Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 August 2015 17 August 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children make exceptional progress in their learning. The quality of teaching and interaction with children is outstanding.  The childminder provides high-quality, challenging activities and experiences to promote children's development across all the areas of learning.  Children form extremely secure attachments with the childminder. She is affectionate and caring and children settle easily into her care.  The childminder carries out pertinent observations of the children during their play. This enables her to form extremely accurate assessments of their development and to plan successfully for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder forms exceedingly strong partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. She frequently shares accurate information regarding children's activities and progress. This enables extremely effective communication and ensures continuity in children's learning and development.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are highly motivated and eager to learn. Their behaviour is excellent and they are friendly, outgoing and confident. They clearly understand the rules of the setting and why they are important to follow.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibility to safeguard the children in her care. She ensures that parents are aware of her policies and know what to do should they have a concern.  The childminder is very highly qualified. She effectively uses the skills she has gained through her qualifications to achieve exceptional outcomes for children.  The childminder demonstrates an exceedingly strong drive for improvement and involves parents and children in the evaluation of her setting.

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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

 enhance the already excellent provision of resources and experiences promoting exploration and understanding of the world to develop a wider knowledge of information and communication technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children in her home environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the learning intentions of the activities provided and their expected outcomes.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading positive feedback and testimonials.  The inspector examined a selection of records and policies including the childminder's planning, self-evaluation and records of children's progress.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides an extremely well-balanced range of structured and child-led activities that effectively challenge children and promote their rapid development. The childminder effectively builds on children's interests by providing imaginative resources. She engages all those involved in children's care and learning to extend their progress further. For example, when children express an interest in animals, she suggests parents take them on outings to animal parks and zoos. She makes a pretend zoo in her setting and introduces games, songs and books. Children are exceptionally well prepared for school because their communication and language skills are excellent. They enjoy writing letters and numbers and are proud of their achievements. Children learn about the world through the exceptional indoor and outdoor experiences provided. They use the internet to explore their topics of interest. However, overall, opportunities to explore information

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who attend. This is outstanding

and communication technology are not quite as impressive as other areas of learning.

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outstanding

The childminder provides an exceedingly homely and welcoming environment. She visits children in their own homes to help her to fully understand their needs. The childminder knows that children need to feel safe and secure in order to thrive. She thoroughly assesses risks in their environment. She helps children learn to keep themselves safe and how to take carefully measured risks to promote their development. For example, when children become proficient at climbing a low slide, the childminder provides a higher slide to provide challenge. This helps children to gain confidence in their physical skills and to understand their own limitations. The childminder provides children with an extremely healthy and nutritious diet. Children learn to become independent and manage their own personal needs. The childminder takes children out daily for fresh air and exercise. They explore the facilities in their local community to socialise and they regularly go swimming.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an extremely thorough knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses information gathered from parents, teachers and others involved in children's learning to help her to plan for their individual development. She expertly tracks children's progress to ensure that she continually moves children on in their learning. This ensures that children become exceptionally high achievers. Parents report how highly they value the childminder and the excellent care she gives to their children. She is exceedingly well organised and keeps extensive documentation to ensure the efficient management of her business. The childminder constantly monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of her practice and is proactive in seeking training and information to continually develop her skills and knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362951 Local authority Newham Inspection number 828869 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in Stratford, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 7pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years degree and Early Years Professional Status. The childminder is accredited to receive government funding for free nursery education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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