Ceraldi, Paula

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 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 is well organised. She monitors children's progress well and plans effectively to meet their individual needs. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children in her care. She has a good knowledge of how children learn through play and provides a variety of resources for them to freely access.  The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. For example, she takes children on walks to explore their natural surroundings, including looking for minibeasts.  The childminder has good links with local schools, nurseries and the community, and partnerships with parents are successful. She fosters all these links well to ensure continuity in children's learning and to help prepare children for school.  The childminder is committed to providing high-quality care and learning for children.

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This provision is good

For example, she continuously reviews her practice and makes relevant plans for her professional development, such as seeking further training opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gain enough information about children's starting points to help her plan learning opportunities that are more precise from the outset.  The childminder does not always use all available opportunities to increase children's positive awareness of diversity, including 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 further information about children when they first start, to clearly identify their capabilities, and use this information precisely to inform planning  increase opportunities for children to learn about diversity fully, to extend their understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for caring for children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's development folders, the childminder's training and qualifications, and policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation processes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder has a clear self-evaluation system in place, which takes into account the views of early years advisors, parents and children. She uses this process well to identify her strengths and any areas for improvement. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe for children to explore and provides constant supervision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how to support the learning and development of all children. She uses information that she gathers through her observations and assessments to provide a wide range of learning experiences. The childminder interacts sensitively with children and plays alongside them. For example, she talks and sings to them, while successfully supporting their language and communication development. Children have fun sharing books and singing rhymes, and the childminder effectively extends their literacy skills. For example, she refers to pictures in books to link words and extends their vocabulary. The childminder supports children's physical development well and ensures that they have daily access to outdoor play. For example, children enjoy being physical active, such as joining in with actions to songs and chasing bubbles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form a strong bond with the childminder, who is caring and sensitive to their needs. Children show confidence to lead their own learning and they independently choose from the toys and resources available. The childminder implements clear routines and high standards of hygiene to support the care needs of babies and toddlers. For example, children know when it is time to wash their hands and prepare for sleep time. Children learn about healthy eating and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder is a good role model, and children learn good manners and understand the need to share and take turns. Children receive lots of attention and support from the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and secure. For example, children are comfortable to approach the childminder for cuddles and reassurance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They respond positivity and enjoy their learning experiences. Children express their needs and feelings well and take pride in their achievements. They develop essential skills to support them to be well prepared for their future learning at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462046 Local authority Newham Inspection number 950053 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 lives in Silvertown, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and operates 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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