Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/05/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are helped to feel secure because the childminder is friendly, warm and attentive to their needs.  Children's good health is maintained because the childminder knows and understands how to reduce the risk of passing on germs or cross infection.  The childminder positively interacts with children and provides them with a suitable range of activities that helps to support their development and learning.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not keep a record of children's arrival and departure times.  The childminder has not obtained parental consent for children to take part in outings.  The childminder has few books that are developmentally appropriate for babies.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed activities in the main room used for childminding purposes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's training certificates.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Plaistow, within the London Borough of Newham. The childminder uses the whole the ground floor and a third bedroom on the first floor for childminding purposes. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently minding one child in the early years age group. The childminder also offers care for children aged over five years old during after school hours. The childminder takes children on outings to local parks, shops and the library. She also walks to local schools to take and collect children.

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must:

 keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance

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must:

 obtain written parental permission for children to take part in outings.

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

 provide a range of board books, cloth books and stories to share with babies.

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who attend

The childminder is starting to monitor children's progress through observing them at play and by taking photographs to record children's achievements. This helps her to identify children's stage of development and to plan future activities to support children's development and learning. The childminder tunes into the different ways in which young children communicate their wants and needs. For example, the childminder knows by young children's hand movements and their cry if they want to be picked up, if they are hungry or if they need a nappy change. This means that young children are able to make themselves understood through actions and sounds. The childminder talks to the children about what she is doing when helping to prepare them for their meal, thus enabling young children to link the words to the childminder's actions. Children's language skills are appropriately supported. For example, children are learning to sing simple rhymes and the

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who attend

childminder repeats words to help them become aware of sounds. She also provides babies with musical toys that encourage them to listen and respond to melodies. This helps to develop babies listening skills.

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who attend

Babies explore and investigate the toys that are laid out around them. For example, they closely observe the toy trumpet and regularly repeat banging actions when playing with the toy trumpet. The childminder has begun to take the children out on trips to the shops and parks. This helps them to understand the features of their local community. Children also benefit from visits to the library as this helps them to develop a healthy interest in books. However, the childminder has few books that are developmentally appropriate for babies, which reduces their opportunities to handle, discover and explore the world of books.

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

The childminder works with parents to plan a settling-in process that is tailored to meet children's individual needs. For example, the parent and the childminder agree to stagger the time the babies spend at the childminder's home, starting with shorter hours and extending the time throughout the first week. Parents provide the childminder with babies' comfort aids, and she ensures that these are placed near the babies for when they need it. Children's emotional wellbeing is appropriately supported through receiving lots of warmth and affection from the childminder. This results in children developing close relationships with the childminder and feeling secure. The childminder follows babies' individual care routines from home for milk feeds, eating and sleeping. This promotes consistency of care and contributes to babies' physical wellbeing. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of managing children's behaviour according to their stage

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

of development. This includes distraction and simple explanation to enable children to learn right from wrong.

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

The childminder ensures that the areas for feeding the babies and changing their nappies are clean. She uses appropriate hygiene practices to reduce the risk of cross infection. Young children are supported well when the childminder cleans their hands before and after eating meals. This means they begin to develop an understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene to maintain their good health. The childminder offers children drinks of water to help ensure that they do not get thirsty throughout the day, which helps to keep them healthy. Children's independence is developing through the childminder's encouragement. For example, the childminder puts the babies' hands gently on the bottle to encourage them to hold their bottles independently. The childminder provides babies with a sufficient range of physical play experiences and resources to help them to gain physical skills appropriate for their stage of development. For example, by supporting

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

babies' mobility and further developing their growing independence.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates sound understanding of the indicators that would cause concern and the procedures to follow in order to promote the welfare of the children. For example, she knows to record and report matters of concerns to the relevant external agencies. The childminder is vigilant and makes sure that small items that could cause choking are not accessible to babies. She regularly checks all areas in the house that children come into contact with to reduce the risk of hazards. Children benefit from a range of safety measures, for example, stairgates, smoke detectors and socket covers. The childminder keeps a record of information about the children to help ensure that the needs of the children are met. However, she has not obtained written parental permission for children to take part in outings, as required. The childminder's certificate of registration and a valid public liability insurance certificate are prominently on display for parents to

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provision

see. Consequently, this helps parents to feel reassured about the provision of care for their children. However, the childminder does not always keep a record of the children's arrival and departure times, as required. Although these are breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, the weaknesses in record keeping do not have a significant impact to children's welfare and well-being; therefore children are safeguarded appropriately overall.

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provision

The childminder has appropriately addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection. This has resulted in a suitable range of developmentally appropriate toys, including anti-discriminatory toys and equipment for children's comfort and safety. The childminder is aware of her strengths and some of the weaknesses in her practice. She is keen to improve the outcomes for children and has taken steps to attend a number of training courses to develop her knowledge and skills in paediatric first aid, food safety and safeguarding. This helps to support the welfare of children. The childminder is developing sound working relationships with parents. For example, she respects parents' wishes regarding their children's care. This enables children to receive individual care and attention. The childminder gives daily feedback to parents about their child's day and this helps to promote continuity of care. The childminder shows parents photographs of their

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provision

children at play and gives them feedback about how their child is progressing. The childminder has an awareness of how to work in partnership with other professionals, agencies and childminders in order to support continuity of care and learning for children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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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 action. 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 EY286460 Local authority Newham Inspection number 911611 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

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