Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22/01/2013 05/03/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Met How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder makes good use of incidental opportunities to promote children's learning.  Children enjoy their play in a secure and safe environment.  Children explore a range of sounds through using musical instruments and they enjoy listening and moving to music.  The childminder's ongoing commitment to training has had an encouraging impact on quality of care provided for the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 children have insufficient range of books and resources that show positive images of aspects of society.parents are not encouraged to contribute to their child's ongoing assessments.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector asked the childminder questions in order to assess the childminder's understanding with regards to safeguarding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read parents written comments to ascertain if they are satisfied with the service offered to them and their child.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives with her partner and their school age children in the Beckton area, within the London Borough of Newham, close to public transport links and schools. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. The bathroom facilities are located on the first floor of the premises. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register. She is currently minding one child in this age group. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder goes to toddler groups regularly. She is able to take and collect children from the local schools. The childminder operates all year round between 8am and 6pm daily.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop the range of books and resources which represents children's diverse backgrounds and promotes anti-discriminatory practices

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 encourage parents to contribute to their child's ongoing assessment to strengthen parents involvement in their child's learning and development

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who attend

The childminder gives good support to promote young children's language development. For example, she speaks clearly and repeats words and labels objects in the room. In addition to this, the childminder talks to young children about the sequences of actions she is doing while changing their nappies to enable young children to link words with actions. Young children are able to make themselves understood through actions and gestures. For example, they point to objects out of reach. Additionally, young children are developing self-confidence as they hold the childminder's hand and lead her to toys in the storage box. The childminder knows young children's favourite toys and activities and provides them with many opportunities to play with musical instruments. Young children are beginning to explore the sound of musical instruments as they use drum sticks to tap on the drums and shake the maracas. Young children enjoy listening to music and express

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who attend

themselves by moving their arms and nodding their heads. The childminder provides young children with resources that they can grasp, press and turn knobs. This helps to support young children in developing their fine hand movements.

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who attend

Children's progress is closely monitored as the childminder regularly observes and records children's achievements. The childminder produces photographs that illustrate children's achievements and the progress they are making. She uses her notes to identify the next steps in children's learning and development and plans future activities to help move them on. Young children become aware of number names because the childminder sings number rhymes, count toys and objects and point to numbers on wall displays. Young children's social development is encouraged. For example, they are provided with regular opportunities to play alongside other children and take part in group activities when visiting toddler groups. The childminder draws young children's attention to new experiences outdoors in order to stimulate their interest. For example, she takes the children outside to see, touch and hold the snow. This activity helps children to begin to

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who attend

explore the natural environment. The childminder help children to become aware of their own and other cultures through a range of resources and celebrating festivals, although fewer resources reflect positive images of disability and gender.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children settle very well in the childminder's home because she works closely with parents to devise a settling in process that is tailored to the children's individual needs. Additionally, the childminder gathers relevant information before the children are placed in her care. This ensures that children's individual routines are in place immediately when they start and promotes continuity of care. The childminder creates a warm, caring and comfortable environment that helps to foster children's sense of security. Young children are developing a close trusting relationship with the childminder because she is caring and attentive to their individual needs. The childminder knows the children very well and recognises the signs for when they need a nappy change or want to sleep. This contributes to children's emotional wellbeing. The childminder is able to speak in the children's home language and at times repeats familiar words in Yoruba. This helps the

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

children to acknowledge their home language and see it as being important.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Young children are beginning to develop their own preferences as they frequently choose specific toys, such as musical instruments and other toys that make sounds. They use a range of good quality toys and resources that are appropriate for their age and stage of development. Young children benefit from playing in a spacious environment that allows them to move around freely and play safely. They move between two rooms to select toys from the storage box and to observe the snow through the kitchen door. Young children learn simple rules that help keep them safe when playing.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children's good health is well promoted because the childminder has effective procedures in place to reduce the risk of germs and the spread of infection. For example, the childminder cleans work top surfaces before and after use, checks the dates on food packets, and washes both her hands and young children's hands after each nappy change. Fresh drinking water is available at all times for the children so that they do not get thirsty. The childminder places young children's feeding bottles where they can reach them. Consequently, young children are beginning to help themselves to a drink when they need to.

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provision

Children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. This is because the childminder has good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and knows how to proceed if she has concerns about a child. Children are kept secure as the childminder has procedures in place to prevent unwanted visitors gaining access. She also keeps a record of when visitors attend so that in the event of any allegation she has details of when other adults were present during childminding hours. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. She carries out regular risk assessment indoors, outdoors and before going out on trips to reduce the risk of potential hazards to children. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first aid certificate and keeps a fully stocked first aid box. This means that she can give appropriate care if a child sustains an injury. The childminder keeps and maintains relevant documentation, which contributes to the welfare of the children.

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provision

The childminder uses comprehensive policies and procedures to guide her in the care she provides for the children. These procedures contribute to the safety and welfare of the children. The childminder is committed to the continuous improvement of her practice. She has fully addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection. Additionally, the childminder has attended a number of training courses and gained a qualification in childcare, which enables her to deliver the educational programme and effectively support the children's learning and development. The childminder self-evaluates her practice and the service she offers. She identifies her strengths and also areas to develop to provide better outcomes for children.

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provision

Partnership with parents is good. The childminder shares policies with parents at the earliest opportunities to ensure that they are kept well informed about the provision for their child. She works closely with parents during the settling in process and respects their wishes. This enables her to meet children's individual needs regarding routines. Parents are encouraged to take part in an initial assessment of their child at the start of their child's placement. However, parents are not involved in contributing to their child's ongoing observation and assessments. The childminder encourages parents to share their views about the provision through questionnaires. She acts upon parents' comments by providing clarification about any aspects of care so that parents can have a clearer understanding about her procedures. For example, the childminder explained the contingency arrangements that are in place for in the event of an emergency to ensure

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provision

the careful supervision of children at all times.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273157 Local authority Newham Inspection number 812762 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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