Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 Not applicable

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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 is committed to continually improving her setting. She is keen to learn from other professionals and share good practice. She routinely attends training to enhance the quality of teaching and carefully checks the impact this has on children's learning. Her systems for self-evaluation are good.  Teaching is good. The childminder uses strategies effectively to promote children's language and communication skills. For example, she talks to them as they play and describes their actions, movements and interests.  The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. Children settle quickly, develop close bonds with her, and play and learn safely in the setting.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses what she knows about children's needs and interests to create effective learning activities.  The childminder has formed strong and purposeful partnerships with parents. They

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This provision is good

praise her work and are fully involved in their children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not encourage children to explore their own ideas enough to extend their creative and imaginative skills.  The childminder does not always provide children with opportunities to fully understand their routines so that they can prepare for what is happening next, later or when something is about to finish.

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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

 extend children's imagination and creative skills by enabling them to use and explore their own ideas during activities  provide children with opportunities to understand their daily routine so that they can independently manage transition times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all parts of the childminder's setting used by children.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures relating to child protection and children's progress.  The inspector observed teaching and learning in the setting and accompanied the childminder on a local walk.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how children learn and develop, and her knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder securely understands the Early Years Foundation Stage and the statutory requirements related to her work. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements clear procedures and understands the steps to follow should she be concerned about a child's well-being. She ensures the setting is free from potential hazards and confidently teaches children how to keep themselves safe. The childminder works with other settings effectively to ensure children, particularly those with additional needs, are supported to achieve well. She has a good grasp of the setting's strengths and knows which areas of her practice could be further improved. She is committed to further professional development. For example, the childminder is training to qualify as a children's dance teacher, and regularly asks children and their families for feedback to find out how they feel her setting could be improved.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of good opportunities for children to learn early literacy skills. Children happily engage in drawing and writing, and are keen to read the wide range of attractive books. The childminder observes and monitors children's learning effectively. She checks children's progress carefully, and quickly and efficiently addresses any gaps in their learning. The childminder teaches numbers and counting effectively. For example, she helps children count the crackers as they eat and displays numbers in the environment for children to refer to. Children enjoy their learning and have fun. For example, they are excited to gather the fruits and vegetables in the toy shop and to press buttons at the checkout. The childminder gives children good opportunities to explore their senses. For example, they touch the tree bark and feel the puffs of air on their faces as they squeeze the toy fruits. The childminder models spoken English well, encouraging

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children to hear and use new words accurately.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Routines for babies are well established and effective. The childminder meets the care needs of children effectively and works closely with parents to provide good continuity between home and the setting. Children behave well and respond with interest to the opportunities available to them. The childminder ensures children develop strong physical skills. For example, she challenges them to running races outside and responds quickly to the children's interest in dancing and hopping. Children learn about healthy lifestyles effectively, demonstrating the importance of washing their hands and healthy eating. The childminder uses good strategies to help children understand emotions and feelings.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder gets to know children very well. By the time they leave the setting, they have the skills needed to ensure they are prepared for the move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454012 Local authority Newham Inspection number 954696 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 3 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 2013. She lives in Manor Park in the London Borough of Newham. She operates her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday throughout the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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