresh air and exercise during their daily outings. The childminder recognises the importance of managing children's dietary and health needs and works with other professionals to ensure that their individual requirements are fully supported. However, although the childminder has secure health and safety protocols in place, she does not follow these consistently. On occasion, children's meals are contaminated with other used utensils. This compromises children's health and well-being. n The childminder tunes in to children's individual interests and organises indoor and outdoor experiences to tailor their fascinations. Children consolidate simple mathematical concepts through sorting colourful beads made from different materials and explore the minibeasts in the garden. Children visit the horse

p.3

need to do better?

sanctuary and deer parks and are involved in feeding them. They explore airfields to spot the different aeroplanes. This broadens their understanding of the world around them. n The childminder constantly offers opportunities for children to embed their learning. Children demonstrate this through being deeply engaged in their play and showing consistently positive attitudes to their learning.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n strengthen food hygiene processes to prevent cross-contamination to individual

p.3

should:

19 September 2025 meals, and ensure that children's health and well-being are not compromised.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY435462 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10399171 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2019

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Woodford Green, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The whole of the setting is used for childminding, except the main bedroom. A garden is available for outside play. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder offers the government funded places for eligible children.

p.5

Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection and shared their play.

p.5

Inspection activities

19 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

19 September 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7