Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2018 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 childminder has established effective partnerships with parents, who speak highly of her practice. She consults with parents about children's early experiences and shares important information about their child's progress, to support consistency of care between the home and her setting.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively to help improve her teaching practice. For instance, she works closely with local authority professionals to look at ways of developing her service and completes regular training courses to improve the quality of her teaching.  The childminder monitors and assesses children's learning well, to help her identify and close any gaps in their learning promptly. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder builds strong and caring relationships with children and meets their individual needs well. Children thrive socially and emotionally. They are safe, secure,

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder provides too many adult-led activities, missing opportunities to encourage children to make the most of their learning following their own thoughts and ideas.  The childminder does not extend children's understanding of addition, subtraction and calculation, and help them learn about distance, weight and capacity.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to follow their own ideas and thoughts to encourage them to make the most of their learning  make the most of the opportunities to further support children's mathematical knowledge, so they learn to add, subtract and calculate, and learn about distance, weight and capacity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed younger children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's details, learning records, insurance, and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at parts of the house used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed children's play with the childminder and discussed children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and is alert to signs that a child may be at risk from extreme views and behaviours. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments indoors and outside to help her keep children safe. The childminder checks the ongoing suitability of her assistants and supports them well to extend their professional development. For example, she provides regular catch-up meetings, offers direct coaching and opportunities for further training. The childminder uses self-evaluation and training opportunities well to provide good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development effectively and uses this information to plan for children's next stage in learning. The childminder supports children's physical skills well. For instance, children experiment with different ways of moving as they enjoy energetic play outdoors. Children handle objects, construction toys and different textured materials safely and with increasing control. The childminder encourages children's literacy development effectively. For example, she encourages children to repeat words and phrases from familiar stories and nursery rhymes. Children confidently use writing resources and give meaning to the marks they make as they draw and write. The childminder supports children's communication well. For instance, she encourages children to respond to simple instructions, maintain attention, concentrate and sit quietly during a story session.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is a well-resourced learning environment, which helps to encourage and support children's good independence. The childminder supports children's understanding of good self-care routines well. For example, she teaches children to look after themselves. They independently put on their coat, hat and gloves, and attend to their personal needs. Children learn about wider society effectively. For instance, the childminder celebrates different cultural festivals with them, and children explore different places during trips out into the local community with her. The childminder encourages children's awareness of healthy lifestyles and makes eating an enjoyable experience. For example, she decorates the table with a bright tablecloth and placemats, and she provides nutritious foods and drinks, and supports children to use cutlery.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school. Children are interested in playing with others and join in shared learning experiences. Children demonstrate friendly behaviour, initiate conversations and take account of what others say. Children are confident to speak about their own needs, interests and opinions. They enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks. Children welcome and value praise for what they have done. They confidently talk and engage with other children when playing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492547 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1025018 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in East Ham, in the London Borough of Newham. She operates her provision Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two years.

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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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