Childminder in Newham

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 22 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She has a secure knowledge of the children in her care and a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. n Children are secure and safe. They respond to the childminder's gentle and consistent approach and behave well. The childminder forms positive bonds with them and successfully supports their emotional well-being. n The childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters is effective. n The childminder forms close relationships with parents and other professionals to ensure continuity of care for the children. She acts on the advice of others, such as early years professionals, to help improve practice and achieve good outcomes for children. n The childminder manages her setting well and completes thorough health and safety checks to provide a safe environment for the children. n At times, during activities, the childminder misses opportunities to develop children's

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This provision is good

developing awareness of colour and shape. n The childminder does not consistently encourage children to make their own choices in their play, to develop their independence.

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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

n make better use of all opportunities to promote children's developing awareness of colour and shape, to fully support their early mathematical skills n review the opportunities that children are offered within the environment to develop their independence and exploration skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed a range of play activities and care routines. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including policies and procedures, parents' comments and children's assessment records. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children, and engaged in a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the systems she uses to observe children, assess their development and plan for the next steps in their learning. n The inspector looked around the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder understands how to keep children safe. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the importance of following procedures in the event of any child protection concerns. She keeps her knowledge of how to maintain children's safety and protect their welfare up to date through regular training. The childminder is committed to continuing to develop her service and identifies her plans for future training, to help children's development and improve outcomes. The childminder organises her provision well and all documents to support effective management of her service are in place. Letters from parents show they are happy with the care and learning provided for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She plays alongside them, making suggestions and using descriptive words that enhance their vocabulary. For example, she describes serrated scissors as looking like a crocodile mouth. The childminder supports children's learning about other cultures well. For example, children make Christmas cards, and role play with a range of different foods when feeding the doll. The childminder assesses children's progress well and plans for their next steps in learning. Children are developing good language and communication skills. They look at books with the childminder, sing songs and make animal sounds. The childminder intervenes at appropriate times in their play to remind children about keeping themselves safe from harm, for example, when using the scissors to cut out shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are safe and well behaved. The childminder focuses her attention on the children's individual needs and is able to identify their preferences and interests. For example, she offers alternative resources when children lose interest in a sticking activity, to keep their interest focused. Children receive meaningful praise for their achievements, which has a positive impact on their self-esteem and motivation to succeed further in their learning. The childminder supports children to develop good personal hygiene skills. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands after messy activities and before snack and lunchtime. Children benefit from daily outings to local childminder groups, nursery and play areas where they can be physically active and socialise with their peers.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain the skills they need to support the next stages in their learning. For example, they are happy, active and show interest in their play. Babies use words, body language and emotions to express themselves well. They follow simple instructions effectively. Children develop their physical skills well. For instance, they develop hand-muscle control while using tools. Children learn to interact confidently with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439990 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10064925 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and she lives in East Ham, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates from 7.30 to 6pm, Monday to Friday throughout most of the year.

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Registers

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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