Childminder EY543395

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the early years curriculum and assessments of children's capabilities. Her teaching is of a high standard, which has a positive impact on children's learning and development. Children of all ages benefit from the childminder's gentle and caring approach. The childminder builds on what children already know and teaches them new skills. For example, older children develop their understanding of protecting the environment and recycling. Children learn to sew with fabrics and recycle natural resources, such as wood, wicker and cardboard. The childminder has high expectations of children's learning and behaviour. She teaches them to be kind and respectful to each other. Children readily follow the childminder's instructions and know daily routines and rules well. In addition, the childminder reinforces the rules children learn at school and when they are out with her. Subsequently, children are very well behaved and are

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The provision is good

confident communicators. These attributes contribute to children's future development and readiness for their next stage in learning. The childminder regularly reflects on her provision and practice. As a result, she has maximised the space in her home so children have plenty of opportunities to access all areas of the curriculum and achieve their potential. However, the childminder does not fully involve parents in this process and agrees that this is an area she wants to develop.

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need to do better?

n Activities are set up in appealing ways, which encourages children to become absorbed in their play for extended periods of time. Children develop good imaginative skills and learn about living creatures, such as sea life and animals, as they play with small-world activities. Older children have access to world maps and atlas books so they learn about the different countries of the world and develop a love for reading and books. n The childminder uses all the senses to help teach children exploratory skills. Children feel and smell a variety of natural resources, such as pine cones, leaves and pebbles. Children's speech and language is superbly developed. The childminder consistently introduces new words and vocabulary, which she repeats during play and discussions. She waits for children to respond, allowing them ample thinking time. Babies babble with delight as they attempt to repeat the words and songs they hear.

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need to do better?

n Parents are full of praise for the childminder's commitment to her work and the care she provides for their children. Parents comment on how well their children develop and make good progress in her care. They value the regular outings their children go on and how the childminder keeps them informed about their children's next steps in learning. n Although the childminder reflects on her practice, she is planning ways to

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7 November 2019 enhance parents' involvement in this process. The childminder ensures most documents are prepared, for example, for the purpose of inspection. However, some required records, for instance those relating to administering medication, are less organised compared to others. n Babies develop good physical skills as the childminder, for example, encourages them to feed themselves and use a spoon. Older children learn how to keep themselves healthy as they wash their hands at routine times. Children learn to become increasingly independent and proud of their achievements, for instance when they try to do up their coat zips. Children are emotionally secure and develop strong affectionate attachments with the childminder. Babies settle in quickly; they confidently explore their environment and fall asleep soundly in the caring childminder's arms. n Partnerships with other professionals are good and help with the continuity of

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children's care. The childminder has completed a number of training courses to support her practice further. For example, recent training in managing children's behaviour has developed her confidence immensely. This has also helped her to support parents with ideas for managing their children's behaviour. n Children learn good mathematical skills. They learn about time and numbers in novel ways. On hearing a musical timer, children work out the time left before a change of routine. On route to school and outings, children count trees and cars and read numbers in the environment. Younger children take part in number songs and rhymes. Children also develop good early mark-making and writing skills. Countless examples of children's artwork, writing and drawings are displayed in many areas of the childminder's home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms which could cause her concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's safety and well-being. The childminder maintains up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding through regular training. She ensures her home is safe and secure, for example through daily risk assessment. The childminder monitors children at all times and helps them to learn about safety. For example, children learn about road safety and understand why they wear a helmet when they ride their scooter.

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should:

n develop further the already good strategies in place to involve parents in evaluating the quality of the provision n improve the organisation of all documentation so that it is easily accessible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543395 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10127522 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 to 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Little Ilford, in the London Borough of Newham. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed children playing and carrying out routine tasks. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. She spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how she plans the curriculum and for children's progress. n The inspector sampled documents, including safeguarding policies, accident records and the childminder's training certificates. n The childminder and inspector reflected on children's activities and discussed what learning and development took place.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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