Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 15 January 2016

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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 successfully addressed the actions and recommendations from her last inspection. She has worked with an early years advisor to update her knowledge and improve her practice.  The childminder observes children as they play to make assessments of what they know and can do. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children benefit from a warm and welcoming environment. There is a range of resources, activities and equipment available. Children confidently make independent choices and are motivated to explore and be creative.  Children settle well and are confident in the childminder's care. This demonstrates that they feel safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gain detailed information about children's prior capabilities and skills on entry to fully inform her planning. Strategies for gathering ongoing information from parents about children's learning at home are currently being developed and are not yet fully in place.  Children do not have enough opportunities to access resources that represent positive images of diversity, to help develop their understanding of similarities and differences in others.

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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

 gather detailed information about children's prior capabilities and skills on entry to fully inform planning, and gather ongoing information from parents about children's learning at home  ensure resources which reflect diversity are fully available to extend children's understanding of similarities and differences in others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that are used for caring for children.  The inspector observed practice and interactions between the childminder and the children during play and care routines.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, records of suitability checks for household members, and children's records.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge of safeguarding and has clear policies and procedures which outline the action to be taken if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. This also includes managing any allegations that could be made about her or a member of her household. She demonstrates a clear understanding of the signs that may cause concern for a child's welfare. The childminder ensures the environment is safe for children to explore. She has implemented changes to her premises since her previous inspection. For example, she has installed two safety gates and now carries out daily risk assessments. The childminder is keen to improve and has a focused programme for her professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and ensure better outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has updated her knowledge of the different areas of learning, and since the last inspection has purchased a range of resources to sustain children's interests. The childminder demonstrates her knowledge by carrying out accurate checks on children's development between the ages of two and three years. She uses her observations and assessments to plan and provide for children's individual needs. The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. For example, she uses simple words and phrases to extend their language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a clear sense of belonging and security. They develop secure relationships with the childminder and settle well as they are supported through changes in their lives. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise as they enjoy a variety of interesting outdoor activities. The childminder develops children's self-esteem through constant praise and recognition. Children have access to fresh drinking water at all times and the childminder encourages healthy eating by providing nutritious snacks. The childminder helps to encourage the children's independence skills. For example, children are encouraged to obtain their own resources and to pick up things after their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children to gain a range of key skills to prepare them well for their next stage of learning and moves to nursery and school. For example, children develop useful problem-solving skills through their play, working out how equipment is put together and making changes to maintain the correct positioning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458117 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1036843 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Manor Park, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates her service on weekdays, between 8am and 6pm, during term time.

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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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