Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25/01/2013 06/01/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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

 Children engage in a varied range of activities both in home and through outings which supports their learning and development well.  Children have developed strong attachments with the childminder and her family enabling them to feel a good sense of belonging.  There are good systems in place for the sharing of children's progress with parents.  The childminder knows children well and ensures their individual needs are effectively met.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to be involved in their children's ongoing observations and 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 and children during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documents including children's development records, polices and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had ongoing discussion with the childminder regarding her practice throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the resources on offer and how they are organised to support children's learning.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and three children. The family live in a residential area of East Ham in the London Borough of Newham. Children have access to the whole of the ground floor and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The family have two cats. The childminder is currently caring for six children in the early years age group full-time and part-time. The childminder also cares for children over five years after school. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Children regularly attend local community groups. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children.

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

 involve parents as part of the ongoing observation and assessment process and they have regular opportunities to add to records

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who attend

Children are cared for in a warm and family like environment. Children refer to the childminder and her assistant as aunty and uncle demonstrating caring and trusting relationships. Children are making good progress in all areas of learning because the childminder plans a varied range of experiences to support their learning. Younger children's early communication skills are developing well. This is because through everyday routines the childminder encourages children to build their vocabulary by using good open-ended questioning techniques. While reading stories to children she encourages their interaction by naming body parts. Children also benefit by frequently imitating and repeating sounds during their play. For example they enjoy repeating "quack quack" whilst playing with the water tray and animals. The childminder further supports children's language development by obtaining key words in their home language. While

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who attend

reading books to children the childminder effectively uses this as an opportunity to help children count the spider's legs. Children also engage in singing number songs to help them recite some number names in sequence, for example, five little ducks, five little mice and one elephant went to play.

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who attend

Established routines help promote younger children's independent skills. This is because they receive little assistance when using the toilet. There are also appropriate aids in place to support their self-help skills, for example a toilet trainer seat and step stool. Children benefit from sensory experiences through taking part in free hand drawing to support their early writing skills. They enjoy dressing up and role play activities enabling them to act out real life situations. While playing with the kitchen in an apron and chef's hat on request they make a cup of tea for the childminder and adults.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She obtains detailed information about children's starting points. The childminder makes good use of observation and assessment records to plan the next steps in children's learning and development. Realistic targets effectively support and challenge children's progress in all areas of learning. The childminder uses a scrapbook alongside children's learning journey as another source of evidence to track their learning. Children attending the setting are from varying backgrounds. Through thoughtful planning children take part in a range of festivals, for example Eid. Children dress up in traditional clothes and learn about the meaning of Eid. There are positive images displayed around the home and children take pleasure in making Asian foods. This helps children gain an understanding of similarities, differences and the wider community.

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

Children are settled in their environment and generally leave their main carers with ease. They display delight when parents drop off their doll to the setting. Subsequently, they show adults their 'baby'. They are mainly cared for in a bright and colourful playroom. The childminder supports children's play well by playing with children at their level. This results in children playing cooperatively with a familiar adult for a period of time. There are useful visual posters displayed in the home to remind children of many aspects of safety while out on outings. For example, road safety awareness and safety while playing in the park. Established daily routines help children from an early age learn about good personal hygiene. This is because children are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times and there is no shoe policy is in place to ensure floor surfaces are hygienic. This reduces the spread of cross infection.

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

The childminder plans a wide range of outdoor experiences, which help children make good progress in their physical skills. They regularly attend community groups, use large equipment while playing in the garden, visit places of interest and soft play areas. Children have access to a wide range of colourful, bright and well-maintained resources to support their learning. Toys are stored at children's level enabling them to make choices about their play.

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

Children learn about healthy eating through the varied range of foods on offer, such as soup, rice with lentils, rice and peas. She has obtained detailed information about dietary customs to ensure children's receive the correct foods. She values parent's wishes as to whether they wish to provide their children's meals. Mealtimes are a relaxed and social occasion where children benefit from talking to adults and each other. Children benefit from consistent praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements. The childminder has a good understanding of managing children's unwanted behaviour enabling them to develop an understanding of right from wrong. The childminder also effectively encourages children to talk about their feelings through discussion and the use of puppets.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures to promote children's welfare. She has kept her knowledge up-to-date by attending a safeguarding course. Children's welfare is further promoted because the childminder undertakes regular risk assessments of the home including the checking of smoke detection equipment to ensure they are in good working order. Relevant documentation, polices and procedures are in place and well maintained to further promote children's well-being.

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provision

The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents. She regularly shares children's developmental records with parents enabling them to gain a good of children's progress and milestones. However, they are not yet fully encouraged to contribute to children's ongoing assessments and add their comments to developmental records. The childminder has implemented a contact book enabling her to share information with parents about children's general well-being and activities. Parents are actively encouraged to attend outings, which further promote positive partnership working. The childminder is committed to all aspects of parental partnerships and has devised a resource pack to support parents with various aspects of child development routines.

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provision

The childminder uses process for self-evaluation well to identify strengths and areas of further development. Subsequently, the childminder wishes to attend further training to support her current knowledge. Parent's views are also sought through ongoing discussions and questionnaires. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement and recommendations made at the last inspection have been addressed. This promotes good outcomes for children.

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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 EY287372 Local authority Newham Inspection number 779131 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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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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