Childminder in Newham

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children of all ages are eager to start their day at the setting and they separate from their parents easily. Babies make good progress in learning to talk, as assistants talk to them about what they are doing. Babies laugh and smile at their carers. They lean in to their key people for comfort and reassurance. Children forge friendships at the setting and greet each other with a hug. They know the daily routine and join in with songs at morning circle time. Children sing together at the breakfast table. They show respect as they respond to their friends' requests to sing more quietly. The children know the setting rules for behaviour and can talk about what they should do. However, setting assistants do not communicate expectations that all children follow these rules. Negative actions are not consistently challenged. This means that some children are not always well supported in their emotional development. Children are safe, as the safety rules at

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The provision requires improvement

the setting are clearly explained to them. They have a wide range of resources available. This means that children engage with activities that they choose for themselves, although assistants do not consistently check children's understanding of new learning. The childminder has failed to maintain appropriate public liability insurance as required.

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need to do better?

n The children develop early reading skills as they learn to recognise their names. The assistant encourages children to listen and respond to stories. This helps the children to develop listening skills and confidence when speaking. However, the childminder does not always correct children's grammar. This means that children miss some opportunities to learn to speak using correct English. n The children practise their mathematical skills. They count together as they talk about how many carrot sticks are left at snack time. However, the provider sometimes misses opportunities to talk about shapes in the real world. For example, she said that a corn cake was 'like the moon' but did not mention circles. A variety of puzzles are available to children at the setting. n Children read books in various languages and they experience the diversity of modern Britain as they share foods from different cultures. Children roll toy cars

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need to do better?

down a ramp together and act out real-world scenarios with each other as they play. The childminder tells the children about the world around them, for instance, how to tell the difference between a fruit and a vegetable. However, she does not ask the children what they have learned and what they remember of this new information. n Babies practise their emerging walking skills with the help of the childminder and her assistants. They develop hand-to-eye coordination and physical control as they post shapes in a posting box. An assistant encourages babies to focus on book illustrations and turn the pages. The childminder responds to the babies

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need to do better?

20 February 2020 and invites them to join in activities. n Children have the opportunity to develop their physical skills in all weathers. They wear waterproof clothing that allows them to engage comfortably in water play. Children develop physical control as they pour water. They develop the movements they will need to write as they play with spray bottles. They increase their strength and fitness as they push large toy cars and climb on a slide. Nevertheless, some children's enjoyment of the garden is limited as the childminder does not always redirect children's negative behaviour. n Babies fall sleep outside or inside, according to their personal preference. Older children take physical risks in a safe environment, for example, when they visit a local play park. They are able to climb large but safe play equipment independently. Children can explain the health benefits of various foods. Parents report that their children are happy and settled with their key people. Children

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need to do better?

learn good hygiene practice. Parents feel supported by children's key people as they start major changes like potty training. n The childminder assists parents in accessing funding. This allows all children the benefit of early education opportunities. The childminder carries out analysis of the assistant's training needs, but she does not always ensure that the online training they have completed is understood and implemented.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and both her assistants know what to do if they suspect that a child is at risk of harm. All three can say what they must do if an allegation is made against a person who cares for children. The childminder and her assistants review their training needs and access training online. They keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date through online training. Safety rules are explained to children in a way that means all children are safe at the setting.

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Due date

obtain public liability insurance. 01/03/2020

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should:

n support children to develop emotional resilience by consistently challenging negative behaviour towards others n talk to children to check their understanding of new information and concepts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547971 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10109969 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 4 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. Her setting is in Beckton, in the London Borough of Newham. She provides all-day care, each weekday, all year round. The childminder works with two assistants. Children have access to a large enclosed garden, an indoor playroom, upstairs bathroom, a sleeping space and a separate Montessori room.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector went on a learning walk of the setting. n They discussed children's learning together. n Parents talked to the inspector about their experiences at the setting. n The inspector observed children playing and talked to them about their experiences. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector checked documents and read reviews from parents.

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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

20 February 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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