Childminder 132451

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2016 10 January 2013

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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 well qualified. She evaluates and continuously works to improve the quality of her setting. She makes sure that she understands and implements any changes in the requirements.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder is successful at involving parents in their children's ongoing development. For example, they communicate daily to share detailed information about children's learning.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how young children learn. She observes children's interests and plans for their next steps in learning effectively. Children move forward in their learning and make good progress.  The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being highly effectively. She has very strong and trusting relationships with children, who are extremely happy and secure in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses some opportunities to encourage younger children's use of words and sounds, to enhance their language fully.  The childminder's monitoring systems are at the early stages of development to allow her to track promptly children's progress and to move them on more rapidly.

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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

 expand further opportunities to support younger children's growing communication and language development  continue to embed further the current system for monitoring children's learning, particularly to gain a sharper picture of their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's 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 completed a joint observation with the childminder and observed the quality of care, teaching and children's learning.  The inspector looked at the areas, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the child protection issues. She is confident with the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. The childminder works closely with parents to share regular information and to ensure continuity in all aspects of children's care and welfare. The childminder maintains her professional development well and effectively uses her knowledge and skills, such as those gained from other professionals, her qualifications and training. For example, she attends meetings with the local childminder coordinator to help improve and provide a good learning environment that benefits all children. She evaluates and demonstrates a strong drive to continue to improve her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of activities that challenge, engage and interest them. She gathers important information from parents before children start. She uses this, along with her own observations of children, to help them settle well, identify their starting points and plan for their next stages in learning. For example, she supports young children to take their first steps and develop their physical skills. The childminder encourages children to explore on their own, and to develop their confidence and independence. She knows when to actively get involved and joins in with their play. The childminder uses lots of praise, which helps children persist until they have completed tasks. Children effectively develop their confidence and develop a 'have a go' attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, safe and welcoming environment. Children display a sense of belonging and they happily move around to play. The childminder provides a good range of interesting activities and resources to engage children and build on their interests. Children develop social skills from a young age. For example, they show a caring behaviour towards one another and learn how to play alongside others. The childminder helps children to maintain their physical health. For example, children enjoy regular outdoor exercise and they eat healthy foods. Young children have the opportunity to sleep and rest comfortable between their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They acquire the skills, knowledge and interest in learning that prepare them well for their next stage of learning. For example, children are active and show great excitement as they explore different resources. They develop good coordination and mobility. They listen and follow simple instructions well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132451 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1048666 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Plaistow, within the London Borough of Newham. The childminder provides care during weekdays and operates her service throughout most of the year. The childminder holds an early years 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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