Childminder 132659

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2017 5 February 2014

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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

 Children's physical development is promoted well. The childminder provides opportunities for them to enjoy fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. She organises regular outside activities, such as playing in the garden and visits to the local park.  Children form close bonds with the childminder and build secure friendships with other children. They are confident to make choices about their play and persevere, using their imagination as they play with small-world characters.  The childminder reviews and evaluates her practice to continue to improve and has addressed the previous recommendations. She has developed effective partnerships with parents, overall, and regularly exchanges information with them about children's progress and daily activities.  The childminder knows the children in her care well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. She makes regular observations of children to assess their

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This provision is good

current capabilities. This helps her to plan age-appropriate activities to promote children's next steps in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek enough information about what children already know and can do on entry and their ongoing learning at home from parents, to further support their learning.  The childminder does consistently target her ongoing professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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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 partnerships with parents and gather more information about what their children already know and can do when they start and their ongoing achievements at home, to further support their learning  extend the programme of professional development to make the best use of opportunities to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of training.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and assistant are knowledgeable about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. They know the procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child in their care. The childminder has a range of written policies and procedures that she shares with parents to ensure that they are aware of her expectations. She completes regular safety assessments of the premises and takes appropriate steps to reduce all hazards. The childminder observes and supervises the practice of her assistant effectively. She ensures that her assistant's training and skills are updated. The childminder regularly gathers feedback from parents and carers, who are very pleased with the quality of the provision and the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities and experiences that links to children's interests. She fully encourages children to share their own thoughts and ideas, which means that planned activities often change to suit children's choices and mood. The childminder creates a catalogue of the toys she has to encourage children to choose from toys stored in a bedroom. Children love rummaging in the toy box to find their favourite cars and characters. She helps young children develop good communication skills, for example, by constantly talking to them and repeating and reinforcing words with them. The childminder regularly reads stories children enjoy. She consistently includes mathematics in activities and routines to help children to develop an understanding of numbers and shapes. Children use their imagination as they pretend they are making tea for the childminder. The childminder regularly observes children. She uses appropriate

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

guidance to assess their progress and incorporates their next steps in learning into daily activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder reinforces children's growing awareness of how good hygiene practices contribute to their well-being. They wash their hands regularly and learn about good hygiene through daily routines. Children talk about the importance of removing germs before eating and after using the toilet. The childminder is a positive role model. She praises children constantly for their efforts, which helps to promote children's personal, social and emotional development. Children learn about the importance of staying safe through daily activities. They are reminded of the importance of tidying the toys away before taking more out, to help prevent accidents.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy taking part in a wide variety of play activities and quickly develop the skills they need for the next stages in their learning. Children communicate well for their ages and are beginning to use simple sentences to express themselves. They develop their mathematical knowledge well. For example, they count, sort and match objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132659 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1068478 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in East Ham in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with an assistant.

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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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