Childminder in Newham

Inspection date 14 December 2018 Previous inspection date 7 August 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Met Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not provided Ofsted with details of her assistants so that the necessary suitability checks can be completed. She leaves children in the sole charge of these adults for periods during the day. This puts children's welfare at risk. n The childminder has not obtained documentation from one of her assistants, to confirm that she has a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. This also compromises children's safety. n The standard of teaching is poor. The childminder does not have an effective system of professional development to improve her childcare skills and knowledge to a good standard or to guide her assistants' practice. Children do not make adequate progress from their starting points. n Where the childminder identifies emerging concerns about children's development, she does not include these in their written progress checks at age two years, as required. She does not discuss her concerns with parents or provide activities that successfully

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This provision is inadequate

target children's individual learning needs. n The childminder does not provide suitably challenging activities which support children's learning effectively. Her plans do not focus on what they need to learn next.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks for children, which include lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. This helps to support their enjoyment of healthy lifestyles. n Children develop good physical skills. They enjoy being active and practise their large and small muscle movements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date introduce effective procedures to ensure that adults whose suitability has not been checked, and those without a valid paediatric first-aid qualification, are not left in sole charge of children 07/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

notify Ofsted of all people aged over 16 years working on the premises where childcare is provided so that the required suitability checks can be completed 07/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take action to raise the quality of teaching and learning to a good standard and improve the outcomes for children 28/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use assessment effectively to target any gaps in children's learning, ensure that the required information is included in children's progress checks at age two years and is discussed with parents 28/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide suitably challenging activities, which focus on the most relevant next steps in children's learning. 28/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not have sufficient understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Therefore, although she reviews her service, she has not identified significant breaches in welfare requirements and weaknesses in teaching and assessment. The childminder attends training but does not use this effectively to improve her professional skills and knowledge. Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not ensure that adults working with children in her home are suitable and have a valid paediatric first-aid certificate before she leaves them alone with children. This compromises children's safety. The childminder and her assistants have an adequate knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The weaknesses in teaching and learning have a significant impact on children's outcomes. Although the childminder monitors children's progress, she does not use this information effectively, particularly where they may need additional help to make good progress. The childminder does not have a secure understanding of how to guide children's learning and does not take account of children's individual learning needs. For instance, during a painting activity with younger children, she focuses on ideas which are too challenging, such as learning letters of the alphabet. Consequently, children do not make the progress they should. The childminder provides opportunities for children to practise making marks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not have effective procedures to safeguard children's welfare. The learning environment is not sufficiently stimulating to keep children consistently interested and engaged. For example, during the inspection children of widely varying ages and abilities were given only one jigsaw puzzle or game at a time, to complete between them. Despite their requests, they were told they could not have any additional toys or resources. Consequently, they became bored and distracted. Nonetheless, children generally behave well. They demonstrate that they have secure relationships with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder exchanges information on children's welfare with their parents, which helps to provide continuity in their care.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress they are capable of because teaching does not focus on their individual needs and next steps for learning. They do not gain all of the skills they need to prepare them well for their future learning. Children show some curiosity to explore their environment. They are friendly and sociable. For example, older children greet visitors warmly and politely enquire about their day. Children say that they enjoy playing outdoors and learn to run, climb and balance on visits to the local park.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470559 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10083281 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 7 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in February 2014. She offers care all day from Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder works with two assistants. She is registered to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years old. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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