Childminder, Out-of school day care in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2016 26 April 2016

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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

 Children show that they are secure and happy. The childminder forms warm, sensitive bonds with them and successfully supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder teaches children well. She successfully supports their language skills, such as through regular singing activities, and helps children to use words in context. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn to do things for themselves. Children are confident and develop good levels of independence.  The childminder takes action to improve the provision well. She acts on the advice of other professionals to improve her teaching expertise and outcomes for children. For example, she has remedied all weaknesses raised at the last inspection well overall, and meets all requirements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities for mark making in some areas in which they prefer to play, to enhance their early writing skills.  The childminder does not use her improved assessment and monitoring procedures fully, to help her close any gaps in children's learning even more rapidly.

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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

 review the organisation of materials that children use to draw and make marks with, to create more opportunities for children to make choices and develop their early writing skills  strengthen further the consistency with which children's progress is monitored, to identify more sharply where children may need extra support in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding, and observed the children and what they enjoyed doing.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children, and discussed the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures to keep children safe. She understands her duties in ensuring children's welfare and knows how to report her concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder's self-evaluation processes are effective. She reflects well and identifies her setting's strengths and areas to improve to enhance the provision. She understands the importance of keeping her professional development up to date. She actively seeks opportunities to improve her practice and children's experiences. She updates her understanding of any changes to legislation, to offer good-quality care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children play in a caring, friendly environment and they confidently explore the interesting, age-appropriate resources. The childminder provides a good range of activities that successfully support children's development in all areas. She follows children's interests to help encourage their involvement and motivation. Children focus well and are eager to play. The childminder supports children effectively during activities, such as joining in with their play, and encouraging and showing them how to use resources. She observes children regularly, knows what they can do and plans activities to extend their learning. The childminder works with parents well. For example, she communicates with them about the activities she provides and children's care routines, to keep them informed. Children have opportunities to develop their confidence and social skills with others, such as when they attend the local children's centre.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play with a wide range of resources that reflect and value the different people in the community. They learn to respect other people's uniqueness and develop their understanding of the world. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she explains how to play carefully and explore the environment safely to prevent them from hurting themselves. Children eat nutritious foods, are active and enjoy using the childminder's equipment in her garden. For example, they like kicking and throwing balls, as part of developing their physical skills and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and learn a range of skills that prepare them well for their future learning. For example, toddlers learn to walk confidently and begin to handle books independently. Children interact with others confidently and listen well. They learn the importance of following good hygiene practices. Toddlers begin to communicate their needs confidently and enjoy babbling while they play. Children learn to manage some simple hygiene routines without support and enjoy helping to tidy up the toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378916 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1057779 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in North Woolwich, in the London Borough of Newham. She is available to care for children throughout the week, except for each Wednesday. She works part time, although her hours of operation are flexible. She works for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds a suitable 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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