Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2017 4 June 2015

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not taken effective action to address concerns raised at her last inspection. Significant weaknesses remain and the childminder does not demonstrate sufficient capacity to improve her service.  The childminder does not have sufficient understanding of the ways in which children learn. She has a limited knowledge of the type of activities to offer to engage children's interest and support their learning.  The childminder lacks a secure awareness of how to work in partnership with parents to support children's learning and development.  The childminder does not understand how to observe and assess children's progress to plan for their individual learning. She does not have a clear knowledge of her responsibility to complete a progress check for two-year-old children and to provide a written summary for their parents.  The childminder does not understand issues relating to equality and diversity to ensure

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The provision does not meet requirements

that she is able to respect children as individuals, regardless of their gender. She does not recognise the importance of supporting children to learn about, and respect, people who have backgrounds, cultures and beliefs that are different from their own.  The childminder has appropriate knowledge of child protection procedures and is aware of the action to take should she be concerned about a child's welfare.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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

 develop knowledge and understanding of how children learn and ensure they are provided with stimulating, challenging experiences that help them make good progress 31/01/2018

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Due Date

 strengthen knowledge for gathering initial information from parents about their children's starting points, and use this more precisely for their continued progress from the outset 31/01/2018

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 develop a sound knowledge of the assessment requirements to evaluate observations, assess children's progress and determine the next steps needed in their individual learning, and complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years 31/01/2018

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Due Date

 develop sufficient understanding of issues relating to equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice to be able to support children to form positive social skills and to understand and respect the similarities and differences between themselves and others. 31/01/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she addresses self-development.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home that the children use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305097 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1118251 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 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Plaistow in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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