Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2015 9 December 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children engage in a suitable range of activities, which effectively promotes their learning and current interests. The childminder monitors their development and identifies their next steps in learning.  The childminder informs parents regularly about their children's developmental progress, including sharing required assessments.  Good relationships with the childminder and her assistant ensure children are emotionally secure while in their care. For example, they implement gradual settling-in processes to support the well-being of each child and to develop their sense of belonging.  Children benefit from a range of learning experiences and the support of the childminder to help them learn about their own identities, behaviour expectations and to be respectful of others.  The childminder strives to make improvements in what she provides for children. For example, she has strong partnerships with the local network group and welcomes the

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This provision is good

training sessions available to drive forward ongoing improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always explore ways to obtain further information from parents in relation to their children's achievements at home, particularly when they first start.  At times, some opportunities for children to strengthen their problem-solving skills are slightly lacking to help increase their mathematical understanding.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for parents to share information about their children when they first start to complement children's learning and inform future plans  make resources more readily available so that children can explore further their interest in problem solving and increase their mathematical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistant and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children, and discussed arrangements to support their individual learning and their care needs.  The inspector viewed the areas of the homes used for childminding purposes, including play materials available for children.  The inspector viewed the childminder's policies and procedures shared with parents, and records that reflect children's development.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to during the inspection, as well as through sampling their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which she implements successfully. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She is aware of her responsibility to ensure her assistant keeps up to date with relevant changes. For example, the childminder shares all her policies and procedures, and provides ongoing support to her assistant. The childminder reflects on ways to improve standards in her service. She has met previous recommendations following her last inspection. For example, she has improved children's safety and developed their interest in early reading.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's interests and guides them successfully as they learn through play. She sets out a variety of activities, promoting their learning well in all areas of their development. For example, children chat confidently with the childminder, and she effectively supports their language development, such as through skilful questioning. Children enjoy the range of messy play on offer and learn to operate technology skilfully, such as remote-control toys. Children develop their interest in using their senses; for example, through the use of natural resources, such as autumn leaves and fir cones, which they collect from walks in the community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment, and highly promotes children's choice in play. She promotes children's good health and independence skills well. For example, children benefit from eating healthy food and help with the preparation of snacks. Children learn to manage their care needs successfully. They have opportunities to engage in physical activities daily, for example, by using the outdoor community spaces. Furthermore, children learn to socialise with other children and build friendships, such as through attending local groups. The childminder establishes good partnerships with settings that children attend to monitor their development closely and offer further support. Children behave well and learn about expected behaviour, particularly due to the positive approach of the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children effectively so that they make good progress. Overall, children develop good skills in readiness for their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340848 Local authority Newham Inspection number 828380 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Manor Park, within the London Borough of Newham. She is available to care for children each weekday, throughout the year. She is registered to work with an assistant.

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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

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