Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2017 7 February 2017

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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 observes and assesses children's progress well. She makes good use of information gained to plan further challenging experiences and to support any gaps in learning.  Children form close and familiar bonds with the childminder. She is attentive to individual needs and supports children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder meets children's personal, social and emotional development needs well. Children are settled and happy in her care. Relationships are very good.  The childminder liaises with others to develop her practice further. For example, she attends her network childminding group regularly and she seeks information and training online to extend her knowledge further.  Children have opportunities to learn about themselves and others through positive learning experiences. This supports them to develop an understanding of individual similarities and differences in society.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work as well as possible in partnership with other early years settings children attend to provide continuity in their learning and development.  Children do not benefit from many opportunities to explore and investigate a wide range of resources and activities to extend their creative thinking.

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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

 enhance links with other settings children attend and develop a two-way flow of information sharing regarding children's learning and development  increase opportunities for children to explore a wide range of media and materials to extend their creative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching as she engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's development records, suitability records, and evidence of the childminder's self-development.  The inspector looked at play materials and areas of the childminder's premises used for childminding.  The inspector took account of parents' views from the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify any signs that may cause her concern about a child's welfare. She understands the procedures to follow and how to contact the relevant agencies. She carries out regular and detailed risk assessments to minimise any dangers to children. The childminder monitors children's progress to enable her to address any emerging gaps in their development. She works effectively with her local authority to gain support and advice. She identifies specific training courses to attend and implements changes to benefit children. For example, she has reviewed her teaching methods to support children's language development further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively plans and provides many good learning opportunities for children. She encourages children to follow their interests, and children are eager to play when they arrive. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she encourages new vocabulary using a range of descriptive words as they play together. She makes good use of props to accompany stories to support children's understanding of the spoken word. Children develop good levels of concentration and are enthusiastic to play alongside the childminder. For example, they build towers out of blocks and enjoy solving puzzles together. The childminder completes all required assessments and shares these with parents to keep them involved in their children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a varied range of play resources. They learn to make choices in their play and are interested and inquisitive about the activities planned for them. Children know about good hygiene practices and learn to attend to their personal needs well. Children learn about safety. For example, they respond well to reminders about why it is not safe to run indoors. There is a strong emphasis on supporting children to learn to share toys and take turns. Children enjoy the healthy range of food the childminder provides. They develop an understanding of what foods are good for them, for example, as they refer to posters displayed and discuss healthy eating choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for school. Children are enthusiastic and engage well in activities. For example, children learn to be independent and socialise with others. They share experiences from home and communicate well. Children develop a good interest in books for early reading and use their imagination as they engage in role play. They learn to count and to recognise letters of the alphabet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472116 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1086017 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Manor Park, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates throughout most of the year from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a childcare 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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