Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 11 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is very knowledgeable about the children's individual development. She plans stimulating, interesting and hands-on experiences.  Children enjoy a wide range of resources that are appropriate for their age and development. Children make choices and independently select resources, following their interests.  Children's confidence and self-esteem are nurtured well. They receive praise and encouragement for their good behaviour and their achievements, and learn to respect others different to them.  The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's day, achievements and progress. She engages parents when undertaking required assessments.  The childminder strives to improve. She has met the previous recommendation well to support children to value each other's similarities and differences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of seeking parental feedback to contribute to her systems of self-evaluation, to further develop her good practice to the highest level.  The childminder does not provide a broad range of opportunities for younger children to build on their large physical skills.

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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

 encourage parents to share their views about the quality of the provision, as part of self-evaluation  extend the range of learning experiences to support younger children to develop their physical skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during play activities and meal times.  The inspector observed children's engagement in activities outdoors with the childminder, and discussed the childminder's planning and teaching methods.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children when appropriate, and looked at areas of the home used by minded children.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records, their assessment records, and policies and procedures the childminder uses with parents.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of suitability of the assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection issues and knows how to proceed if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Children play in a safe and secure environment and learn about their own safety in different situations, for example when they travel in the childminder's car. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's day through various systems of communication. She communicates relevant matters of requirements with her assistant such as sharing her policies and procedures and ensuring she attends required training. Since the last inspection, the childminder has gained a recognised early years qualification. Parents express positive feedback for the high levels of learning opportunities, care of the children and the childminder's professionalism.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder undertakes regular observational assessments of children's development; this supports her to monitor ongoing development and complete required progress checks. Resources are very well maintained, which the childminder effectively uses to provide appropriate challenge for children. Children count in everyday routines, for example they count out pips from the fruit they eat. Children take a strong interest in early writing skills. For example, they learn to trace over different patterns or chalk freely on the path outdoors. Children's enjoyment in outdoor play is nurtured well and the provision of play to reflect most areas of learning captures their interest further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children and their needs. Children gain plenty of fresh air and exercise; they have opportunities to socialise with other children, and learn about the community around them. For example, the children attend a range of community under-fives groups, and visit the local farm and the airport. The children begin to understand what acceptable behaviour is and they are supported as they learn to negotiate through play. The childminder ensures children feel comfortable throughout the day through appropriate care including nappy changing routines and sleep times. The childminder supports parents to ensure that children enjoy healthy foods each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of their development. They enjoy various activities including those that take account of the differing ages and abilities of the children who attend. Children learn the skills that support them in readiness for school. They freely select toys, learn to dress and feed themselves, use language well to communicate, and develop good levels of confidence and concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453969 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1063068 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Beckton, in the London Borough of Newham. She is available to care for children Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder provides funded childcare for children aged two, three and four years. She works with an assistant.

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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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