Childminder EY420897

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2016 23 January 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder has not developed an effective programme to update her professional knowledge and skills continually. For example, she is not aware of relevant changes in legislation concerning safeguarding issues.  Children make typical progress from their starting points. However, the childminder does not always use all available resources to extend older children's level of enjoyment. This hinders them from making good progress and in being well prepared for the next stages of their learning.  The childminder does not evaluate her provision effectively, to identify all aspects of her practice that need to be improved.

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It has the following strengths

 Children behave well and learn to be independent. For example, they help to clear away after eating, and act responsibly.  The childminder works in partnership with parents to develop a continuous approach to meeting children's needs.  Children manage their own personal needs well. For example, they wash their hands before snack time and learn about the importance of following hygiene routines, to help maintain their good health.

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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

 implement a programme of professional development to consistently update knowledge and skills, in particular, to gain a clear understanding of all current changes relating to childcare practices. 31/07/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 broaden the range of resources on offer, particularly for older children, to motivate and extend their interests fully  improve self-evaluation processes to accurately identify and target all areas of practice that require improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including safety risk assessments, children's assessment information and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any welfare concerns about a child in her care. The childminder does not ensure that her professional knowledge is up to date, in particular, relating to wider safeguarding duties and new government legislation. This has a negative impact on the childminder's ability to develop her skills and provide a better service. The childminder has responded positively to previous actions raised at her last inspection. For example, she is able to identify ways to challenge learning for most-able children, with particular regard to those under five years of age. The childminder seeks the views of others to help her reflect on her practice and identify her strengths. However, she does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify and target improvement in all areas of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides some suitable activities for older children that mostly complement their achievements at school. For example, she offers them opportunities to draw, while strengthening their pencil control. She generally engages with children during activities to encourage their involvement. However, there are not always enough resources on offer for children to make choices, which hinders their level of enjoyment. The childminder teaches children about others in the community to help them develop an understanding of diversity. For example, she takes children on visits to local places of interest, and teaches them about similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder understands how to use observation and assessment to plan suitable activities and support the learning and development of younger children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder forms positive relationships with children. She acts as a good role model, while helping them learn to be polite to others. She talks to children about their behaviour, when needed, to help them understand her expectations and learn what is acceptable. The childminder checks her premises to ensure that the environment is safe. However, she does not always provide a stimulating environment for children, due to the limited resources available, to excite and motivate their interests. The childminder provides healthy foods and children have opportunities to be active. She encourages children to learn about healthy lifestyles and supports their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are developing some basic skills. For example, they learn to share, are confident and communicate well with one another. However, they do not have many opportunities to extend their skills further, which limits the overall progress that they make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420897 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1049404 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Plaistow, Newham. She currently cares for school-age children during weekdays, from 8am to 9am and 3.30pm to 6pm, and operates during term time only. The childminder is available to care for early years children during school hours.

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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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