Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 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 completes regular observations of children and monitors their development. She uses this information to identify any gaps in children's learning and implements plans to support them to achieve. Children make good progress.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She shares information using verbal communication at the end of the children's day and through daily texts and photographs. Parents speak very highly about the care provided by the childminder.  The childminder has close bonds with children for whom she cares. She is warm, affectionate and gets to know them well. Children are very settled and content in the childminder's care, and build strong attachments with her.  The childminder is well qualified and knowledgeable. She continually updates and develops her knowledge and skills, for example, by attending courses and researching new ideas and good childcare practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder plans a good range of adult-led activities for children; however, there are few opportunities for them to explore resources independently and lead their own play.  The childminder does not give children a wide range of experiences to learn about their communities and those who may be different to them.

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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

 develop a wider range of opportunities for children to explore their own interests further and lead their own play  enhance opportunities for children to develop their understanding of their communities and those who may be different to them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and its impact on the children's learning. She discussed the quality of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector checked documents, including the childminder's background suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector sampled the childminder's planning documents, and discussed children's individual learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes.  The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to protect children from harm and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She is knowledgeable about wider safeguarding issues and how these may have an impact on a child's safety. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure for children. She effectively minimises any risks or hazards to children. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and highlights and addresses any concerns quickly. She is passionate about providing good-quality care for children and keeps her knowledge updated with regular training. For example, she has completed training regarding working with disabled children to enable her to have the knowledge to support children who may have additional needs. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities. She has a range of clear procedures and policies that she uses to underpin her practice and support children's

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

safety and general well-being effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder places a strong focus on enhancing children's language and thinking skills. For example, she introduces new words and repeats language back to children to extend their vocabulary. The childminder reads and sings to children regularly. Children are confident communicators. The childminder uses all the information she gathers from parents well to continuously meet the changing needs and requirements of the children in her care. For instance, she aligns babies' eating and sleep routines with what is happening at home. Children listen and follow instructions well. For example, young children begin to follow actions in rhymes and songs, such as sequencing the words 'head, shoulders, knees and toes'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and helps children learn to share and take turns. She raises children's self-esteem, for example, by giving them lots of praise and encouragement. Children behave well. Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. They settle in quickly and soon feel at home in the bright and well-resourced environment. Children begin to learn about how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn to tidy away toys from the floor in case they trip over them. The childminder encourages good hygiene, such as supporting children to wash their hands before eating. Children learn about healthy eating options, and parents willingly support the childminder's healthy eating policy. For example, the childminder encourages them to include fresh fruit and vegetables for children's packed lunches and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points in learning. Children learn a variety of skills which prepares them well for school and the next stage of their learning. Children are creative and use their imaginations during play. For example, they pretend they are feeding dolls with pretend milk bottles and change their doll's clothes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493361 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1068263 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 operates from 7am until 7pm Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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