Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24/03/2014 19/07/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: Not Met Previous inspection: 3

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a limited understanding of the requirement to carry out a progress check for two-year-old children to support their ongoing learning and development.  The childminder does not make robust use of risk assessments to effectively identify and minimise potential hazards in the garden to promote children's well-being, which is a breach of a safeguarding and welfare requirement as set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the associated requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has a sound understanding of her role to safeguard children and follow appropriate reporting procedures in the event of concerns that a child is at risk or if an allegation is made against her to protect children's welfare.  The childminder understands the need to keep Ofsted of any issues that may affect her suitability to care for children, in line with requirements.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder promotes children's behaviour through praise and encouragement and the use of clear boundaries and expectations to support children's well-being.  The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of how to provide children with a range of activities and to monitor their development through observation and assessment to support and challenge their learning so they make progress in all areas.  The childminder has in place a range of resources to support children's care, learning and development needs.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of promoting a healthy lifestyle by providing balanced meals and through planning regular outdoor play so that children get plenty of fresh air and exercise.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents to support their children's needs, sharing information with them regularly, though her partnerships with other settings children attend are less effective in supporting good information sharing to

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The provision does not meet requirements

benefit the children.  The childminder has a positive attitude towards driving improvement through evaluating her provision and attending further training in order to improve outcomes for children in her care.

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 discussed the childminder's practice with her.

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Inspection activities

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

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Inspection activities

 The inspector saw the range of resources available to meet children's individual needs.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with grandchild in a residential area of Stratford within the London Borough of Newham. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is available for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is currently caring for one child in the early years age group before school as and when required. The childminder also cares for children aged from over five years to 10 years before and after school. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. At the time of the inspection there were no children present.

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must:

 improve knowledge and understanding of how to review the progress of children when they are aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning

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must:

 ensure risk assessments are used to identify and minimise hazards in the garden in relation to the shed glass panels and decorating materials to safeguard children's well-being.

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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:

 ensure risk assessments are undertaken of the premises and equipment, at least once in each calendar year, and immediately where the need for an assessment arises to ensure all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).  ensure risk assessments are undertaken of the premises and equipment, at least once in each calendar year, and immediately where the need for an assessment arises to ensure all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks (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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY336009 Local authority Newham Inspection number 962186 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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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

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

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