Childminder EY298007

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2018 15 July 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 is experienced and well qualified. She is committed to improving her professional qualifications and has achieved early years teacher status since her last inspection. Her good practice has been recognised within her local authority and she helps to mentor less experienced childminders.  Parents comment on their excellent partnerships with the childminder. They say that they are fully included in their children's learning. For instance, the childminder gives them useful information on children's daily activities and encourages them to accompany her and the children on outings. Parents feel that this helps them to support their child and enhances their learning as a family.  The childminder successfully promotes children's awareness of different people and communities. Children enjoy finding out about others' cultural heritage, learning simple greetings and phrases in other languages and sharing food from various countries.

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This provision is good

 Children develop a broad understanding of the world through interesting and stimulating activities. For instance, they learn about different modes of transport first- hand, as they travel in a cable car, water bus, taxi and train.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support children to develop independence skills, such as when choosing toys and resources or seeing to their personal care needs.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend children's learning and build on what they already know.

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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

 enhance opportunities to promote children's independence skills  consistently challenge and extend children's learning to help them achieve at an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and outdoors, to assess the quality of teaching and its impact upon children's learning.  The inspector held 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 held discussions with parents and considered their views, alongside a sample of parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice, taking account of parents' views and feedback from her childminding coordinator. She makes well-targeted plans to enhance children's learning and well-being. For instance, she has broadened the range of activities and resources to promote children's learning outdoors. The childminder develops good links with schools that children attend. She speaks to staff about the children's learning and welfare needs, to promote good continuity between settings. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of how to keep children healthy and safe. She knows how to identify where a child may be at risk of harm and understands how to report any welfare concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play to assess their progress and help her plan for their ongoing learning. She promotes children's mathematical skills well. For example, she has created props which illustrate children's favourite number rhymes and moveable pieces to help support their counting skills. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination as they play. For instance, she joins in with their games, such as having an 'ice-cream house' in the park. She has a good range of toys, such as a play kitchen, toy vehicles and animals, which children use imaginatively to act out simple scenarios. Children develop good physical skills, using their small and large muscle movements. They use their hands, fingers and simple tools to shape play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop healthy lifestyles. For instance, she uses information from training to plan healthy meals for the children, focusing on well-balanced nutrition and appropriate portion sizes. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise on daily outings. They enjoy vigorous activities, such as riding scooters and climbing on the large apparatus at the park, which help to develop their strength and balance. The childminder pays close attention to children's individual care needs. For example, she ensures that the food she provides meets their cultural and health requirements. Children develop close relationships with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel confident and secure in her welcoming home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make steady progress from their individual starting points. They acquire a variety of skills to support the next stages in their development and help them to prepare for school. Children demonstrate good social skills, they interact confidently with adults, and are friendly and kind towards other children. They show a good understanding of behavioural boundaries and they listen well, follow instructions and their behaviour is good. Children develop an interest in books and they talk enthusiastically about characters and events from their favourite stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298007 Local authority Newham Inspection number 1129202 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She provides care all day, from Monday to Friday for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder has a relevant level 6 childcare qualification. She is registered to provide free early 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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