Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 1 July 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Met The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a sufficient understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of how to plan activities for the different age groups in her care. In particular, children who are learning English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.  The childminder ensures her premises are suitable for children to safely explore. She has a suitable range of toys and resources available to promote children's learning across all areas.  The childminder is aware of the need to maintain required ratios to ensure children are safe and shows a clear understanding of when to notify Ofsted of any significant changes. Furthermore, she keeps her public liability insurance up to date, including the renewal of her paediatric first-aid certificate to ensure children's safety.  The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with parents about

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The provision meets requirements

children's assessments and next steps in learning, to promote continuity in meeting children's needs.  Effective policies and procedures are in place to safeguard children. The childminder is alert to any signs that may give cause for concern and has relevant contact numbers for reporting these effectively to protect children from harm.  The childminder encourages parents to stay with children when they first start to help them settle in. Furthermore, she takes into account parents' wishes in regard to children's personal routines and reflects these in her daily planning.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and checked all areas available for childminding including toys, resources and suitability of equipment.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, including her arrangements for monitoring children's learning and progress.  The inspector discussed the policies and documents the childminder intends to use when caring for children, including arrangements for meeting safeguarding requirements and ways of working with parents.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her plans to keep children safe and healthy, how she risk assesses her premises, and methods for evaluating her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293526 Local authority Newham Inspection number 812839 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the E15 postcode area of the London Borough of Newham. The childminder is available each weekday, throughout most of the year. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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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