Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 January 2016 13 June 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her knowledge and observations to plan for their next steps in learning and all children are making effective progress in preparation for school.  The childminder provides children with challenging and enjoyable experiences to suit their individual needs. Children settle quickly and show high levels of confidence.  The childminder encourages children to talk about their families and homes, which contributes to their well-being and promotes their sense of belonging.  Children enjoy learning about the local community and wider world. For example, they regularly attend community groups and go on outings.  The childminder values professional development. For example, she has achieved a higher childcare qualification and uses her knowledge effectively to make changes to the environment and promote better outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always explore ways to seek more detailed information from parents on what children can already do when they first start, involving them fully in their children's learning and development.  At times, the childminder misses some opportunities during the daily routine to extend further children's awareness and understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, for example, during snack times.

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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

 involve parents further in their children's learning, in particular by obtaining more detailed information about their children's interests and capabilities upon entry  make use of all opportunities to develop further children's understanding and awareness of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children.  The inspector observed practice, and interactions between the childminder and the children during play and care routines.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriates times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, her policies and procedures, suitability checks and children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to respond to any child protection concerns to help protect children from harm. She carries out regular risk assessments, and provides a safe and secure setting. She promotes equality and diversity throughout her practice, and children feel confident to share their thoughts and ideas, and talk about their feelings. The childminder works closely with outside professionals, for example, to share good practice and resources. Furthermore, she implements good methods to evaluate the quality of her practice, to help identify and plan for future improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong and the children enjoy learning. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children to plan experiences that challenge their learning, so they make good progress. The childminder promotes mathematical skills very well. She uses lots of mathematical language during children's play; for example, children are happy to count, look at shapes and position objects while doing puzzles. Children confidently join in with familiar songs and rhymes, where they express a range of movements. The childminder uses effective techniques to encourage children to think and reinforce their learning. For example, when asking questions, she ensures children have time to organise their thoughts and responses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating, safe and warm environment. Children have a strong bond with the childminder and each other. Children behave well; they learn to share, take turns and show respect towards each other. The childminder effectively promotes children's independence skills to increase their learning further. For example, children help to tidy toys away and access their own resources. The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements, which builds their self-esteem and motivates them to want to succeed. Children enjoy nutritious snacks that reflect their individual dietary needs and learn how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children work within the typical range of development for their ages. The childminder closely monitors their individual progress, and uses this process to prepare children to develop the skills they need for their next stages in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132626 Local authority Newham Inspection number 840920 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in East Ham, in the London Borough Newham. She works from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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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Telephone number

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