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

The childminder is kind and nurturing, which helps children to feel valued and secure. Children are keen to explore the resources on offer, and they focus well when engaging in their self-chosen activities. The childminder supports each child's learning and development by using her in-depth knowledge of children. She knows how to present the activities to keep children engaged.

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The provision is good

Children have many opportunities to spend time outdoors in the garden or the local parks. They demonstrate a high level of core strength and coordination. For instance, children confidently climb and jump on the outdoor equipment. The childminder helps them as they learn to balance on bikes with two wheels.

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The provision is good

Children happily choose books to look at independently and with the childminder. They enthusiastically point to the pictures of animals and make the animal sounds. Children also match objects to the colours in the books. Children learn to develop their recognition skills, which prepares them for learning at school.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and show a good understanding of how to listen to others and take turns. The childminder develops children's emotional well-being, as she responds to their immediate needs with care and consideration.

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need to do better?

n The childminder monitors children's development well and has a good understanding of their learning needs. She clearly identifies the progress they make and knows how to support their next steps in learning. The childminder works closely with parents and has links with other professionals. This helps to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All children make good progress. n The childminder has clear curriculum intentions for children's learning. She provides activities based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. Her aim for every child is that they leave the setting confident and ready for school. n Overall, the childminder supports children well to develop their communication and language skills. She engages in asking them questions and introducing new vocabulary. For instance, during sand play, she uses language such as 'level', 'shake' and 'pour'. However, the childminder does not always use effective

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teaching skills through her interactions, to help children to explore ideas and extend their learning. n The childminder plans trips to develop children's awareness of the world around them. Children visit farms, parks, the library and a local children's centre. They regularly attend 'sing-along' and 'stay-and-play' sessions, where they have

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5 February 2024 opportunities to practise their personal and social skills while playing with other children. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's independence well in a range of ways. For instance, children learn to wash their hands and use tissues to wipe their noses. However, at times, the childminder completes tasks for children without allowing them to try things for themselves. This includes putting on and taking off their coats, peeling their fruit and pouring their drink. This prevents children from developing higher levels of independence. n The childminder reviews her practice and attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She works well with other childminders and her local authority support team to help her to develop her practice continually. For instance, she is currently undertaking training on how to support children with SEND to enhance her knowledge further. The childminder ensures that her

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mandatory training is up to date. She demonstrates a clear and confident understanding of keeping children safe. n Children develop their knowledge of mathematical concepts. The childminder helps children to explore shapes and patterns. They count in sequence and recognise numerals, such as the numbers in the books and on the number blocks. n Parents comment on how the childminder is passionate and that children flourish in a safe, warm and friendly environment. They state that she is ready to attend school meetings to offer help. Parents also particularly value the daily discussions about what their children have been learning and the termly reviews of progress. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen practice to enhance the quality of interactions in order to support children to explore their ideas and extend learning even further n encourage children to manage more tasks independently and enhance their independence to even higher levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485447 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10305206 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 14 February 2018

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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. The childminder has a degree in early years. She provides care from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the setting, indoors and outdoors, and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Inspection activities

5 February 2024 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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