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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy, settled and are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder gets to know the children individually. They form affectionate bonds with the childminder in this safe and nurturing environment. This helps her to assess and plan accordingly to children's interests and what they need to learn next. Children respond to the childminder's positive approach. Children are keen learners and are gaining high levels of self-esteem. Children visit local parks and other places of interest, including playgroups, where they meet with other children and their childminders. The childminder has high expectations for children's language development. They listen to stories and rhymes which helps build on their growing vocabulary. Children are engaged and motivated to learn.

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The provision is good

Children adapt well to daily routines which have been planned to support the childminder's delivery of her curriculum. Children have a strong understanding of what the expectations are, and this helps to promote a culture of kindness, respect and independence. As a result of robust routines, children develop positive behaviour and attitudes towards their peers and adults. For example, children helpfully assist the childminder to carry out everyday tasks, such as tidying up.

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need to do better?

n The childminder routinely observes children's development and assesses what they know and can do. She uses their interests to promote the key next steps in their learning. She includes parents in her initial and on-going observations of children's learning. She finds out from parents their children's routines, what they like and their abilities before they start. This helps her to plan a curriculum, which allows children build on their skills in a way that suits them. All children make good progress from their starting points. n Communication, language and literacy are key focuses at this setting. The childminder talks to children, reads them stories and sings songs and rhymes with them. She asks questions to reinforce children's understanding of what they already know. However, she does not use different questioning techniques to challenge children's learning, encouraging them to share their own ideas and

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thoughts. n The childminder introduces early mathematical concepts into everyday activities. Children learn to count and recognise numbers, and she introduces mathematical language during construction activities. For example, while they're building, she encourages children to describe how tall and long their structure is. n The childminder is a positive role model for the children. She is patient and caring towards them. Children are happy as she joins them in their play. However, during child-initiated play, she does not allow children to develop their play and ideas or to explore activities fully, to enhance children's learning

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20 October 2022 further. n The childminder provides children with a range of balanced meals. Children thoroughly enjoy all of the meals on offer. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands before mealtimes. She also takes them on regular trips outdoors, where they learn to climb larger play equipment. This supports children to start to learn how they can live healthy lifestyles. n Parents speak positively about the childminder. They comment that they can see the progress their children are making. The childminder works collaboratively with parents to identify what children already know and can do. She also keeps parents informed about how they can continue their children's learning at home. This approach is successful in ensuring that children continue to thrive in their learning. n The childminder is well qualified, enthusiastic and enjoys her role. She keeps her mandatory training up to date, including holding an appropriate paediatric first-

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aid certificate. She conducts research, liaises with her colleagues and has strong links with her coordinator. She reflects on her own practice and identifies training needs, which would enhance her practice and benefit the children at her setting. This helps her to provide a good-quality service.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She attends safeguarding training and updates from the local authority to keep her knowledge up to date. She has a good understanding of how to protect children and keep them safe form harm. The childminder is confident of the procedures to follow, should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. This includes if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her home, to ensure children play in a safe and suitable environment.

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should:

n strengthen questioning techniques to encourage children to develop their thinking skills and opportunities to share their ideas n improve opportunities for children to make choices in their play and explore activities fully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484932 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10236592 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 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 23 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Plaistow, in the London Borough of Newham. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm throughout the year. The childminder has a degree in Early Childhood and Health studies.

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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 setting. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder. n The inspector assessed the impact of the quality of interactions and the learning opportunities she provides children. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments. n The inspector reviewed written documentation, including safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. n During the inspection the inspector spoke to parents and considered their views.

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Inspection activities

20 October 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

20 October 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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