Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11/08/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder forms caring and trusting relationships with the children. She ensures their well-being and security and meets their individual needs.  The childminder plans a wide range of activities for children based on her assessments of their individual needs and interests, and her knowledge and understanding of how young children learn.  Children are safe in the childminder's care as she fully understands and effectively meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents to ensure that all children receive the support they need to progress and succeed in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children experience too long a waiting time for their meals, which causes them to become irritable and unsettle.  Too many activities are presented at one time, in a confined space, which means that children do not learn about routine and how to keep an orderly environment.

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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 observed children engaged in a variety of play-based activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of parents' views by reading parent comments and feedback.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of policies and procedures, suitability records, risk assessments, registers, children's development records and other relevant documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband, and their two young children in a residential area of Beckton within the London Borough of Newham. The premises are situated on the ground floor of a low rise block of flats. The childminder uses the whole of the premises for childminding apart from the master bedroom. There is a communal grassed area that children can access for outdoor play. The childminder walks to the local school to take and collect children. She attends groups at the local children's centre and takes children to the library and the park. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm all year round. There are currently two children attending in the early years age group and one school-aged child. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder supports children who are

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Information about the setting

learning to speak English as an additional language. The family have a pet cat.

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

 involve children in mealtime preparations, or prepare meals in advance, to ensure children get full attention so behaviour concerns are minimised

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

 limit the number of activities set out at one time to ensure that children learn about the need for routine and the importance of keeping an orderly environment.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning of the Early Years Foundation Stage and she understands how children learn through play. She carries out regular observations of children engaged in activities, which she uses to assess and plan for the next steps in their development. The childminder learns about children's likes and dislikes, interests and abilities from initial discussions with parents. She identifies children's starting points by using this information to support her own observations and assessments. She records these details using a secure internet programme to help her to track children's progress against developmental guidelines. Parents can access a daily diary for their own child through this online system using a unique code and they can add their own comments for the childminder to read. The childminder also shares with parents the progress check for children aged two years using this system and parents can provide

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who attend

feedback. The childminder produces a book for each child containing photographs of activities undertaken and examples of children's work. The childminder works closely with parents and shares ideas and activities that parents can do at home to support their children's development. She asks parents to inform her of events that children experience at home so that she can provide continuity of learning in her setting. The childminder provides opportunities for a good range of adult-led and child-initiated play-based activities. The childminder extends children's learning as they play providing interesting and imaginative activities to stimulate their curiosity and imagination. For example, she sets up an ocean scene using blue coloured spaghetti, seashells and sand. Children make sand castles on the pretend beach. Children pour water onto the sand and the childminder discusses with them how the sand changes its

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who attend

appearance and consistency as it absorbs the water. Children freely select resources from an array of good quality toys and books. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well by engaging them in meaningful conversation. She asks open-ended questions to develop thinking skills and she uses words and phrases learned from parents to support children who are learning to speak English as an additional language.

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who attend

Children express their creativity as they add to a large collage of various themes introduced by the childminder to support their learning. Children have free access to a range of creative materials and tools to stimulate their imagination. Children's physical development is promoted as they knead dough and thread laces through cut out cards. Children have daily access to outdoor play in the large enclosed grassed area outside the premises, in the park or children's centre. The childminder helps the children to make small boats from recycled materials. They glue small printed flags to tiny cocktail sticks to make sails for their boats, practising their eye-to-hand coordination. They explore the properties of the materials used for their boats as they find out whether they will float or sink. The childminder supports children to learn skills they will need when they move on to other settings, or school. They learn about shapes and colours and how to represent them

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who attend

on paper. The childminder supports children to learn the best way to hold scissors. They learn how to hold a pencil and practise new writing skills and how to form the letters in their name.

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

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment where children feel secure and protected. Children form close, positive relationships with the childminder and her family. They develop a strong sense of security because the childminder works closely with their parents to ensure they receive continuity in their care and learning. Children learn to share and take turns and they learn to be considerate and polite. The childminder is a good role model for the children as she leads by example, teaching good manners and promoting positive behaviour through praise and affirmation. She manages children's behaviour by offering reward stickers. However, the childminder takes time away from direct contact with the children to prepare meals, and this allows children the opportunity to become boisterous. The childminder provides a healthy, nutritious diet for the children and they are encouraged to feed themselves, learning skills of independence. Their

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

independence is further promoted as they manage their own personal care routines according to their age and stage of development.

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

The childminder understands that when children have special dietary or medical needs she must be vigilant to ensure they receive nothing that could harm them. Children learn to wash their hands after visiting the toilet, before eating and after messy play activities. The childminder provides many varied activities for the children and resources are of good quality and hygienically stored. However, children are not encouraged often enough to tidy away their activities before starting on something else. This means their environment becomes cluttered and children do not learn about the benefits of routine. The childminder takes children out often for fresh air and exercise. Children play on a variety of outdoor play equipment in the park and at the children's centre and they have lots of space to run around and kick balls in the outdoor area of the setting.

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

Children have frequent opportunities to socialise with other children and adults in groups and in the local community. They learn about the world from a good variety of books and resources in the childminder's home. They learn about differences in languages, cultures and religions as they find out about each other and the people in the local community. Children are emotionally well prepared for school when they interact with older children and learn about the school environment on their daily journey to take and collect them. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They are safe because the childminder carries out daily risk assessments of the childcare environment and on outings. External doors are kept locked when children are in the setting and all visitors' identification is checked. Children learn to keep themselves safe as they listen to the childminder's instructions about the safe handling of scissors. Fire drills

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

are practised regularly to ensure children know what to do should an emergency occur.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands how children learn and she regularly undertakes written observations, assessments and planning for the next steps in their learning and development. The online assessment system she uses is updated on a daily basis, and details are shared regularly with parents. The system is secure and confidential and parents can only view details about their own children. Parents have constant access to this secure website by logging in with a private password. The childminder works closely in partnership with parents, giving daily reports about children's care routines and the activities they enjoy. The childminder evaluates the activities she provides to ensure they meet children's individual needs. The childminder has effective policies and procedures, which are regularly reviewed and shared with parents. She has a clear safeguarding

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provision

policy, which includes a policy on the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She has completed safeguarding training and is keen to continually extend her knowledge by attending further courses. She has completed all the necessary mandatory training, including paediatric first aid. She is keen for her husband to become her assistant and she has organised courses in childminding practice, first aid and safeguarding for him. The childminder is well organised and keeps well-maintained records that ensure that any information needed is readily accessible, and confidentially stored. The childminder is ready to exchange information with other settings the children attend in order to share good practice and ensure continuity of learning. The childminder has links to a variety of professionals at her local children's centre and understands the support available should she need to seek advice or signpost parents for appropriate guidance.

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provision

Parents are encouraged to give feedback on the service the childminder provides. The childminder asks them to complete a questionnaire giving their views. Parents are positive in their comments about the service provided for their children and say that the care given by the childminder is 'second to none'. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continually improve her service. She has a list of resources that she wants to purchase to enhance her provision. The childminder's self-evaluation takes into account the views of parents and children. Children are encouraged to complete a questionnaire appropriate to their age. The childminder understands her strengths and areas for development. She is keen to work with local schools, and other settings children attend, to support children who are moving on to feel secure and safe, and to have the knowledge and skills they need to progress.

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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 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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY473894 Local authority Newham Inspection number 955533 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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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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