Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2016 14 November 2011

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has addressed the issues from her previous inspection effectively and has gained a relevant qualification. The changes made since that inspection have helped the childminder to maintain her good-quality provision.  Children benefit from their parents' close partnerships with the childminder. Regular communications with parents support the consistent and good-quality care of children.  The childminder makes good use of observations of children to identify and plan what they need to learn next to extend children's learning and development.  The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. She supports children's problem-solving skills effectively. She asks useful questions, and allows children time to think and respond.  Children make good progress. They settle well and develop close relationships with others. They become confident, enjoy their play and behave well. They progress well in

p.1

This provision is good

their communication and language development.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to strengthen her monitoring processes to pinpoint individual children's development needs as well as possible.  The childminder does not always use all opportunities to increase children's interest in exploring books and their pre-reading skills.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on current processes for monitoring children's learning to make these as precise as possible  take every opportunity to promote children's early literacy skills.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector took account of the children's views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the spaces used for childminding.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has relevant policies and procedures in place to ensure effective practice. She shares information well with parents from the start and builds good two-way communications. Parents are encouraged effectively to be involved in their children's learning and development. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning. Comments from parents highlight that they are happy with the childminder's care and teaching. The childminder completes regular reflection and evaluation of her practice. She identifies where to improve the provision. For example, since the last inspection she has provided opportunities for children to gain awareness of how children and families differ from each

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with the children. She skilfully uses a range of worthwhile play activities to extend their learning and development. The childminder fosters children's communication and language skills effectively. She interacts well with the children to widen their vocabularies. Children talk confidently about their play and share ideas with others. The childminder uses different opportunities to expand children's mathematical development in a range of good play activities. The childminder supports children's imaginative play well. Children enjoy playing with real resources, such as pots and pans. The childminder shows a good awareness of when to leave children to play independently and when to intervene to extend their thinking.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure and confident with the childminder. She listens to them and provides a routine that meets individual children's differing needs well. The childminder develops positive relationships with children and their families. She promotes children's independence and personal skills well. She encourages children to do things on their own and to make choices about their play. Children form close friendships and play well together. They are caring and kind towards each other. The childminder understands her role to keep children safe and teaches them how to keep themselves safe effectively. For example, children learn safe ways to handle cutlery. ?

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well and acquire the necessary skills to move on to their next stage of learning. For example, children gain good personal skills; they listen well and show respect for others.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY241542 Local authority Newham Inspection number 847021 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Beckton in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates her service on weekdays throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5