Childminder, Out-of school day care in Newham

This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They have formed strong and affectionate bonds with her and show that they feel happy and safe in her care. For example, children snuggle on the sofa with the childminder as she reads them a story and are keen for her to participate in their play. Children respond positively to the childminder's high expectations. They behave well and treat the toys and learning environment with care and respect. Children are beginning to understand how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, they know about good hand hygiene and remember to wash their hands after outdoor play and before eating.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder knows the children well. She provides lots of toys and activities based on their interests. For example, the childminder provides a wide range of arts and crafts activities for children who enjoy being creative. As a result, the children are highly engaged in their learning and concentrate well on activities such as threading and painting. They show satisfaction in their achievements and proudly state, 'Look at my beautiful necklace'. Children enjoy fun and playful ways to practise and build on the skills they are learning at school. For example, they count how many pasta 'candles' they have added to their play dough cakes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her job and keen to provide the best care and learning experiences for all children. She is reflective and constantly looks for ways to develop her provision. The childminder uses training effectively to develop her professional skills and knowledge. For example, she has strengthened her understanding of children's communication development, and uses what she has learned to extend their language skills as they play. n The childminder values children's unique backgrounds and experiences. She finds out about their home lives and ensures that these are reflected and celebrated in her setting. For example, children play with resources from different countries and cultures, such as traditional costumes, musical instruments and cooking utensils. The childminder teaches children about different people and communities in interesting and age-appropriate ways. For example, children learn songs and games from around the world.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from plenty of toys and activities to interest and engage them. They enjoy their play and show positive attitudes to learning. For instance, children are excited to explore a 'jungle landscape', with natural materials and toy animals. Children share their knowledge with the childminder as they talk about wild animals such as cheetahs and black bears. They demonstrate imagination as they develop simple storylines about the creatures.

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need to do better?

11 January 2023 n The childminder promotes active and healthy lifestyles for children. For instance, she provides healthy snacks and talks to children about how food nourishes their bodies. The childminder ensures that children play outdoors each day and offers lots of physical games and activities. Children relish the opportunities to practise physical skills such as climbing and playing ball games. n The childminder develops good links with parents, and with staff at schools that children also attend. She shares information about children's welfare and learning, to help provide continuity between the settings and home. For example, at school, children are learning about ways to help look after our planet. The childminder continues this by teaching them to recycle and to dispose of litter safely. n Parents give very positive feedback on the childminder's provision. They comment on the childminder's strong empathy with children and state that she

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need to do better?

is kind, reliable and professional. Parents value the support that the childminder provides with issues such as children's toilet training. They say that their children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and benefit from the wide range of activities and toys. Some parents comment that the childminder has played 'an unforgettable role' in their child's life.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder accesses regular training to maintain a secure understanding of safeguarding issues. This includes possible risks to children from extreme views and domestic abuse. She knows how to identify signs of abuse and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder knows what to do if there are concerns or allegations made about her or a member of her household. She uses risk assessments effectively to keep children safe in her home and when on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378916 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10235236 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 14 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in North Woolwich, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates on weekdays throughout most of the year. She generally provides before- and after-school care but her hours of operation are flexible. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas she uses for childminding, and they discussed how she organises her childcare provision. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children, to assess how well she supports their care, enjoyment and learning. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback and spoke to children about experiences with the childminder. n The childminder ensured that documents, including her paediatric first-aid certificate and safeguarding policies, were available for the inspector to view.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2023 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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