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

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. The children go to her for help in their play and seek to hold her hand for support when carrying out tasks. This supports children to feel safe and secure at the childminder's setting. Feedback provided from parents is positive. Parents comment on how the childminder involves them in their child's learning. They have observed that their children enjoy attending the setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's learning and development needs. The childminder plans according to children's individual interest and needs. For example, she recognises when young children are ready for their sleep. Children behave well and play alongside each other. Older children are considerate towards the younger children during activities. They enjoy helping them.

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The provision is good

Children move around her home and garden with great confidence as they choose an activity. The childminder organises the environment very well. This enables the children to know where to find the resources they want to use. This helps children be independent in their learning. The childminder joins in with children's play and provides quality interactions. The children enjoy opportunities to listen to stories throughout the day.

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need to do better?

n The children enjoy a large outdoor play area. They have opportunities to engage in running games and riding bikes. This supports the development of their physical skills. The children learn about caring for their garden and living things. For example, the childminder plans for the children to water the flowers they have planted in the garden. n The childminder has good expectations for developing children's language and communication skills. She achieves this through singing songs and talking with the children. Older children engage in relaxed conversations during mealtimes. For example, the childminder talks about traditional foods and countries they originate from. Occasionally, the childminder does not recognise when younger children babble during the inspection. This means that younger children's early language is not always extended. n The childminder collects relevant information from other settings children attend.

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need to do better?

The childminder uses information shared to identify any concerns early. This also allows the childminder to implement individualised, supportive strategies for the children in her care. n The childminder organises trips within the local community. She encourages the children to acknowledge key workers within their community. The children greet and say thank you to the bus driver, librarian and shop keeper. This promotes

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need to do better?

30 June 2022 the children's understanding of their wider community. The childminder promotes walking to local places, which supports children's physical development. n The childminder communicates regularly with the parents. She shares ongoing information relating to children's learning and activities throughout the day. Information is also shared relating to children's care needs, including sleeping and eating routines. The childminder encourages parents to continue children's learning at home. For example she encourages letter formation in children's names at home. n The childminder supports children's creativity and mathematics knowledge. The children achieve this through creating shapes and patterns using play dough. Children learn to use their fine-motor skills to manipulate the play dough to create a shape. This activity supports their pincer grip for early mark making and letter formation. n The childminder implements clear boundaries about expected behaviour.

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need to do better?

Children behave well and are motivated to join in with play activities and small tasks. For example, the childminder prompts children to tidy up their current play toys. The children tidy up and then move on to the next activity. Children are developing good levels of independence for their age. For instance, children use their own cutlery to eat at mealtimes. n The childminder recognises the negative effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's personal, social and emotional development. As a result, she plans a curriculum to ensure that children have opportunities to meet up with others. The childminder attends groups outside of her home environment with the children. n The childminder reviews the quality of her provision on an ongoing basis. She implements her own self-evaluation process. She seeks independent training online to further develop her practice and service.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of her safeguarding responsibilities towards the children in her care. The childminder can identify signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. She follows the correct procedures to ensure their safety. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment for children to play in. She teaches the children how to keep themselves safe when out on local trips. For example, children learn the rules to follow when crossing the road. The childminder promotes children's health and safety and well-being by implementing clear policies, procedures and risk assessments. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe.

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should:

30 June 2022 n extend teaching to support early language development, to help younger children hear and copy sounds and words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560852 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10190645 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Plaistow, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder works all year round, including before and after school.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account for the evaluation of the provider. n Parents shared their views which the inspector took into account. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's learning intentions for the children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The childminder and the inspector observed children playing and discussed their learning and development. n The childminder talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

30 June 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

30 June 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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