Childminder in NewhamOfsted inspection, 27 Apr 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2015 19 November 2014

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Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder demonstrates an insufficient understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse to promote children's welfare effectively. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not always allow children to play with activities for a period of time to support their learning before moving them on to the next activity, which disrupts their play.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has developed positive relationships with children to allow them to have a strong sense belonging.  The childminder plans a range of activities and topics to support and extend children's learning.  The childminder has effective processes for observations and assessments to help her monitor children's progress and achievements accurately.

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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 the signs and symptoms of abuse to protect children from harm and promote their welfare.

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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 have uninterrupted time to play with the activities on offer to support their interests and learning effectively.

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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

 improve knowledge of child protection issues and procedures to safeguard children from harm (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  improve knowledge of child protection issues and procedures to safeguard children from harm (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector held ongoing discussions with the childminder regarding her practice  The inspector discussed with the childminder her processes for self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She engages well in children's play to support their learning and development. Children are confident talkers and they happily seek the childminder's attention to show her their creations. For example, while playing with construction toys, children show the childminder their 'house for mummy'. The childminder undertakes systematic observations and assessments so that she is able to set realistic targets to support children's individual needs and challenge their learning. She plans a range of outdoor experiences so that children can explore and support their learning about growth. However, the childminder does not always give children sufficient time to explore and play with activities to support their learning before encouraging them to move on to another activity. This hinders their learning experiences as they are not always able to build their concentration. The childminder provides good opportunities to

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who attend. This is good

support children's creativity and imagination. For example, children benefit from acting out real-life situations while playing with the doctor's kit and work bench.

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requires improvement

The childminder provides a family environment. Children are polite and the childminder provides gentle reminders to encourage children to share with their friends. The childminder makes effective use of outdoor play experiences to extend children's play and learning. They benefit from visiting a number of places of interest, for example, the local city farm and community groups. The childminder promotes children's good health because she ensures that children receive healthy snacks, which mainly consist of a range of fruits. This helps children to learn about foods that are good for them. The childminder encourages children to learn how to keep themselves safe on outings through road safety awareness.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child. However, she demonstrates an insufficient understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse to promote children's welfare effectively. This puts children at risk. The childminder has addressed recommendations from the last inspection, which demonstrates a capacity to maintain continuous improvement. Through practical situations, the childminder asks children questions to promote their communication and language development, and she provides resources so that children learn how things work. Relevant documentation is maintained to promote children's well-being, for example, children's attendance and medication records. The childminder fosters sound relationships with parents, and other early years providers support and complement children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317122 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1001181 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her husband and their three adult children in Beckton, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder works with a co- childminder and holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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