Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 16 May 2012

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder demonstrates a poor understanding of child protection issues and whom to notify should she have a safeguarding concern. This is a breach of the associated requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder demonstrates an insufficient understanding of the areas of learning. Consequently, she does not establish children's starting points on entry in order to effectively support their learning.  The childminder does not consistently challenge children's learning because some toys are not age appropriate and readily available.  The childminder does not extend children's early literacy skills by offering suitable books and to promote their interest in printed material.  The childminder fails to ensure relevant documentation is readily available for inspection to demonstrate how she supports children's well-being.  The childminder does not fully evaluate the service she provides to identify areas for

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This provision is inadequate

improvement and to help achieve better outcomes for the children she cares for.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses appropriate methods to manage children's behaviour.  Children generally enjoy interacting with the childminder because she spends time playing with them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues to protect children, including the procedures to follow relating to reporting any allegations  ensure the individual needs and interests of children are supported by taking into account their starting points, and use this information to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences in all areas of learning  ensure toys are readily available and developmentally appropriate to help promote children's individual learning needs  ensure documentation is readily available for inspection, particularly that relating to suitability checks for members of the household and for transporting children in the car  increase opportunities for children to develop their early literacy skills by ensuring they have access to suitable books.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 review the process of self-evaluation by reflecting on current practice and prioritising areas for improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure any person caring for children is familiar with issues of child protection so they are alert to any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure any person caring for children is familiar with issues of child protection so they are alert to any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children during their play.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector had ongoing discussions with the childminder regarding her practice.

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who attend. This is inadequate

The childminder does not effectively support children's learning and development because she demonstrates little understanding of the areas of learning. She gathers some initial information from parents to promote children's continuity of care. However, she does not obtain relevant information about their starting points to build on what children know. Although children generally enjoy playing, not all resources are suitable for their stage of development or readily available to support their interests. Furthermore, there are no books available to effectively promote children's interest and curiosity in printed material. Younger children enjoy playing with toys that make various sounds to help them gain an understanding about how things work. Additionally, the childminder provides some toys that help children identify numbers. As a result, children enjoy recalling numbers in sequence, which means they are acquiring some mathematical skills to support their next

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inadequate

Children generally settle well and enjoy playing with the childminder. She supervises them appropriately during their play to promote their safety. Children learn about keeping themselves safe because the childminder carries out regular fire evacuation drills. Children learn about acceptable behaviour because the childminder reminds them how to treat one another. Additionally, she talks to them about the consequences of their actions. The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of providing healthy snacks to promote children's awareness of healthy foods. Children learn about appropriate hygiene routines to help prevent the spread of infection. This is because the childminder follows suitable hygiene practices, for example when changing young children's nappies.

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provision is inadequate

Children are not safeguarded because the childminder demonstrates an insufficient understanding of the indicators that would cause concern to protect children from harm. Furthermore, she has a limited understanding of the appropriate reporting procedures in the event of an allegation. This compromises children's welfare. The childminder fails to ensure documentation is readily available for inspection to help promote children's well- being, such as evidence of suitability checks for household members and car insurance. The childminder has addressed previous actions and recommendations. A complaints procedure is now available and shared with parents. Additionally, she uses suitable safety measures to help keep children safe. However, the processes for self-evaluation are not robust enough to help promote good outcomes for children. The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents and shares information with them about

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provision is inadequate

their children's well-being by using daily feedback sheets.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305097 Local authority Newham Inspection number 814917 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Plaistow, Newham. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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