Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY538383
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- Inspection date verified
26 Feb 2019
- Inspectors verified
Trina Lynskey
- Leadership and management verified
Good
- Outcomes verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Good
- Personal development, behaviour and welfare verified
Good
- Teaching, learning and assessment verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY538383
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- OverallGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- OutcomesGood
- Personal development, behaviour and welfareGood
- Teaching, learning and assessmentGood
79% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Good (17,905 inspections).
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- The inspector looked at all areas of the premises accessible to children, including the outdoor area. p.2
- The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. p.2
- The inspector took into account the written views of parents. p.2
- The inspector viewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. p.2
- The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children in her care. p.2
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Progress & outcomes4
“Children make good progress from their starting points.” p.3Teaching & assessment3
“She uses these observations to make accurate assessments of children's learning.” p.3Wellbeing & mental health2
“They develop high self-esteem and positive self-confidence.” p.3
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 748
- about usual (typical 691)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 53, typical 49
- Average sentence
- 12 words
- Next steps
- 5
- typical 2
- Hedged sentences
- 2%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable
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This inspection: Good 2
Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 childminder monitors children's progress well. She accurately identifies areas where children need further support. She plans effectively to help children achieve their learning goals. n Children behave well. They respond positively to boundaries set by the childminder. Children learn to control their emotions. For example, the childminder encourages older children to think about the needs of their younger peers. n The childminder's home is very clean and tidy. Children have plenty of space to play both indoors and outside in the garden. The childminder regularly rotates resources to provide a wide range of activities and experiences. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy a range of nutritious snacks. Children know the daily routine well. For example, they know when they need to sit down for a snack or get ready to sleep. n The childminder plans time for each child to get individual attention. She supports
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This provision is good
children's communication skills well. Children respond positively to her questions and comments. n The childminder makes excellent use of available training opportunities. However, she does not always take time to reflect on the impact of her increased knowledge and improved practice.
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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 improve the use of self-reflection to monitor the impact of training on practice and ensure newly acquired teaching skills are used to support children to make the best possible progress.
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What the setting needs to do to improve further
Inspection activities n The inspector looked at all areas of the premises accessible to children, including the outdoor area. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children in her care.
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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good
Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to identify signs that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the correct procedure to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder maintains good standards of safety in her home and on outings. This keeps children secure and helps them to learn about staying safe. The childminder has good relationships with parents. She obtains parents' views to help her make ongoing improvements. Parents are very positive about the service provided by the childminder. The childminder is exceptionally well organised. All records are easily accessible and readily available. This ensures safe, efficient management of the setting and helps meet children's individual needs.
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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good
The childminder makes good use of the settling-in period to understand what children know and can do. She works closely with parents to find out about children's interests and gather information before they start. The childminder regularly observes children as they play. She uses these observations to make accurate assessments of children's learning. The childminder has a good understanding of each child's developmental stage and needs. She plans children's learning effectively. The childminder understands how to support children's overall learning with a broad range of activities. For example, children further their early writing skills when they thread beads and enjoy messy play. This develops the small muscles they need to hold a pencil. Children respond well to the childminder's gentle manner and skilled questioning as they play.
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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good
The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and their peers. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of caring for toys and resources. Children respond positively and help to tidy up. The childminder uses positive praise to reinforce children's good behaviour. Children get plenty of opportunities to play with larger groups of children at playgroups, the library and local parks. The childminder works with other childminders to plan a range of group activities. For example, children enjoyed a forest walk and saw animals at a local farm. Activities such as this help children to learn about the wider world beyond their own community.
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Outcomes for children are good
Children make good progress from their starting points. They are working within the typical range of development for their age. Children learn to share toys and to consider the needs of others. They develop high self-esteem and positive self-confidence. Children learn to manage tasks for themselves to build their independence. For example, they freely access water and choose which toys to play with throughout the day. Children gain the skills they need to support the next stage in their learning, including starting school.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY538383 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10089761 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 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Manor Park, in the London Borough of Newham. She holds a relevant level 2 qualification. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.
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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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Registers
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