Childminder EY490217

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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

 Strong and caring relationships with the childminder provide a secure base from which children learn and develop confidence. The childminder has a good knowledge about each child, and values their uniqueness and interests.  The childminder is passionate and fully committed to her role. Her positive interactions during children's activities contribute to them being interested and engaged in their play and learning. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with professionals and other settings the children attend are strong and inclusive. This ensures children are supported with a consistent approach in their development.  The childminder supports children's understanding of positive behaviour, supporting their personal development, and be respectful of others who are different to them.  The childminder recognises the importance professional development and training to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully support children to develop their understanding of the spoken word, such as when sharing books or singing.  The childminder does not engage parents as fully as she could in gathering information about children's initial stages of development, particularly when they first start.

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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

 further explore methods to engage children's interest in books, songs and rhymes, to help them understand the meaning of the spoken language  give parents every opportunity to share information about their children's learning from home when children first start attending.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed a range of play materials and documentation the childminder maintains.  The inspector accompanied the childminder while she collected children from other settings they attend.  The inspector jointly observed with the childminder as children played, observed the teaching skills of the childminder, and spoke to the childminder and children when appropriate.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written evidence provided for inspection feedback.  The inspector looked at areas of the home used for childminding, and discussed with the childminder arrangements for overnight care.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what she should do if she has any concerns about a child. The childminder implements her range of policies and procedures well, ensuring all parents have access to these as well. She reduces risks by carrying out regular safety checks to minimise possible hazards in her home, communal outdoor play spaces, and while on outings. The childminder is committed to providing a good-quality service for children and parents. Systems for evaluating what needs to improve in all areas of her practice are developing well. For example, she has attended childcare courses with her local authority, explored childcare forums on the internet to improve her knowledge about children with specific needs, and welcomes the regular support of her local authority. Parents speak highly of the quality of care provided and the range of learning opportunities the childminder provides. The childminder shares methods and strategies to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

use to support children in their well-being and development in the home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors and assesses children's development carefully. This helps her to identify children's next steps in learning and meet their individual needs. Her detail to observation allows her to identify significant gaps in children's development. She takes appropriate action to ensure children are referred promptly for assessment with parental engagement. She takes into account children's preferred learning styles and is skilled to support this. For example, she allows children to lead on activities but intervenes with skill to ask open-ended questions, offer new challenges, introduce new vocabulary, and model learning as she engages alongside them in play. Children enjoy regular outings in the community, where they are able to develop their physical skills and develop their social skills as they meet other children at the different settings they visit.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is supportive of gradual settling in, to allow children to form a familiarity and bond with her and other children attending. She manages children's behaviour well, and she uses positive strategies for children to learn about expected behaviour. The stimulating home environment provides a very good range of play experiences that reflects diversity. The childminder promotes good health. For example, she provides guidance to parents about providing healthy food in their children's lunch boxes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, and are well supported for the move to school. Children can count, and identify shapes and colours. They enjoy opportunities to practise their early writing skills and recognise letters of the alphabet. Children learn to concentrate for long periods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490217 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1031281 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2015 and lives in East Ham, in the London Borough of Newham. She provides care throughout the week from 7am to 8pm, including weekends, and provides overnight care, 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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Telephone number

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