Childminder EY319958

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2017 13 May 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder has failed to follow the correct procedures to inform Ofsted of all adults living on the premises. In addition, she does not have a clear understanding of her responsibility to notify Ofsted of significant changes and events.  The childminder responds appropriately to treat children in the case of an accident but does not maintain the required records.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to help children learn about nature and how things grow, to deepen their understanding of the natural world.  Self-evaluation processes are not rigorous enough to identify some areas where improvement is needed.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are confident and independent. They make good progress and develop the necessary skills for their future learning and for school. The childminder forms positive relationships with children and supports their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend to help support their learning and development.  Children behave well. The childminder shares her expectations with them well to help teach them about acceptable behaviour.  The childminder gathers detailed information about children when they first start, to help her plan precisely for their individual needs and interests from the outset.

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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

 ensure Ofsted is informed of the details of anyone new living on the premises to enable all required suitability checks to be carried out 31/07/2017

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 ensure that effective arrangements are in place to notify Ofsted of any significant events that may affect the suitability of any household member 31/07/2017

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 keep a written record of all accidents or injuries and the first-aid treatment given. 31/07/2017

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

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 extend the range of opportunities for children to learn about nature and how things grow, to develop their understanding of the world  improve self-evaluation processes to accurately identify and target all areas of practice that require improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all the parts of the premises, and observed the children and what they were doing.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children, and discussed the activities she plans for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning, their progress and how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  This inspection was completed as a result of the risk assessment process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise and report any signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She carries out risk assessments and takes appropriate action to minimise any hazards in the environment. However, the childminder has not informed Ofsted of changes to those over 16 years of age living and working in her home. In addition, she does not have suitable arrangements to ensure that Ofsted is notified of significant events. However, the impact of these breaches of requirements on children's safety is minimal as the childminder supervises children closely. The childminder understands the importance of professional development to help improve children's experiences. For example, she researches different activities to help her successfully support children's learning and interests. The childminder seeks the advice of others, such as parents, to help improve her provision, but this process is not robust enough to help

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

her identify all areas that need improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children play in a welcoming and friendly environment and are motivated to join in activities. The childminder supports children well while they play. For instance, she skilfully guides and questions them to help extend their play further. The childminder checks on children's development regularly and knows them well. She observes what they can do and uses this information effectively to plan age-appropriate experiences that successfully capture children's interest. For example, children have fun as they make a cake out of dough and engage the childminder in their imaginative games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not record details of all accidents, as required, although she provides appropriate first-aid treatment and care to help support children's welfare. Children eat nutritious, balanced foods. They are active and enjoy outings in the local area where they develop their physical skills and well-being. Overall, children are happy, safe and secure. They develop their physical skills well. For example, they use tools with good control to practise their early writing. They learn about good hygiene practices and know how to manage their personal needs independently, such as pouring water to drink.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They develop good social skills, such as interacting with others confidently. Children communicate clearly and listen attentively. Children enjoy activities that help them to develop early writing skills and develop good physical control and coordination. Children are prepared well for their future learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319958 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1101603 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Olympic Park area, within the London Borough of Newham. She is available to care for children throughout the week, all day, including weekends and for overnight 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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