Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21/10/2014 11/02/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 3 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 requires improvement

 Children have formed close bonds with the childminder. Children of all ages enjoy the challenging activities she provides, which encourage their development in all areas of learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents enjoy regular feedback and are very positive about the service provided by the childminder.  The childminder makes good use of local facilities, providing children with a varied range of learning experiences.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not have a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. This is a breach of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The childminder's self-evaluation process does not fully identify areas which need action.  The childminder does not always give children time to consider answers to questions, allowing them opportunities to develop their language and thinking skills further.

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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 as they took part in activities and daily routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents by reviewing letters and questionnaires.  The inspector examined the areas used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed documentation including children's development records, policies, risk assessments and attendance records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her husband, one adult-child and two children aged 17 and 15 in Manor Park, in the London Borough of Newham. The living room, kitchen, bathroom and one bedroom are used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age range who attend for different sessions. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school and nursery. She operates all-year round except for family and bank holidays. The childminder supports children who are learning English as an additional language. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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must:

 maintain a valid paediatric first-aid qualification

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

 review the process for self-evaluation to ensure that all requirements are met

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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills by providing more time to consider their answers to questions.

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who attend

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. Her home is clean and welcoming and she provides varied activities for children. All children confidently choose what to play with from the good range of resources available. The childminder uses the knowledge she has gained from further training to develop her practice in a number of ways. For example, through training and experience, she understands how children learn and she uses this knowledge well. The childminder plans challenging experiences for children. She adapts activities so that children of different ages can fully enjoy them. For example, older children enjoyed making dough with flour, water and food colouring. They experimented with the ingredients and explored how they could mix them together. Children talked about the different colours they were making as they mixed the food colouring together. This helps them to develop their communication skills. Children asked questions as they

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who attend

play with the dough and the childminder used these questions to encourage children to think for themselves. Occasionally, however, the childminder did not allow sufficient time for the children to think about their answers before she answered the question herself. Younger children enjoyed feeling the different textures. They began to share their experiences with sounds and gestures as they felt the flour and water. The childminder responds well to children's interest as they explore and encourages their early communication.

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who attend

The childminder makes regular observations of children as they play. She uses these, along with information from parents, to plan the next steps in children's learning. Written observations are linked to the seven areas of learning and the childminder successfully monitors children's progress. The childminder encourages children to choose their play and this means she can observe what they like doing. For example, if younger children enjoy washing their hands before lunch, the childminder plans a water activity for them so they can explore water further. Her observations of children's interests form part of her planning and the childminder shares these with parents. For example, when children enjoy pretending to be doctors, the childminder asks parents to take children along to any appropriate hospital appointments so that they can see what a real hospital looks like. She also includes trips to a local chemist so that children can learn about where

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who attend

medicines are collected. These experiences help children to learn about their local environment and also enhance their vocabulary as they learn new words.

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who attend

The childminder supports children who are learning English as an additional language. She gathers familiar words in children's home languages so that she can understand if they are asking for something and can ask basic questions. This supports their emotional well-being and confidence.

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

Children have formed close bonds with the childminder. Babies are content as they sit with her when waking from a sleep. The children enjoy the company of the childminder's family and babies respond with excitement when they hear the name of a family member. Older children confidently ask for resources. They demonstrate that they are familiar with daily routines and feel safe in the childminder's home.

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

Children are learning how to keep their environment safe. They help to clear away toys so that they do not trip over them and they wipe up spilled water so they do not slip. The childminder explains these hazards so that children become aware. Children also learn about how to keep themselves safe in an emergency as the childminder practises evacuation drills with them. Children help themselves to water and are learning how to put on their coats before going out to the park. Preparation of lunch is a joint task and children enjoy cutting up cucumber and deciding what to eat with the childminder. They choose different fruits and main meals with vegetables. These small responsibilities help children develop the independence and self-care skills to prepare them for when they move to school. The childminder does not have a valid paediatric first-aid training certificate. This is a breach of the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, the

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

childminder has a sound knowledge of how to administer first aid to children if they need it. She demonstrates this knowledge clearly and she keeps first aid guidance to hand should she need to refer to it to supplement her knowledge. The childminder keeps accurate records of any accidents which happen while she is caring for children. Parents sign these records to acknowledge the accidents and any treatment given. This ensures that they are always fully informed. The absence of a valid first-aid certificate is an oversight and the childminder has taken steps to attend the training. She was on holiday for a substantial time after the qualification expired. The childminder has attended short first-aid sessions since her last first-aid course and explains that she likes to update and refresh her knowledge regularly. The attitude shown by the childminder is positive and demonstrates that she generally has an organised approach to ensuring she has the

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

necessary skills to care for children. She appreciates and understands that this is a breach of the requirements.

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

Children enjoy daily trips within the local area. The childminder regularly visits the local park and children's centre so that children can develop their physical skills on a range of large equipment. Outside play at the children's centre includes sand and water play as well as other activities, giving children a wider choice of activities in the fresh air. Children enjoy outside activities in all weathers so that they can experience different seasons and enjoy play in snow and puddles.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, while she understands the requirements, the lack of a valid paediatric first-aid certificate compromises children's safety and care.

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provision

A robust written safeguarding policy is in place. The childminder has a secure understanding of the policy and she clearly explains the procedure she would follow if she had concerns about a child. She has attended safeguarding training and her daily routines suitably safeguard children. Children learn about road safety and the childminder carefully manages trips to ensure that children are safe when using the lift as they leave the childminder's home. She uses written risk assessments to highlight potential hazards. The childminder notes the actions she is taking and monitors the hazards to check if any further action is needed. The childminder maintains accurate attendance registers record with details of when children are present.

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provision

The childminder generally reviews her practice well. However, despite this, she was not aware that her first-aid qualification had expired. She has completed a self-evaluation form with her own ideas for improvements to her practice. Parents and older children complete questionnaires to give feedback and comments are all positive. The childminder has attended a range of courses to develop her practice. She has addressed the actions and recommendation from the last inspection demonstrating a suitable approach to improving her provision.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are sound. Parents comment positively about the childminder and how their children enjoy their time with her. The childminder shares children's progress with parents. She gives daily verbal and regular written feedback so that parents have information about children's activities. Liaison with the advisor from the local authority is helpful in informing the childminder about a range of training opportunities. The childminder has secure links with the local nursery staff where children attend. This means she can discuss children's activities and progress so that she provides continuity of care.

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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:

 maintain an appropriate first-aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  maintain an appropriate first-aid qualification (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. 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 EY368274 Local authority Newham Inspection number 815568 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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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