Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2017 12 March 2015

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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 has high expectations for what children can achieve. She provides interesting and challenging activities to help them consistently work towards the next stages in their development.  The childminder understands how children learn and teaches them well. She helps children to become confident and resilient learners. For example, she recognises when they will benefit from time and space to try things out for themselves, and where they need encouragement to persevere with a task.  Children's behaviour is very good. They share, take turns and play cooperatively. For example, they worked together to dig a hole in the lawn for their game of golf, consulting with each other on where it should go and how deep it should be.  Children make good progress. They develop a wide range of skills, which supports the next stages in their learning, including being ready for school. For example, older

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This provision is good

children develop good writing skills and begin to read by sounding out the letters in words.  The childminder has developed effective partnerships with other settings that children attend, to support continuity in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder gathers information from parents when children join her provision; however, this does not always include details of what their children already know and can do.  The childminder does not consistently organise the learning environment to support children to make choices and follow their ideas and interests.

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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

 extend the range of information gathered from parents when children join, to help identify their starting points and support their learning from the outset  review the organisation of resources and activities to enhance children's opportunities to make choices and build on their own interests.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes effective use of risk assessments and daily checks to ensure that her home is safe and secure. She is aware of the signs which might indicate a child is at risk from harm and confident about the actions she must take to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to improve the quality of her practice. For example, she attends training to strengthen her understanding of safeguarding issues and exchanges ideas with other childminders to improve the quality of teaching and learning. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and successfully identifies where she can make meaningful improvements. For example, she has recognised that she lacks a thorough understanding of all issues relating to the care of children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, and she has sought further training to strengthen her knowledge in this area.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely observes children and uses accurate assessments to evaluate the progress that they are making. She identifies what children need to learn next and plans a good range of activities to support their all-round development. The childminder plays alongside children, skilfully extending their learning. For example, she modelled how to knead and shape dough, introducing a range of descriptive words to extend children's vocabulary. Children joined in, using their hands and simple tools to roll and shape the dough. They used their imaginations to create models and spoke confidently as they described what they had made. The childminder teaches children to count and use mathematical language as they play. For instance, she encouraged them to keep track of the number of shots they had played during a game of golf.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure attachments with the childminder. They show high levels of confidence and self-esteem, and are proud to share their achievements. The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents, to ensure that children's individual care needs are well met. Parents give very positive feedback about the service she provides. The childminder supports children extremely well to learn good hygiene routines and manage their own personal care. For example, she encourages them to use tissues and wipes, put on their shoes and to help clean up after activities. Children develop positive attitudes towards healthy lifestyles. For instance, they show enthusiasm and enjoyment in active, outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners. They show high levels of enjoyment and engagement in their play. Children make good progress in their literacy skills. For example, they begin to recognise the alphabet and link letters to the sounds that they make. Older children understand how to blend these sounds as they begin to read. Children develop good pencil skills. Younger children begin to give meaning to the marks that they make, while older children write their names and draw complex pictures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289343 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1092027 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides care all day from Monday to Friday for 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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