Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 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 has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She and her assistants assess what children can do and plan well for their next stage of development.  The childminder provides a broad range of activities and experiences to stimulate children. All children make good progress in their development as their progress is reviewed regularly in all areas of development.  The childminder has a professional attitude to her childminding provision and a desire to provide a high-quality service. She organises herself, her assistants and the environment well. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures to underpin her practice.  Children learn from the childminder's positive approach to management of behaviour, inclusion and values. This supports them to learn about expected behaviour, develop positive self-worth, and learn about the diverse community around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always adapt large group discussions and activities to fully maintain the interest of younger children and so they do not distract others.  The childminder does not engage parents as well as possible in gathering information about children's initial stages of development when they first start attending.

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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

 review the organisation of large group discussions and activities to ensure that younger children do not lose interest and distract others  give parents every opportunity to share full information about their children's learning from home when they start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's ongoing development.  The inspector observed children engaged in play with the childminder, discussed the planning of activities for individual children, and spoke to the assistants about their roles.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about self-evaluation and what methods are used to bring about improvements in the service offered.  The inspector sampled children's records, developmental records, and the policies and procedures shared with the assistants and parents.  The inspector viewed all areas of the setting used for minding purposes, and play materials and equipment for children's use.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that would cause concerns. She has undertaken safeguarding training and has a clear policy to follow if any concerns arise about children's welfare. The childminder makes her assistants implement her policies and procedures, including all aspects of safeguarding. The childminder explores regular professional development to help her in reflecting on her practice. In addition, she ensures she shares such knowledge with the assistants who work very closely as a strong team. The childminder demonstrates a good capacity for continuous improvement. Feedback from parents demonstrates that they feel communication is good and they are well informed about their children's learning and development to support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular and accurate assessments of children's abilities as she and her assistants use observations on children's learning well to plan challenging activities that keep children stimulated. She effectively develops children's communication skills. Older children are encouraged to contribute to discussion, and young children enjoy songs and rhymes. Children make good progress in being independent and in making choices. They find their shoes and coats quickly, eager to go outdoors. Younger children can choose favourite toys, because they are organised within easy reach and labelled well in storage. The engagement of the childminder and assistants with the children is positive. They offer help in how to address challenges and benefit fully when engaged at activities. Activities both indoors and outdoors support all areas of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supervises children well and minimises possible risks to children. Children feel safe and secure and demonstrate self-motivation. The childminder meets the care needs of children well and promotes good hygiene practices. She gathers information from parents to help children settle easily into her care. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children eat healthy foods and engage in regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. Planning is well organised for supporting children moving on to school, to enable them to have specific skills to make the transition with ease. Children's behaviour good and they learn about expected behaviour and the implications of negative actions. They have respect for others through the childminder's positive approach to inclusion and the range of activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453944 Local authority Newham Inspection number 935946 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 18 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She is available to mind from registered premises in Stratford, in the London Borough of Newham. She is registered to work with another childminder and assistants at this setting. The childminder is available to care for children Monday to Friday, throughout most of 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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