Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2016 19 April 2012

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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 secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her knowledge to effectively promote children's health, safety and security.  The childminder supports and encourages children well in their learning. She provides a wide range of activities and learning experiences. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development.  The childminder broadens children's understanding of numbers and mathematical ideas well, for example, by using positional language, asking children to find a particular quantity of objects and asking them to name shapes.  The childminder teaches children well about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, children regularly enjoy a wide range of physical activities outside in the fresh air, which enables them to practise and develop their physical skills.  The childminder gives good support to children to help them learn how to stay safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have enough opportunities to explore a wide range of media and materials. For example, most of the toys are made from man-made materials.  While the childminder encourages parents' contributions to their children's initial assessments and specific checks, she is not always consistent in encouraging parents to provide input to ongoing assessments.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore and investigate a wider range of media and materials  strengthen parents' involvement in their children's ongoing assessments to further enhance children's learning, both at home and at the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed the activities indoors and outdoors, and the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and sampled a range of documentation.  The inspector took account of parents' completed questionnaires about the service on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to minimise the risk of hazards to children. She understands the indicators that would cause concern and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder manages her professional development well and keeps up to date with childcare practices through relevant training. The childminder has fully addressed the recommendation set at the last inspection. She has strengthened her self- evaluation and made improvements to her practice. In addition, overall the childminder uses parents' feedback about her service well to help make further improvements for their children. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and external agencies, which contributes considerably to children's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder routinely observes children in their play and makes accurate assessments of children's abilities. Her planning is flexible and takes account of children's developing needs and interests. The childminder praises children for trying, as well as for achieving success. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. For example, young children learn to string words together in a meaningful way, and older children learn to participate in conversation with adults and small groups of children. The childminder provides various opportunities to increase children's understanding of their community and the wider world. Children are able to practise their early writing regularly. For example, they have easy access to chalks and paint brushes. The childminder gives children lots of opportunities to learn that print carries meaning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents during children's settling-in period. Children have close and secure relationships with the childminder and they are happy in her care. The childminder promotes healthy practices during daily routines and helps children to learn good hygiene habits. For example, children receive encouragement to wash their hands before meals and after visiting the toilet. Also, children help to wipe table tops before meals and know to remove their shoes when playing indoors. They learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder provides healthy and nutritious food and helps them to understand what foods are good to eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their development or school. Children behave well, learn to play cooperatively with each other and begin to develop an understanding of diversity. They are independent learners who are able to make their own choices in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132479 Local authority Newham Inspection number 836336 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Canning Town, within the London Borough of Newham. The childminder works Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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