Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2015 Not applicable

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Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement 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 does not record the hours of children's attendance as required. This is also a breach of requirements for the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not obtain detailed information from parents when children first start to enable her to promptly plan learning experiences to help children make good progress.  The childminder does not exchange information with the early years settings that the children also attend to maintain effective partnerships and promote continuity in children's individual learning and development.  The childminder does not effectively evaluate the service she provides to enable her to improve on outcomes for children and develop her knowledge further.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and form positive relationships with the childminder and each other.  Partnerships with parents are well developed. The childminder uses appropriate systems for exchanging information, which includes sharing her observations. This contributes to keeping parents informed.  The childminder promotes children's well-being. She promotes healthy eating, provides daily opportunities for outdoor play and supports children to take responsibility for their personal care.  The childminder is aware of safeguarding procedures, which helps to promote children's safety and welfare. Children's understanding of acceptable behaviour is supported well.

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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

 ensure an accurate record of children's attendance is maintained  improve planning for children's next steps in their learning, providing opportunities for parents to share their own day-to-day observations about children's progress at home  establish a two-way flow of information with other settings children attend to ensure a consistent approach to their learning, development and care

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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

 develop an effective process for continuous reflection to build on strengths and fully identify and address weaknesses in practice to drive improvement and improve outcomes for children.

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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

 keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children in play and care routines, and spoke to them when the opportunities arose.  The inspector went with the childminder to collect children from nursery.  The inspector observed all areas of the premises used for childminding and the resources for children's play and care.  The inspector sampled documentation regarding minded children which included policies and procedures, and records to safeguard children's welfare.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the systems she uses for self-evaluation and took feedback from parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder observes children regularly to track their development. She uses this knowledge to provide children with activities that appropriately stimulate their interest and promote their learning. However, she does not gather information from parents when children first start to enable her to plan for their individual interests and abilities from the beginning. With the childminder's support, older children to learn to write and sound out letters as they begin to read. Younger children learn to sort shapes and enjoy books. Children make 'sandwiches' with play dough and learn to use dough cutters, building their small physical skills. Children engage with the childminder to make props with creative materials, such as a farm yard for the toy animals. Children enjoy outdoor play; they explore water play and dig the compost in a large pot. However, the childminder does not fully work with other settings children also attend to support continuity in their learning

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who attend. This requires improvement

and to enable her to fully monitor children's progress over time.

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requires improvement

The childminder provides clear guidance for children about acceptable behaviour. They learn to express their emotions and to respect others. Children enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They share their experiences from home and nursery with the childminder and are familiar with her family. Children learn about how to manage risks and stay safe. They listen as the childminder reminds them about road safety and how to use the stairs safely. Opportunities for children to develop their independence are good. They are aware of hand washing routines after returning from outdoors and apply their own moisturiser after having a wash. Children eat well, as the childminder offers healthy snacks and serves meals parents provide according to their wishes. Consequently, children are developing well and are prepared for when they move on to nursery or school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder does not record children's attendance to reflect the hours children are actually in her care, as required, only the times children are in her home. This means children's welfare is not fully assured. The childminder has a sound understanding of her role and responsibility with regard to child protection. She has gained a level 3 childcare qualification since registration and attends training with her local authority. This helps to develop her skills, such as the recent review of her policies and procedures that she shares with parents. However, self-evaluation is not robust enough to identify what she does well and how to improve outcomes for children. Feedback from parents at inspection reported they receive a positive service for their children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442162 Local authority Newham Inspection number 896736 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Beckton in the London Borough of Newham. She is available for minding Monday to Friday, all day.

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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

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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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