Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 21 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 a secure understanding of the early years requirements and she implements these well in her practice to support good outcomes in children's care and learning.  The childminder uses effective systems for assessing and checking children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning. Children typically make good progress across all areas in their learning and development. They gain many key skills for the future.  Children enjoy close and caring relationships with the childminder and they benefit from the close attachments they have established with her and her family. The childminder acts as a positive example to help children know how to behave and to treat one another. Children relate easily to others and behave well.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify her strengths. She has improved provision since the last inspection and continues to look at ways of improving it further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ensure that children extend their skills in early writing and understanding of letters.  The childminder does not always help children to increase their vocabulary or clarify their ideas to extend their learning further.

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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

 help children to develop their literacy skills further to aid their learning  develop ways of challenging children's thinking skills further and to increase their vocabulary.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector interacted with the children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at some of the childminder's documentation, including children's records, parents' questionnaires, and records of suitability checks for all household members.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed and discussed children's learning while they played.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her setting well. She has a positive approach towards her professional development and keeps herself fully updated of childcare issues. The childminder has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations from the last inspection, which has had a positive impact on children's care and learning experiences. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of potential signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk. She has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she need to make a referral. The childminder works well with parents to complement children's learning experiences at home. She regularly exchanges information with parents and she encourages them to join in celebrations and events, where they can meet and mix with other parents and families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans the learning environment effectively and she supports children's learning through a wide range of planned and purposeful experiences. For example, she follows children's interests and joins in their play to support their learning further. Children are motivated and eager to play and learn. They enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. The childminder plans interesting activities, such as using real ingredients as they pretend to make lunch. Children enjoyed watching the changing colour and consistency of the mix as they made pretend chapattis. The childminder develops children's understanding of early mathematics well. She encourages them to explore patterns, identify colours and to count accurately.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are content and well settled in the childminder's care. The warm interactions they share with the childminder help them to feel safe and secure in her care. They are well behaved and they respond quickly as the childminder sensitively guides their play. In turn, she listens to and responds well to their ideas and requests. Children have a good understanding of simple hygiene practices. For example, they know that they need to wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day and they can confidently explain why this is important. Children enjoy the healthy meals and snacks provided by the childminder, and she takes account of any individual dietary needs. She also helpfully includes dishes to reflect children's cultural backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and they are typically well prepared for the next stage of their learning. They confidently communicate their needs and express themselves. Children enjoy looking at books and gain early number and physical skills. They have high levels of confidence and self-help skills in preparation for moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368274 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1049028 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Manor Park, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in childcare 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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Telephone number

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