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 has formed warm and nurturing relationships with children. Children feel very safe and secure in her care, enabling them to do well. The childminder works closely alongside another childminder. They ensure children are confident and thrive in an enabling environment. Children independently explore a wide range of engaging, age-appropriate resources and activities. The play space is inviting and stimulating and children stay busy, focused and eager to learn.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model. She provides consistent, clear rules and boundaries that the children adhere to well. This promotes children's good behaviour. All children positively respond to instructions. For example, they assist in tidying the painting area after completing their artwork.

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a curriculum that supports children's individual development across all areas of learning. She plans activities to reflect each child's current knowledge and interests. The childminder supports the children's transition to school by fostering their independence and encouraging them to meet their own needs. She plans thoughtfully and teaches a range of skills that help children complete tasks independently. As a result, children confidently manage their personal care, such as putting on their shoes and fastening their coats. They also practise independence at mealtimes by setting up the table, scooping up their choice of vegetables and tidying up when they have finished eating.

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need to do better?

n Parent feedback is very positive. Parents report that the childminder supports their children's social skills well. They also note that their children enjoy spending time in the childminder's care. The childminder maintains effective communication with parents. She shares detailed information about activities to help them reinforce and extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder organises regular outings within the local community. The children visit nearby shops, the library and local parks. These trips are planned to help children explore their surroundings and learn about the environment. Additionally, the childminder teaches children important lessons about road safety. Children gain valuable experiences that increase their awareness of the local area and help them understand how to keep themselves safe. n Children learn which foods help keep their bodies and teeth healthy. The

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childminder offers nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks, encouraging healthy eating habits. Children receive support to develop healthy lifestyles through discussions about good food choices. Children learn the importance of brushing their teeth and the childminder helps them understand the value of hand hygiene, especially before meals.

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need to do better?

29 April 2025 n All children are supported to make progress in their learning. The childminder gathers important information from parents when children start at the setting. She then monitors their development to identify and close any gaps in their learning. The childminder knows how to gain support from other professionals when children have a special educational need and/or disability. n The childminder provides some activities that support the curriculum for children's language development well. Children enjoy sharing books and singing action nursery rhymes with the childminder. However, the childminder does not consistently allow enough time for children to think and respond when asking questions. Children do not always have an opportunity to repeat words or phrases they have heard. As a result, children have fewer chances to build on their early communication skills and make the best possible progress in this area

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of learning. n The childminder supports children's understanding of mathematical language through play-based activities. She encourages the use of numerical order during tasks. During these activities, she introduces concepts such as 'heavy' and 'light' as children fill containers. Children's early mathematical development is progressing well. n Children have the opportunity to engage in regular physical exercise in the large garden. The childminder encourages regular outdoor play. There are opportunities for children to enhance their gross motor skills through running and riding bicycles. These experiences contribute to increased confidence in their physical capabilities, as well as improved coordination. n The childminder is experienced in child care and continues to access courses and key learning opportunities. She reflects on her practice to bring about continuous improvement and is keen to provide children with the best possible learning

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need to do better?

opportunities. She has attended recent courses to strengthen her professional knowledge and recognises the need to further implement the learning gained to continue to raise the standard of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 support further children's communication skills by improving questioning techniques n continue to implement recent training to further enhance the quality of teaching and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498240 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10380733 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 1 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Beckton, in the London Borough of Newham. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder works with a co-childminder at the same address.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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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