Childminder in Newham

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 settle in with ease and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder, who provides a welcoming and caring environment. The childminder gains information from parents about their children's routines, interests and stage of development before they start. She uses this information effectively to plan for children's individual learning and needs. Children have good opportunities to participate in a variety of exciting activities. For instance, younger children enjoy exploring musical instruments and listening to nursery rhymes, which supports their emerging language development well. They enjoy exploring with puppets, and the childminder encourages them to learn a range of sounds that different animals make. Older children enjoy experimenting with play dough and have fun making caterpillars and butterflies. The childminder introduces words such as 'cocoon' and 'pollen' to support their understanding of the natural world. The childminder has

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The provision is good

high expectations for all children's learning and behaviour. As a result, children are secure, happy and behave well. The childminder is very attentive to children who need extra support. She is patient and encouraging, and has a positive attitude to supporting children's play. Children have some opportunities to learn about different cultures and backgrounds. However, they would benefit from a wider breadth of experiences to help them understand about similarities and differences between them and others more widely.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn. She uses this knowledge effectively to plan a good variety of activities and experiences that support children to make progress in their learning. The childminder motivates children to try new things and to learn new skills and knowledge. n The childminder is very sensitive and attentive to children's individual needs. She is very supportive, and frequently gives praise to motivate children further. This boosts children's growing self-esteem and confidence. n Children have frequent opportunities to visit places of interest in the local community. For instance, they attend weekly singing sessions at the library and frequently play at the park. This contributes towards them leading active lifestyles. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. This is evident when she constantly talks to them and models new language and

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vocabulary to support their learning. n Children have good opportunities to count and hear different mathematical language. For instance, they enjoy counting fruits and foods, and discussing the days of the week when exploring 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' story with props. n Children enjoy exploring soil, planting seeds and discussing what plants need to grow. Activities like this foster their knowledge and understanding of the world

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need to do better?

13 February 2020 around them. n Children learn about different backgrounds and cultures. For instance, they look at books and play with dolls and resources which represent different people from around the world. However, there is scope to extend children's knowledge even further. For instance, the childminder intends to teach children about a wider range of festivals and events to further enhance their understanding of diversity. n The childminder has good arrangements in place to share information with parents and to keep them up to date about their children's day and any new achievements. This is apparent when she sends home informative daily diaries that highlight what children have enjoyed and been working on. n The childminder is strongly committed to updating and extending her professional development. For instance, she completes regular training and uses new information to enhance and improve her teaching and childcare practice.

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need to do better?

n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's progress. She plans next steps and learning goals to target any gaps in their development effectively. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, have good levels of support. n The childminder is in the early stages of developing good working relationships with other professionals. These would benefit from being established and strengthened to support improved outcomes for children. n Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides a good variety of nutritious snacks and meals and has discussions with children about the importance of taking care of their bodies and eating a balanced diet.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She can identify possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk from harm, and understands the procedures to follow to report any concerns and seek additional support. The childminder completes regular child protection training and understands about wider safeguarding concerns, such as how to identify and support families being drawn into extreme groups. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to ensure that all areas of her home and garden are safe and suitable for the purpose of caring for children.

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should:

n broaden children's opportunities to learn about similarities and differences between them and others and develop a wider understanding of diversity n strengthen partnerships with other professionals to best support children's needs and to offer high levels of consistency in their care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547487 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10143513 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Manor Park, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n A learning walk was undertaken by the inspector and the childminder, and the intentions for children's learning were discussed. n The inspector carried out a number of observations and considered the quality of education. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated a planned activity together. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about the leadership of the provision and how she evaluates the quality of children's experiences. n A range of documentation was viewed, for instance, the childminder's first-aid and other relevant training certificates. n Parents' written views were considered as part of the inspection.

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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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