Childminder EY340848

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2018 3 November 2015

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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 reflects on her practice to identify her strengths and where she can develop her practice further. She seeks parents' views and takes account of guidance from her childminding coordinator, to help her to plan improvements to her service.  Children develop close bonds with the childminder. They are very well settled and demonstrate they feel happy and secure within the childminder's welcoming home.  The childminder creates effective partnerships with parents. She speaks to them about their children's care and development, and provides advice on issues, such as toilet training. This helps to maintain a shared approach to promoting children's learning and supports their individual care routines well.  Children delight in the opportunities to explore materials using their senses. For example, they enjoy experiencing how the colour and texture of play dough changes as the childminder adds more ingredients.

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes children's understanding of mathematics well. For example, she teaches them how to count as they spoon flour into a bowl and uses words to describe the size and shape of puzzle pieces.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder directs children's play too closely, rather than allowing them to develop their own ideas and work out ways of doing things independently.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to think about questions and put their thoughts into words.

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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

 increase the opportunities for children to take the lead in their learning and explore activities and resources in their own ways  support children's thinking skills more consistently and encourage them to express their own thoughts and ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities and discussed these with the childminder to assess the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She shows a strong commitment to continually improving her professional development. For example, she seeks advice from her childminding coordinator and attends a variety of early years courses and workshops. The childminder's husband occasionally works as her assistant. She monitors and guides his practice and ensures that they attend relevant training to help them support children's health and welfare needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection procedures. She is confident about the action to take should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder carries out daily checks on her home to ensure that it is a very clean and safe environment for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of interesting activities. She presents these enthusiastically and encourages children to join in. The childminder introduces children to new words to help develop their vocabularies. For example, as she makes play dough with the children, she provides a commentary on what they are doing, describing colours, textures and actions. The childminder observes children as they play and assesses their progress to identify what they need to learn next. She provides good information for parents about children's learning. For instance, she explains the benefits of 'messy play' as a way of promoting children's physical development. The childminder exchanges relevant information with staff at schools and nurseries that children also attend, to support good continuity in children's care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and attentive to children. She plays close attention to their welfare needs. For example, in hot weather she ensures that they drink regularly to keep themselves well hydrated. The childminder consistently encourages and praises children, and helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. She is a good role model and uses gentle reminders to help children understand what they should do. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder helps to promote healthy lifestyles for children. For instance, she ensures that children have opportunities for daily outdoor play, such as visits to the local park, where they enjoy being active in the fresh air. The childminder shares information from recent training on healthy eating with parents and provides ideas for nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make progress in their learning and acquire important skills to support the next stages in their development. They show good perseverance as they carry out challenging tasks. For example, as they learn how to cut with scissors. Children enjoy finding out about animals, they learn the names of different creatures and begin to make the sounds that letters represent. Children learn to follow good hygiene routines and to help with simple tasks, such as tidying up the toys after play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340848 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1129628 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She offers care all day, from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder is registered to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification and works with an assistant.

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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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