Childminder in Newham

Inspection date 11 June 2019 Previous inspection date 24 March 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not Met (with actions) 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 is experienced and understands how young children learn and develop. She uses her knowledge of child development effectively by providing a good range of resources and well-planned activities for children to choose from. This also helps children to develop their own play and gain confidence in exploring. n Parent partnerships are strong and well established. Parents spoke positively about the care their children receive. They said the childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment that helps their children to feel happy and secure. n The childminder is hard-working and committed to her profession. She has successfully addressed weaknesses from the last inspection and developed many other aspects of her practice. The childminder actively seeks the views of parents, and is open to advice from other professionals to help her identify areas to develop further. n The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to listen to and follow

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This provision is good

basic rules. She provides lots of praise to help children understand what they are doing well. This develops children's confidence and emotional well-being effectively. n Children's learning does not always benefit from resources in the outside play area, in particular, to support those children who prefer learning outdoors. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's independence fully. For instance, during activities she sometimes does things for children that they can do for themselves.

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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 increase opportunities for children to explore the natural environment, particularly to support those children who learn best outdoors n maximise opportunities for children to enhance their independence skills during routines and activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of parents' views. n The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding, and talked to children at appropriate times. n The inspector jointly evaluated the effectiveness of a planned activity with the childminder and discussed its impact on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is committed to providing high-quality care for all children. She has a good understanding of her role in protecting children from harm and neglect. The childminder is fully aware of the local child protection referral procedures. She is experienced and highly reflective about her provision and practice. Improvements to the indoor and outdoor areas have helped her to ensure her home is safe, and raised outcomes for children. The childminder identifies any gaps in her professional development, and addresses these promptly. For instance, she has completed training to develop her understanding of completing the two-year-old progress check for children in her care, and how to promote children's communication skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's abilities when they first start. This informs her planning. She uses the information effectively to plan activities that meet children's individual needs. Younger children learn to use their senses as they experiment with materials, such as paints, water and brushes. They learn the names of different colours and enjoy mixing paint to create new colours. Equally, children's early number skills are developing well. For example, children enjoy taking part in a mathematical shape-posting activity. They learn the names of shapes, such as 'circle', 'triangle' and 'square'. The childminder observes and monitors children's learning and development closely. This helps to provide parents with a clear summary of what their children can do, and what they need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment, where children are happy to attend and thrive. Children form close attachments with the childminder, whose gentle manner provides a positive example to children. This helps them to settle quickly and feel at home. Children are well behaved and receive good support and encouragement from the childminder. The childminder supports children's health and well-being extremely well. For example, she provides a good range of healthy nutritious snacks, home-cooked meals and plenty of water to drink. The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points, and are supported effectively in their next steps of learning. For example, children's early literacy skills are developing effectively. During interactive story sessions, children identify key sounds and link letters to pictures. Children enjoy a variety of opportunities to develop their imagination, such as when exploring small-world resources. They have fun learning about road safety, and pretend to cross the road with the help of a school-crossing patrol officer. Children are prepared well for the transfer to nursery and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336009 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10104766 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 24 March 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Stratford within the London Borough of Newham. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, and operates 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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Registers

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