Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21/08/2014 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

 Children form close and affectionate relationships with the childminder and her family. They settle quickly into the setting and develop a strong sense of belonging, well-being and security.  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.  The childminder fully understands her responsibilities, and has secure procedures in place to safeguard children and ensure their protection.  The childminder works successfully in partnership with parents, and other professionals, 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

 The outdoor area is undergoing refurbishment, which means that it does not currently offer children a range of activities to support their learning in all areas of development.  Only written labels identify toys and learning resources, and this does not support an inclusive environment for all children to self-select their own playthings.

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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 age appropriate activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder as she participated in a focused activity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of parents' views by speaking with them on the day and reading parent 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 two daughters in Forest Gate in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder uses the ground floor of her house for childminding and the enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks to the local school to take and collect children. She attends toddler groups and groups at the local children's centre. She takes children to the local parks and forest areas. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday from 8am until 5.30pm all year round. There is currently one child attending the setting who is in the early years age group

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

 continue with plans to develop the outdoor area to include a variety of activities to support children in all the areas of learning

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

 enable children of all ages to develop further independence in their learning by clearly identifying the resources available for them to select and use.

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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 understands how children learn. She carries out carefully chosen observations, which she uses to assess and plan for the next steps in children's development. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's likes, dislikes, interests and abilities to help her to identify children's starting points. She uses this information to plan effectively for appropriate activities to support children's continued progress. She tracks children's progress against developmental guidelines and carries out regular reviews to ensure that parents are fully involved in their children's learning. The childminder has systems ready to share with parents the progress check for two-year-old children when the children reach the relevant age. She produces learning journals containing observations, photographs and examples of children's work, and daily diaries of

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who attend

The childminder works closely with parents and shares ideas and activities that parents can do at home to support their children's development. The childminder provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play based activities. The childminder encourages children's learning through play and provides imaginative resources to stimulate their curiosity and imagination. For example, babies have opportunities to explore and investigate natural resources in a safe and well-managed environment. They are fully engrossed in their play and learning as they find buried toys in a box of dried lentils and beans. They use their hands, strengthening their fingers and developing their eye to hand coordination, as they grasp the beans and feel them fall through their fingers. They explore the sensations as they push their feet through the pulses and enjoy the feeling as the childminder sprinkles the beans through their hair. The childminder supports children's

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who attend

communication and language development well by talking to them throughout their activities. She responds to young children's babbling and early attempts at speech encouraging them to make more sounds.

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who attend

The childminder provides an environment rich in sensory experiences. She experiments with resources and repeats, and extends, those that she knows children enjoy. She understands that children learn best when they enjoy their play. For example, the childminder reintroduces an activity using blocks of ice. She uses soft tones when talking to encourage exploration and language development. She introduces words such as cold and wet as she talks to children about the properties of the ice. She encourages them to strengthen their grip as they learn how to hold the slippery ice. They experiment by themselves as they use the ice to rub on their sore gums when they are teething. The childminder promotes children's physical development as they explore bags filled with beads, buttons and gel. They prod and poke them and find they are heavy as they try to pick them up. She helps toddlers to pull themselves up and use their legs as they learn to

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who attend

take their first steps. The childminder supports older children to learn the skills they will need when they move on to other settings or school. She helps them learn to hold a pencil and practise early writing skills. They learn about shapes and colours and learn to express themselves through art.

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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. Their behaviour demonstrates that they feel settled and content. Children form close, positive relationships with the childminder and her family. They demonstrate a strong sense of security because the childminder works closely with their parents to ensure they receive continuity in their care and learning. 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 encouragement. She is affectionate and kind. She uses music to encourage singing and dancing to promote physical development and coordination. The childminder provides a good range of stimulating resources that are age appropriate. However, resources are not always easily accessible to all children, as toy boxes only have written labels. This means that children who do not yet read the written

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

word are not easily able to select their own playthings.

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

Children 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 is especially vigilant when planning for outings. She plans their journey taking into account any hazards such as road works and she uses high visibility jackets and reins to ensure the safety of all the children in her care. The childminder encourages exploration of the local environment and children have the opportunity to exercise in the fresh air daily. Children learn to keep themselves safe as they listen to the childminder's warnings and instructions. Babies learn which objects they can put into their mouths with safety as she gently guides their hand away with soft words as she closely supervises their activities. The childminder ensures that her premises are safe by carefully checking the identity of any visitors. External doors remain locked and the key is close by in case of emergency.

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

Fire drills take place regularly to ensure children know what to do when the alarm sounds.

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

The childminder provides a healthy, nutritious diet for the children and she works in partnership with parents to ensure that children receive the nourishment they need. She ensures that children with special dietary needs and allergies receive appropriate food as she keeps a careful note of their requirements. The childminder encourages independence by providing children with opportunities to try things for themselves. They learn to manage their own care needs and wash their own hands. The childminder manages nappy changing hygienically and entertains children during changing routines. Children visit the local parks and forest areas and they play on larger equipment at the local children's centre. The childminder currently provides a small selection of outdoor play equipment in her garden, which is in the process of development. The garden is safe and secure but it does not yet provide an extensive range of resources to promote all areas of learning.

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

Children learn about differences in society through the resources provided and through socialising with other children and adults in the local community. Children develop emotionally well for school when they interact with older children and learn about the school environment on their daily journey to take and collect them.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has previous experience of working with young children and families. She understands fully how children learn. She is enthusiastic and imaginative in the learning experiences she provides. The childminder undertakes regular written observations of the children to enable her to assess their development and plan for the next steps in their learning. She 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. She is very well organised and keeps all the children's information in a confidential manner. The childminder has effective policies and procedures, which she reviews regularly and shares with parents. She has a clear safeguarding policy, which includes a policy

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provision

restricting the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting.

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provision

The childminder has a very good understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She has completed safeguarding training and is keen to extend her knowledge continuously by attending further courses. She has completed all the necessary mandatory training, including paediatric first aid. The childminder has undertaken a wide range of childcare related courses and workshops to enhance her knowledge. She has recently completed a level 3 qualification in childcare and is awaiting her certificate. 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 is involved in parenting support programmes at her local children's centre and has understanding of, and access to, a wide range of services available should she need to seek advice or signpost parents for appropriate guidance.

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provision

The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She holds coffee mornings for parents and invites parents to meet with her once a term to discuss their children's progress. Parents are welcome to come into the setting at any time to be with their children and participate in their learning. Parents are encouraged to give feedback on the service the childminder provides in the form of questionnaires. Parents are positive in their written comments about the care given to their children, saying they are 'absolutely happy' with the service provided. Parents spoken to during the inspection say their children are well cared for and they feel they 'made the right choice'. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continually improve her service. She has plans to develop the garden into an extension of the indoor environment and to provide a place for exploration and investigation. She evaluates her provision taking into account the views of

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provision

parents and children. The childminder understands her strengths and areas for development. She is keen to work with other local settings and schools to support children who are moving on, so that they feel secure and safe, and to have the knowledge 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 EY473400 Local authority Newham Inspection number 959415 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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