Childminder EY415380

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 25 January 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder forms warm, caring relationships with children. She knows how to help them feel safe and secure, while successfully supporting their emotional well-being.  Children behave positively. The childminder shares her expectations with them to teach them what is acceptable. For example, she praises children when they do something well and helps them to recognise the consequences of their actions.  The childminder plans suitable activities to meet the needs of children and extend their learning. She plans around their interests to excite and engage them while they play.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder promotes mathematical development well. For example, she skilfully encourages children to count and use mathematical language to compare different objects.  The childminder has improved her practice since the last inspection. For example, she has developed the resources and activities she offers children and provides a range of

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This provision is good

experiences that reflect all areas of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always pursue all available opportunities to update her childcare knowledge and to remain fully aware of any relevant changes in legislation.  The childminder misses opportunities to encourage most-able children to develop their skills in using a range of writing materials.

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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

 continue to explore further ways to develop professional knowledge, in particular, to keep up with all relevant changes in childcare and relevant legislation  offer most-able children further access to a range of opportunities to practise their early writing skills, in preparation for their move to school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector considered written views of parents made available during the inspection.  The inspector viewed parts of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recognises the indicators that may suggest a child being at risk of harm and she knows the procedures to follow if she has any welfare concerns. The childminder sets higher expectations, which has helped her to succeed in improving aspects of her provision. She reflects on her practice regularly to recognise the setting's strengths and to identify areas to improve. She seeks the views of children and parents, and acts on the advice of professionals, to develop her practice further. For example, she has improved the way she communicates with parents and teachers, to enhance partnership working.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children play in a welcoming environment and confidently choose resources to explore. The childminder encourages them well during activities. For example, she guides them and makes suggestions to help promote their involvement and challenge them further. The childminder assesses children's achievements and monitors their progress well. She uses this information to adapt her teaching effectively, to meet the needs of all children. For example, she successfully adjusts activities and resources to cater for children with special educational needs. She works with parents and other professionals effectively to help promote a continuous approach to meeting individual needs. For example, she speaks to teachers to find out what children are learning at nursery, to help her plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and independent. The childminder supports them to develop an understanding of good hygiene practices. For example, she teaches them how to wash and dry their hands properly. Children learn about healthy lifestyles, including the benefits of eating balanced, nutritious meals. Furthermore, children are active and enjoy going on outings, such as to the local park, to promote their physical well-being. The childminder teaches children about how to keep safe. For example, children learn about road safety, including how to manage their personal safety during outings. The childminder implements effective procedures to protect children from harm. She regularly risk assesses all areas children use to identify and remove any hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining the necessary skills in readiness for the next stage of their learning. For example, they speak clearly and learn to use new words in context, which develops their communication skills. Children develop secure early reading skills. For example, they begin to explore words in books and understand that text carries meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415380 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1049375 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in East Ham, within the London Borough of Newham. The childminder cares for children from 7am to 7pm, during weekdays only. She operates her service throughout most of the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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