Childminder EY544041

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

Children form strong attachments with the childminder and are happy and settled. They keenly explore the childminder's home and learn how to manage risk safely as they explore and use the play equipment. The children thoroughly enjoy the well-planned activities on offer. They are eager to participate and show high levels of concentration. The childminder knows the children well and builds on what they know and extends their experiences to meet their individual needs. The childminder enthusiastically joins in with pretend play and supports children to develop their communication and mathematical skills. For example, they have interesting discussions about matching the colour of the shoes and dress that the doll wears.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers a varied curriculum and extends and supports children's learning well. Children make their own choices about their play. The childminder makes suggestions and introduces new ideas to their play. Children listen and behave well. They use good manners and respond well to praise. The childminder knows what is expected of children when they start school. She supports them to do things for themselves; they use the toilet and put on their coat and gloves to play outside. The childminder encourages children to help tidy away equipment when they have finished playing. She supports children's independence well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's learning in a fun and exciting way. She has high expectations and involves children fully to make the most of learning opportunities. She engages children in conversations about similarities and differences between people, helping them to gain an understanding of their own identities and uniqueness. n The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills effectively. She introduces new vocabulary, including descriptive words, and explains the meaning of words to support understanding. The childminder regularly visits the library and sings with the children to increase their language skills further. n Children benefit from the activities the childminder plans to support their learning across all areas of the curriculum. The childminder uses observation to identify children's interests and check how well they are doing. n Parents are kept updated on their children's daily activities and care routines,

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which supports children's emotional development and self-esteem well. Parents express they are very happy with their children's care and education. They say their children are eager to attend and are progressing well. n Children enjoy healthy, nutritious snacks and meals. They independently learn to wash their hands and feed themselves. The childminder uses opportunities

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4 February 2020 during play and routines to promote positive messages about healthy lifestyles. She talks about the importance of drinking water to stay healthy. n The childminder extends children's play well. She responds to requests to draw a police officer, and children creatively draw on facial features. However, opportunities are missed to discuss children's senses and encourage their early writing skills. n Children extend their physical skills on outings to the park, local community and the garden. They learn how to mix sand and water together to make sandcastles. They learn about large and small containers and how to fill them carefully. They express they need more water to make the sandcastle stand up. n Children enjoy role play. They dress up as police officers. The childminder makes the most of these opportunities to discuss people in the community that help us. The childminder is a positive role model who children respect. She uses praise

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and encouragement and acknowledges children's achievements. Children show a sense of achievement. n The childminder strives to make improvements in her practice to ensure she provides a high-quality service that benefits children. She purchases books that children read in school to interest them and extend their learning further. n The childminder is proactive in keeping her knowledge and skills updated. She sources and attends training that has a positive impact on children's welfare and development. She has attended training on behaviour management to help children understand how to manage their feelings. Ideas and good practice are shared with parents to support their children at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. She is confident in recognising signs of abuse and neglect and knows who to contact in the event of such a concern. She has attended all relevant training and keeps herself updated on the protection of children. The childminder keeps accurate records of children's attendance. She assesses potential risks and teaches children how to take care when playing, which helps ensure the safety of children in her home and on outings. The childminder's home is safe and warm. Children are well supervised throughout the day.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities in play for children to learn about their five senses n provide more opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544041 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10133767 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 3 to 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Newham. She provides full day care, each weekday, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised and implemented. n The childminder planned a joint activity and discussed the quality of teaching with the inspector. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed a sample of policies and procedures and records required for the safe and effective management of the provision. n Parents had a discussion with the inspector about their views of the provision.

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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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