Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2015 14 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder's procedures and daily routines effectively promote children's welfare, care and learning.  The childminder offers children a broad range of purposeful activities and good quality resources to extend children's learning.  Children show a willingness to develop new interests and make choices about their play.  Children receive nutritious meals and snacks that enable them to eat healthily.  The childminder's good partnerships with parents and staff at other settings help to promote the continuity of care and learning for the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently teach children about aspects of good hygiene to fully develop their understanding and their self-care skills.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's understanding of size, weight and measure. Therefore, she does not consistently promote these aspects of children's mathematical development.

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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

 provide opportunities for children to describe and compare size, weight and quantity, during activities and everyday situations  strengthen opportunities for children to learn about and follow good personal hygiene routines, in order to promote their self-care skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her procedures and practices.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled some documents which included children's records, the record of risk assessments, training certificates and observation reports.  The inspector viewed the activities in the childminder's home and in the garden.

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who attend. This is good

The children play an active part in their learning because the childminder encourages them to make choices about their play. The childminder uses her assessments of the children's achievements and knowledge of their interests to move them on in their learning. Children's language is developing well because the childminder uses good questioning techniques that encourage children to express their experiences and ideas. The childminder encourages all children to draw and use writing resources in their own way. She also welcomes more able children's attempt to write their names. The children are acquiring the skills they need for their future learning. The childminder helps children to understand and use numbers during activities and in every day routines. However, on occasions, she misses opportunities to help children to learn about size and measure, to extend their mathematical understanding. The childminder encourages children's creative

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who attend. This is good

and imaginative skills as they mix paints, draw, make models and engage in role play.

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good

Children receive good encouragement and praise to help them feel secure and confident. They develop good relationships with the childminder and other children. For example, they learn to cooperate and work well together. The childminder helps children to learn how to stay safe through gentle reminders and when they practise the emergency evacuation drill. Children play in a clean environment because the childminder follows good hygiene routines. Children generally follow routines, such as washing their hands before eating. However, the childminder does not always explain the reasons for good personal hygiene so that children know why they need to wash their hands. Children play outside where they practise and extend their physical skills on a daily basis.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding requirements. As a result, she understands child protection issues and how to keep children safe. She carries out regular risk assessments to reduce potential hazards to children. In addition, she now has clear procedures for outings that help to ensure children remain safe when off the premises. The childminder's partnerships with parents are good. She works with parents to share information about children's progress and development at the setting and at home. Also, the childminder's effective partnerships with other settings also promote continuity in children's learning. The childminder evaluates her practice and has addressed all actions and recommendations set at the last inspection. In addition, she has attended a number of training courses to improve her knowledge and skills in childcare and education. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257202 Local authority Newham Inspection number 814541 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Stratford in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder offers care each weekday throughout most of the year.

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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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