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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. Children choose activities from a wide range of good-quality and suitable resources and toys. They show high levels of concentration and focus on their chosen activity. Children develop close attachments with the childminder, which helps develop their emotional well-being and sense of belonging. Children receive encouragement and praise from the childminder, which helps to raise their growing self-esteem. Furthermore, it helps to keep them highly motivated to learn. Children show self-confidence and persevere with tasks that they find challenging at first. For instance, young children, with the support of the childminder, learn to fit puzzles together. Children play well together and develop friendships with others. For example, children giggle together as they confidently sing familiar nursery rhymes with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children and offers several exciting experiences across the curriculum. Children have opportunities to learn and explore outdoors. For example, they visit parks, playgroups, shops and the fire station. This extends children's social experiences and the awareness of the world around them. Older children develop good communication skills through their conversations with younger children, visitors and the childminder. Children have access to a variety of age-appropriate books from the welcoming and nurturing environment. They remain engaged as they turn the pages carefully and talk about the pictures. Children are developing their self-care skills. For example, they ask for and use the toilet independently. Children behave well and learn to share and take turns.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers opportunities for children to learn based on their interests and what they know and can do. For instance, older children develop their hand- to-eye coordination and mathematical skills while playing with African drums. In addition, children are able to compare the sizes of the African drums and recognise that they are small, medium and large. n The childminder regularly tracks and monitors children's progress, including those children who speak English as an additional language. She uses her observations and assessments of children to plan for what they need to learn next. Children have access to a wide range of experiences and resources to help them make good progress in their learning. However, the planning of some adult-led activities does not always meet the intended learning outcome to fully support older children's learning even further. n The childminder engages children in meaningful conversations and models good

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communication skills throughout the day. Children demonstrate a love of books as they eagerly select one for the childminder to read. She reads to children

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need to do better?

23 February 2022 using different, interesting intonations to capture their attention. Children cuddle up to the childminder and listen intently to stories. She patiently waits for children to finish the sentences and perform the actions when reading familiar stories, such as 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. n The childminder offers children nutritious, home-cooked food and snacks. She encourages healthy eating, such as having fresh fruits and vegetables. However, the childminder does not make the most of these opportunities to raise children's awareness of healthy options and the effect food has on the body. n Parent partnerships are good. Parents are pleased with the care and quality of education their children receive. They comment on how their children settle well and have a warm bond with the childminder. They comment positively about the wide variety of children's experiences. The childminder gathers important

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information from the parents when children first start at her setting. This helps the childminder to plan effectively and support their settling in and well-being. n The childminder is an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner. She regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice. She gains the views of parents and other professionals to make ongoing improvements to children's experiences. For example, she has reorganised the main playroom to provide more floor space for children to be active and engage in imaginative play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows how to report concerns and allegations against herself or any other household member. She has attended various face-to- face and online training courses to deepen her understanding of safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder completes risk assessments to help identify risks indoors and outdoors, so that these can be removed or minimised. Consequently, children are safe in the childminder's care.

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should:

n develop children's understanding of healthy options and the effect that food has on the body n focus more precisely on implementing the intended learning outcome in planned activities to extend older children's learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362951 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10138150 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 6 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Stratford, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 7pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years degree and early years professional status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of a planned activity with the childminder. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the premises.

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Inspection activities

23 February 2022 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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