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 Met

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The provision is good

Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder, which supports their emotional development effectively. She enthusiastically welcomes children into her home, engaging them quickly in an activity. She provides children with a range of activities that appeal to their senses, including soft mats with cut-out numbers. Children explore the different shapes with their hands and begin to understand the different shapes numbers can form.

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The provision is good

Children have plenty of space to learn, with a mix of outdoor and indoor play. This supports children's overall well-being, and they feel safe and secure. The childminder plays alongside children, enabling her to be responsive to their body language and gestures. For example, the childminder acknowledges when children have finished playing with an instrument by gently touching their arm, and she takes their views into account.

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The provision is good

The childminder sensitively adapts her approach to the individual needs of the children in her care. For example, she uses hand gestures alongside words to indicate 'pause' or 'wait'. Children develop an understanding of boundaries and what they should do to keep themselves safe. The childminder motivates children to develop their independence. She provides interesting resources for children to choose from. For example, children enthusiastically choose a role-play doctor's set to examine the baby dolls.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has planned a curriculum with a focus on developing children's independence, promoting their safety and teaching them to be kind. She wants to nurture children to become respectful individuals. The childminder provides children with a range of resources and books that represent people from different backgrounds. She strives to provide an inclusive environment in which all children can learn and make progress. She has worked hard to adapt her setting to meet the individual needs of children. For example, she has worked to develop more open space for play and exploration to help support children with additional learning needs. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how to support children's next steps. She plans activities for the children based on their needs and adapts them accordingly. For example, she provides animal puzzles with large pieces to support children to develop their fine motor skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes positive behaviour at all times. Children are calm and respond to the boundaries that have been put in place. For example, children understand that they must not stand on chairs, as this is not safe. The childminder has adapted her practice to ensure that all children understand her

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need to do better?

9 February 2024 expectations. n The childminder is very knowledgeable about how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She has developed good working relationships with external agencies to support children's continued progress. For example, she provides smaller focused activities so that children do not feel over stimulated and that encourage them to focus. The childminder implements a number of strategies, such as using hand gestures and being on children's level when speaking to them. However, by consistently applying these strategies, children's emerging communication and language skills would benefit even further. n The childminder is dedicated to her role. She conducts her own research in order to enhance her knowledge and skills to support children with SEND further. The childminder continues to keep up to date with mandatory training and displays a positive attitude towards her continuous professional development.

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n Parents are very happy with the care that the childminder provides for their children. They share that their children feel safe and happy. The childminder works closely with parents to support the individual needs of all children. She is very passionate about maintaining consistency between a child's home and her setting, including having set bed and mealtimes to help children feel safe and secure. She regularly shares photos and observations with parents. This further strengthens parent partnership working, as they are able to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder maintains a secure and hazard-free environment. She supports all children to develop an understanding of being safe, and she reduces the risks around them. For example, she minimises accidents by keeping the floor clear of any toys. She demonstrates clearly to children how they can do this. For example, she role models tidying toys away when the children have finished

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need to do better?

playing with them, prompting the children to help her.

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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 implement strategies to support emerging communication and language skills consistently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496221 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10305266 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates from 8am until 6pm, every weekday, for most of the year. She lives in Stratford, in the London Borough of Newham. She holds a relevant childcare 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 read statements from parents about their views of the setting. n The childminder shared information with the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The childminder discussed with the inspector the curriculum intent for her provision. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 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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Inspection activities

9 February 2024 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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