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 and settled and are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder gets to know the children individually. Children form affectionate bonds with the childminder in this safe and nurturing environment. This helps her to assess and plan according 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.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They enjoy the warm praise which the childminder offers. For example, children beam widely as the childminder praises them for recognising different number cards and using their fingers to represent what they have found. The childminder is a positive role model, which helps children to understand positive behaviours they should display.

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The provision is good

Children learn about the world around them. They benefit from taking part in lots of local activities, such as visiting the farm, parks or playgroups within the community. This helps children to feel part of their local community. Children also learn about the wider world. For example, they explore the different music styles and traditions celebrated by their friends and learn about animals around the world. This supports children to develop their understanding of the world.

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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 and general conversations to extend 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 and at regular times throughout the year. This helps her to plan a curriculum, so that children build on their skills in a way that suits them. All children make good progress from their start points. n Children learn in a well-sequenced way and the childminder checks on children's understanding and recall. For example, the childminder asks children about the pictures of animals on their pots and asks if they can remember where a panda lives. The children take it in turns to explain we can see them in a zoo, but they live in the forest and eat bamboo.

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need to do better?

n Communication and language are supported well. For instance, the childminder engages in conversations with children throughout the day and skilfully asks them open-ended questions at appropriate times during activities. Babies confidently babble their response. However, on occasions, she does not use the correct word when talking to younger children. Therefore, this impacts on children's ability to extend their language further.

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need to do better?

27 January 2023 n The childminder incorporates mathematics into the daily routines of the setting. The childminder encourages mathematical language as children describe shapes they find and why the dolls hat will not fit them as it is too small. She supports children to gain an in-depth understanding of number, through representing the number visually to the children in a variety of ways. This means that children develop their understanding of numbers well. n The childminder is beginning to support children with some skills to be independent. However, the childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for younger children to be independent. For example, she quickly offers help to children without giving them the encouragement try themselves. This means younger children are not offered similar, developmentally appropriate opportunities to develop their independence as older children. n Parents speak positively about the childminder. They comment that they can see

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need to do better?

the progress their child is making. She keeps parents informed about their child's progress and how they can continue their child's learning at home. This approach is successful in ensuring that children continue to thrive in their learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of open communication and extra support for families particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, parents nominated her to Nursery World magazine, and she was highly commended with a 'COVID-19 hero award' for all her support to families. n The childminder is well qualified, enthusiastic and enjoys her role. She conducts independent research, to further support children in her care. She reflects on her practice, seeking the views of parents and children on how to improve. 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 reviews 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 from 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 for her home to ensure children play in a safe and suitable environment.

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should:

n provide children with the correct words to develop their vocabulary even further n increase opportunities for all children to develop their independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257202 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10263198 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 4 Date of previous inspection 24 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London borough of Newham. She operates from 7am until 6pm, Monday-Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector carried out a learning walk and discussed the curriculum with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children, the childminder at times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled written feedback to gather their thoughts. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Inspection activities

27 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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Inspection activities

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