Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 13 February 2015

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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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has made many improvements to her provision. Children now make good progress. The childminder's checks closely on how well they develop to spot any who may need extra help.  Children are taught well. They freely choose from a wide range of toys and resources. Children explore with increasing confidence and develop good levels of independence during play.  The childminder creates a welcoming environment which meets children's emotional needs effectively. They demonstrate a strong attachment with the childminder, who treats them with warmth, consideration and kindness. This supports children's self- confidence and boosts their emotional well-being.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. She assesses safety risks thoroughly on her premises and prior to taking children on outings.  The childminder establishes effective relationships with parents. She encourages

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This provision is good

parents to be involved with their children's learning and shares useful information about their progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder uses some good methods to manage children's behaviour. However, occasionally her approaches are not as positive as they could be.

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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

 support children's behaviour more effectively to enable them to fully understand behaviour expectations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and its impact on the children's learning.  The inspector checked documents, including the childminder's background suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector sampled the childminder's planning documents, and discussed children's individual learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her role in protecting children should any welfare concerns arise. She takes care to update her knowledge of safeguarding so that she is aware of any changes to legislation. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder actively promotes equality and differences found in communities through a well-planned curriculum. For example, the childminder positively talks to the children about disabilities of individuals using toy figures. The childminder uses self-evaluation processes effectively. She regularly evaluates her setting and includes feedback and views from parents and children to improve its quality. For example, she collates in-depth information when children join to establish what they know before they start.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning effectively and checks their progress well. She effectively supports children's current interests. For instance, during a planned modelling dough activity, children were also encouraged to develop their mathematical skills. The childminder extended the activity further, enabling children to learn mathematical language, such as 'longer', 'shorter', 'more', 'less', 'bigger' and 'smaller'. She responds sensitively to children as they speak, repeating the correct pronunciation of words if needed. The childminder actively promotes children's understanding of how we are all different. For example, she helps children to gain an understanding of people, families and communities beyond their immediate experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children useful skills to help them develop good personal hygiene routines and to keep themselves safe. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands at meal times and after playing with modelling dough. Children know how to safely use and carry scissors. She teaches children to cross the road safely while going to and from school. If children's requests for special activities are agreed, they jump up and down in excitement and say, 'I am happy, this is the best day ever.' They also regularly go out to other local groups, the library and the park. The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment that keeps children motivated in a broad range of activities. Children like guiding their own learning, often choosing activities or exploring the environment independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are motivated, confident learners who are keen to share their views and make their needs known. Children relate well to others and know about healthy eating. They gain good early literacy, writing and mathematical skills. They are well prepared for their next settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY261613 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1054600 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in North Woolwich, within the London Borough of Newham. She operates her service from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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