Childminder EY474993

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2018 3 October 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

 The experienced and well-qualified childminder creates a warm and stimulating environment. She has a good understanding of how children play and learn. Children make good progress from their starting points in their learning and development.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and practises emergency evacuations with children. She takes effective steps to ensure and maintain a safe and secure environment for children.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. They value her service and feel well informed. The childminder regularly updates parents about children's progress both verbally and in writing. This helps parents support children's learning at home.  The childminder is friendly and caring. She follows children's interests and supports their ideas, keeping children enthused and engaged. Children have fun and really enjoy their time in the childminder's home.  The childminder encourages children to be independent and to develop their own

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities that arise to extend children's knowledge of mathematics even further.  Occasionally, the childminder does not promote the use of tools to build on and develop children's small-muscle control further. This means there are times that children are not sure how to use or hold tools correctly.

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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 children with the best opportunities to build on and use mathematics to extend their learning even further  enhance opportunities for children to learn how to use and hold a range of tools to develop their small-muscle control.

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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 evaluated the range of activities on offer with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of the persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children and regularly updates her knowledge. She knows how to recognise signs that indicate a child's welfare is at risk and is aware of how to report concerns to the appropriate agency. The childminder has developed appropriate partnerships with other settings children attend. This helps to ensure consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder continually reflects on her practice. She attends training courses to build on her professional development. Further to this, the childminder researches childcare information on the internet and works closely with a childminder coordinator to develop and enhance the provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans and provides activities that are responsive in meeting children's individual care, learning, and development needs. Children are motivated, enjoy being creative and show an interest in the world around them. For example, they make 'cakes' from play dough, build castles in the sand and talk about the leaves they found when out on a walk. The childminder ensures toys and resources are organised well. This means that children are able to make their own choices and adapt their play and ideas as they wish. Children have good speaking skills. They chat openly to the childminder and visitors, and happily include them in their play. The childminder challenges children's understanding of language as she asks them probing questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's understanding of good personal hygiene and an awareness of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. She works with parents to ensure foods offered support their good health. Children have daily access to fresh air and exercise. The childminder is a positive role model for the children in her care. She uses a good range of strategies, such as praise and explanation, to help children be kind and understand the needs of others. As a result, children behave well. Children speak with confidence about how to keep safe. They explain what happens in the event of an emergency in the setting and know to listen and follow the childminder out of the nearest door. They talk about crossing roads safely, stating, 'You need to stop and listen for the cars.' Children learn about different cultures as they explore festivals from around the world, and use maps and books to find out where other people live.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and learn key skills in readiness for their eventual move to school. They show good independence as they put on their own shoes and coat. Children confidently 'read' stories to those who will listen. They explain the narrative and use their tone of voice to bring characters to life. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress to address any gaps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474993 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1071821 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Plaistow within the London Borough of Newham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, during term time. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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