Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This is also a breach of the requirements of the Childcare Register. However, she has maintained a suitable understanding of what to do in the event of an accident and, therefore, children's safety is not significantly compromised.  The childminder does not have a clear understanding of children's learning needs at different stages in their development. The activities and resources she provides do not always challenge and engage the children or support their progress well enough.  The childminder does not consistently support children's language and communication skills well.  The childminder does not enable children to choose from a wide range of resources, to support their individual interests and learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Children settle well and form close and caring bonds with the childminder. This helps them to develop the confidence to explore their environment and try out new things.  The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents. She shares information daily about children's care needs and what they have enjoyed doing.  The childminder has formed effective links with schools that children attend. She exchanges information about children's learning and well-being to pass on to parents, which helps to support continuity between the different settings and home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 acquire and maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate, to help safeguard children 25/07/2017

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Due Date

 improve understanding of the learning needs of children at different stages in their development, so that resources and activities provided are enjoyable and suitably challenging for each child, and to help them make good progress in all areas of learning. 07/08/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 make the most of all opportunities to support children's language and communication skills  enable children to readily access a wide range of resources, to enhance their enjoyment and all-round development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and discussed some of these with the childminder, to assess the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation.  The inspector considered the views of parents from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has failed to maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification. However, she knows what to do should a child have an accident or become ill, and is booked on to an appropriate course to update her skills. Therefore, this breach of requirements does not significantly impact upon children's safety and welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that might indicate a child's well-being is at risk and she understands how to report any concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder evaluates the quality of her service and identifies some areas for development. For instance, she has sought advice from other childminders on how to develop her provision for babies. The childminder shows a willingness to improve her teaching skills and attends relevant training. However, her standard of teaching is inconsistent.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder talks to children and introduces them to books. However, she does not make the most of opportunities such as these to extend their language and communication skills. The childminder observes children as they play and assesses their progress to find out what they know. However, the activities and resources she provides are not consistently suitable for the children's current stages of development. Therefore, children do not become fully engaged. Nevertheless, the childminder considers children's individual interests in her planning. For example, she uses children's enjoyment of music to help settle them and gain their attention. Children develop an understanding of cause and effect. For instance, they discover how they can create different sounds by pressing the buttons on electronic toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a selection of toys and resources for children. However, these are not well organised or easily accessible. This prevents children from making choices to support their learning and interests. The childminder encourages children to be active and healthy. For example, she provides tasty and nutritious meals, and ensures they have fresh air and exercise each day. The childminder ensures that children have opportunities to socialise with other children and adults. For instance, she takes them to activity sessions at the local children's centre and visits other childminders. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children make steady progress and gain some skills to support the next stages in their development. For example, they develop positive relationships and learn social skills. Babies enjoy space to move around as they begin to crawl and prepare to take their first steps.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485447 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1014260 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 6. She provides care all day on Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. She also provides before- and after-school care.

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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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