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 settle quickly when they first start attending. They enjoy a warm and nurturing relationship with the childminder and her assistant. Children enjoy talking with them during meal and snack times when they enjoy balanced, home-cooked meals. Children select from a wide range of resources and activities. They roll, poke and squash play dough with their hands. This supports the development of their small-muscle skills. Children enjoy designing and making marks with different coloured paints. They use a variety of brushes, their fingers and their feet. Children take part in playing large Africans drums. They make their own original sounds, dance and laugh out loud.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They know the daily routine and play cooperatively. This creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They give reminders to children about behavioural expectations, such as taking turns when playing with their friends. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant, who teach them to be kind and respectful. There are clear rules and boundaries in place, so children know what is expected of them. For example, the childminder and her assistant encourage children to say 'please' and 'thank you' as they play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant interact positively with children, regularly talking to them and asking them questions. Children learn about different textures and sounds, which supports their learning well. They explore pine cones, musical instruments and puzzles. Children engage well as they make swirly marks on large white paper in the garden. n Overall, the childminder implements her curriculum well. She considers children's learning needs and interests and plans a good range of activities that motivate them to learn and explore. The childminder assesses children's progress then plans their next stage of learning. However, on occasions, children are not always given the opportunity to develop their independence skills during their daily routines. n The childminder and her assistant promote children's communication and language skills well. For example, the childminder provides a commentary of her

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actions when changing children's nappies. Children join in with songs, follow instructions and learn new words such as 'dal', 'roti' and 'hummus'. n Children have ample space in the garden to develop their physical skills. They run around and practise their large-muscle skills. For example, children climb on extra-large tyres and ride 'push and pull' cars and scooters. n Children develop a love of books and reading from a young age. They choose their favourite story to read with the childminder or her assistant. Children

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25 February 2022 involve themselves in the story, pointing to the words as they read. They begin to understand that print has meaning. n The childminder reflects on her provision to monitor the service she provides. She provides parents with termly questionnaires to help her identify further ways she can improve. Parents say they are 'super happy' and that their child has 'flourished', to describe their satisfaction for the service provided. n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder and her assistant keep parents up to date with their children's progress. An online system is available for parents to upload their comments. Parents also upload activities they have completed with their children at home, or when on holiday. n The childminder gathers detailed information on children when they first start. This includes information about what children can do, their likes and dislikes, and if they have any allergies. This helps to support continuity in children's well-

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being. n Children experience lots of fun adventures in the community. For instance, they visit the farm, museum, winter wonderland and religious places. The childminder and her assistant teach children how to embrace others who are different to themselves or who have similarities. They celebrate cultural events such as Diwali, Christmas and Eid. n The childminder and her assistant are good role models in supporting children to lead healthy lifestyles. Children learn about oral hygiene. An example of this is when the childminder demonstrates how to brush teeth using a model of a set of teeth. She also supports children to flex and stretch their muscles during pilates sessions. n The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals. She shares information with other early years settings that children attend. The childminder and her assistant attend regular training to enhance their practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of their responsibilities to keep children safe. They keep their child protection knowledge up to date and are aware of the indicators that may suggest that a child is at risk. The childminder and her assistant know what to do if they suspect a child is at risk of exposure to extreme views and know how to share this with the appropriate professionals. Daily risk assessments are carried out in the home and in the garden. This helps to reduce hazards and minimise accidents, and promotes children's safety and welfare in the setting.

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should:

25 February 2022 n provide further ways for children to develop their independence consistently during their daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397468 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10138148 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 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the Manor Park area, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates on weekdays throughout the year from 8am to 6pm. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder is in receipt of the provision of free early education funding for children aged three years.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of her setting. n The childminder and the inspector looked around the childminding premises together. The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she implements her early years provision and curriculum. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n A joint evaluation of an activity was completed with the childminder and her assistant.

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Inspection activities

25 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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25 February 2022 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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