Childminder EY452061

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2017 10 May 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

 The childminder supports the safety and security of the children effectively. They settle in well and are comfortable to explore their surroundings.  The childminder provides activities that are suitably challenging, which children enjoy. They make good progress in their learning and development.  Young children enjoy the experience of making marks. They show good fine-muscle control. For example, children learn to use three fingers to hold writing tools correctly.  The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge and childcare skills. She welcomes advice from professionals and other childminders to develop her practice further. The childminder uses various strategies to update her knowledge of childcare.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She works closely with parents and involves them fully in their children's learning. Children benefit immensely from this partnership to support their ongoing development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder is not fully consistent in helping children to understand the importance of good hygiene to raise their awareness of how to stay healthy.  The childminder misses opportunities to develop children's mathematical vocabulary to enhance their early mathematical 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

 increase opportunities for children to develop further their understanding of the importance of following good hygiene practices  make better use of opportunities to strengthen children's understanding and use of mathematical language, to extend further their early mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her role and responsibilities.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, which includes assessments, training certificates, the self-evaluation form and policies.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in writing.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. She carries out regular risk assessments indoors and outdoors to reduce potential hazards to children. The childminder keeps and maintains relevant records for the safe management of the children. She has addressed the actions and recommendations successfully from the last inspection. This has led to improvements to the care children receive and their learning experiences. The childminder regularly evaluates her service to identify her strengths and improve the quality of her work. In addition, she encourages parents to share their views about the service to help her make decisions about how to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children. She uses her notes to assess their abilities and plan the next steps to move them on in their learning. The childminder provides children with a variety of activities, which helps children to have fun, explore and be active. For example, young children learn that when they press a button on toys, they hear sounds, music or recorded messages. Children begin to develop an awareness of familiar places, such as the nearby river and local parks, and they are keen to learn climbing skills. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of diversity and positive attitudes to others. For example, children look at books about other cultures, and learn about the similarities and difference between themselves and others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a caring relationship with the children and she is receptive to their individual needs. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's care. For example, they show an awareness of other people with whom they are not familiar and snuggle up to the childminder. She reassures children to help develop their confidence and they respond through smiling. Children learn to behave well and to keep themselves safe. Overall, the childminder supports children's good health and reduces the spread of germs to children. The childminder offers children nutritious meals that help them to develop healthy eating habits. Children enjoy daily exercises, which supports their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Young children learn to string words together and are moving towards using whole sentences. Children benefit immensely from regular opportunities to take part in group activities where they learn to form friendships with others beyond the setting. Children access toys and activities independently. Young children are well prepared for the next stage in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452061 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1057917 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in West Silvertown, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder is available to care for children from Monday to Friday. She operates her service throughout most of the year.

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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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