Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is good as the childminder has a thorough awareness of how children learn and develop. The childminder carefully plans a range of activities that supports children's interests and development.  The childminder provides children with warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environments indoors and outdoors. Children are consistently motivated and demonstrate good levels of interest and a desire to learn more.  Partnerships with parents are strong. This childminder encourages the parents to share information about their children's learning at home and she keeps parents informed of their children's progress.  The childminder is a good role model. Children respond positively to her and to others, and they behave well. She meets their emotional needs effectively, and children are confident and motivated.  The childminder develops her professional practice well. For example, she completes

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This provision is good

regular training and implements changes in the learning experiences she offers children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not provide opportunities for children to practise and gain better control of their gross motor skills.  The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's social skills, in particular, so they socialise with others.

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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 the range of opportunities for children to develop their large physical skills  seek ways to provide children with more opportunities to relate to others, to further aid their social development and to support moving on to school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged with the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder observed children during activities and discussed children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, and looked at evidence of the suitability of those living at the premises.  The inspector looked at written parental feedback for inspection purposes, questionnaires, and references for the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to respond if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. She provides a safe and secure environment and ensures children remain under her care and supervision. She encourages children to manage risks to keep themselves and others safe, such as teaching older children how to play safely around younger infants. The childminder has further developed her knowledge and skills since registration. For example, she has gained a recognised childcare qualification at level 3 and she accesses a range of training opportunities. This has helped her to improve the range of learning opportunities she offers children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder actively engages with children to be a role model and play partner. She skilfully knows when to offer support and guidance, yet steps back to allow children to play at their own pace. Children receive good levels of interaction from the childminder in developing early language. This is very much evident with children who are learning to speak English as an additional language. For example, they learn new words and phrases as the childminder uses English effectively alongside their home language. Children are keen to explore the range of messy and tactile play materials. For example, children enjoy making playdough, playing in the mud kitchen, or making sand cakes in the garden. The childminder uses effective systems for undertaking observations, assessments and planning, allowing her to identify gaps early on and plan the children's next steps in their development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They settle well and show through their play and interactions with her that they feel secure and very comfortable in her care. Their independence is encouraged effectively, for example, they learn to manage their own personal needs. Children behave very well and the childminder provides genuine praise and encouragement for children's efforts. This fosters their confidence and self-esteem, yet also teaches them about expected behaviour. The childminder promotes diversity very well, such as children's enjoyment to dress up in clothes from other cultures, or celebrate different religious festivals throughout the year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, in readiness for the move to school. Children concentrate for long periods at activities, and confidently make choices about their play. They have good opportunities to practise their early writing, such as with free painting. They learn to recognise colours, and count out items in their play. They help with routine tasks, such as to help tidy away toys, and are familiar with changes in their daily routine.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481938 Local authority Newham Inspection number 994857 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Manor Park, in the London Borough of Newham. She is available to care for children on Monday to Friday and during weekends, 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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