Childminder, Out-of school day care in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 24 March 2010

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not build on existing partnerships with all early years settings involved with the children, to help support their individual learning and development.  Young children do not have access to a variety of play materials and experiences that reflect all the areas of learning to promote their ongoing development effectively.  The childminder does not make effective use of her observations to ensure the information she gains is used consistently and effectively to plan for the next steps in each child's learning. Children's progress is not good enough.  The childminder does not evaluate the service she provides effectively to enable her to improve outcomes for children. She does not ensure her knowledge is up to date and that she knows and implements any new legislation into her practice.  The childminder does not obtain detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do when they first start, to enable her to promptly plan

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

appropriate learning experiences and help children make good progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Children settle quickly and build very close relationships with the childminder.  The childminder exchanges information about children's ongoing achievements with parents to keep them informed about their children's progress.  The childminder has a positive approach to supporting children's individual identities. She uses age-appropriate and positive strategies to help them learn about expected behaviour.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 establish a two-way flow of information with other settings that children attend, to ensure a consistent approach to their learning, development and care 31/05/2016

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Due Date

 plan appropriate activities and experiences that reflect all areas of learning, to promote each child's individual learning needs effectively 31/05/2016

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 develop a secure knowledge of the assessment requirements in order to evaluate observations, assess children's progress and determine the next steps needed in their individual learning from the start. 31/05/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop an effective process for continuous reflection to build on strengths and fully identify and address weaknesses in practice to improve outcomes for all children  strengthen opportunities for parents to share information about their children's learning from home when they start, to complement the settling-in observations, and inform forward planning  gain knowledge of new legislation to increase understanding of all aspects of safeguarding to promote children's welfare as effectively as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, children and parents. The inspector and childminder observed children together.  The inspector observed all areas of the premises used for childminding and the resources for children's play and care.  The inspector sampled required documentation, children's learning records, and documentation the childminder uses to help safeguard children and promote their welfare.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children when appropriate, and spoke to parents to gather their views.  The inspector reviewed how the childminder addresses reflective practice to improve her knowledge and improve the service she offers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an appropriate awareness of child protection procedures to help promote children's welfare and implements the welfare requirements effectively. However, she does not ensure she meets all the learning and development requirements. She does not gather information from parents about their children's early abilities when they first start, to plan for their individual development from the onset. Parents' feedback reflects they are satisfied with the childminder's service. However, her approach to self-evaluation is not thorough. She does not ensure she keeps her knowledge up to date to bring about improvements consistently. For example, she does not have a sound understanding of new legislation and implement this into her practice. The childminder has not established effective partnerships with other settings children attend to support continuity in their individual care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Overall, children have access to a suitable variety of resources to reflect the different areas of learning. They have time to explore these at their own pace and receive the childminder's support when she identifies they are faced with challenges. However, the range available to the youngest children is limited and learning opportunities are repetitive. For example, young infants have few opportunities to express their creativity and sensory skills further. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they eagerly turn pages in books and shake musical instruments. Although the childminder observes children as they play, she does not effectively evaluate the learning outcomes to ensure she plans accurately for what children need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

There is a very close bond between the children and the childminder. For example, children enjoy hugs with her and infants settle well when she rocks them to sleep with a lullaby. Each child's care needs are met effectively. For example, children are able to rest in a safe place and the childminder ensures they receive food as their parents' request. The childminder organises the home effectively to minimise any potential risks, allowing children to move around freely and safely. Children behave very well from a young age and develop a positive attitude, respecting the childminder and each other. She values children and praises their achievements often, boosting their growing self-confidence.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children develop skills they need to support their future learning. For example, they develop language and early problem-solving skills. This contributes to children making the move to school confidently. However, not all children's learning and development is supported as effectively as possible to help them make the best progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378916 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1037597 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in North Woolwich, in the London Borough of Newham. She is available to care for children from 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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