Childminder EY457223

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 12 June 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder shows a strong drive to provide high-quality care and good learning for children. She and her assistants teach well and share an enthusiasm and commitment to provide good-quality education. This ensures good outcomes for children and they are well prepared for school.  Clear and detailed checks on children's ongoing development ensure they make good progress given what they know when they start. Staff provide a stimulating, challenging and welcoming environment. Children benefit from a wide range of learning experiences, based on their individual needs and interests.  Children are extremely well supported by the childminder and her assistants in being independent and do many things for themselves before asking for help. They feel safe and cared for in the childminder's home and behaviour is excellent. They learn to care for each other and the environment from an early age.  The childminder astutely promotes children's good health. They enjoy nutritious meals,

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This provision is good

daily exercise and outdoor play. For example, they walk to the local park, help to dig and grow vegetables on the allotment, and observe seeds grown in the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always monitor her assistants' performance to help identify ways to enhance the quality of teaching and children's outcomes.

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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

 ensure that staff performance is monitored effectively to identify suitable opportunities to help improve practice and children's outcomes further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies, procedures and training certificates, and checked evidence of the suitability of the people working with children in the setting.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of views and comments left by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and assistants are confident about what to do if they have any concerns relating to the welfare of a child. She ensures that the premises and equipment are safe and in good condition for children's use. The childminder seeks parents' and other professionals' views and also takes into account children's views to help guide improvement. This helps her to ensure good outcomes for children and offer a great deal of continuity in learning and care. She has set higher expectations since the last inspection, which has helped her succeed in improving aspects of her provision. For example, she has created a stimulating and welcoming environment indoors and outdoors to support children's learning effectively. Overall, the childminder undertakes relevant training to build on her existing knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's learning and experiences are well documented. Accurate assessments are shared with parents, for example, through secure social media and regular discussions regarding their children's progress. The childminder encourages children to be creative. For example, they enjoy role play activities, such as going to the doctors, shopping and preparing a picnic for teddies, and the assistants join in with their play enthusiastically. Children explore their environment and make independent choices from the extensive range of resources to extend their learning. For example, young children discover how substances change when they add water to mud in the mud kitchen while commenting on colours, textures and smells.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is very welcoming and children form strong bonds with her and the assistants. She is extremely attentive and accurately meets their needs. Children settle extremely well and promptly. They show an excellent awareness of hygiene practices and develop high levels of independence, such as in managing their personal care needs. Children show a very strong sense of belonging. The childminder respects, values and shows a genuine interest in the contributions they make. They learn about a range of people and ways of life through extremely well-planned activities and experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn about the world and nature. They explore technology and plants, and learn about lifecycles. They develop their fine-motor skills well. For example, they learn to use a pencil with control, while enhancing their writing skills. They learn to recite numbers in the correct order and count accurately. They gain secure skills in readiness for school and their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457223 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1049755 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder employs three staff. The team holds relevant qualifications ranging from level 2 to 8 and one member of staff holds qualified teacher status. The childminder is available to care for children from Monday to Friday 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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Telephone number

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