Childminder EY435610

Inspection date: 23 April 2025 - 13 May 2025

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not make sure that children are safe in her care. She has not informed Ofsted of all adults living or working on the premises over a sustained period. The childminder does not show awareness of the impact of this on children's well-being and safety. Furthermore, the childminder does not ensure ratios are met at all times, as adults that are not checked are included in ratios, which means children's welfare cannot be assured.

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The provision is inadequate

However, children are happy and confident in the childminder's home and have developed strong bonds with the childminder. They settle well and enjoy the resources and activities she provides. The childminder plans and implements an ambitious curriculum for all children. She is dedicated to enabling all children, particularly those who speak English as an additional language, to communicate effectively. All children sing nursery rhymes, such as 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat' and 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes'. They use dance movements, actions and gestures to demonstrate that they remember what will happen next. All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder sets clear boundaries and rules to help children stay happy and safe. For example, when children are running inside, she gently reminds them they need to walk, especially if there are younger children playing on the floor close by. Children learn how to

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The provision is inadequate

manage conflicts quickly, and they remind each other about the rules of play and kindness.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates that she is unaware of the risks presented through unvetted adults living or working within the property. She has not taken accountability for notifying Ofsted of any changes and therefore does not protect the welfare of children in her care. n The childminder does not ensure ratios are met at all times. Unvetted adults are included in ratios, which does not ensure children's safety. n Children behave well and have positive relationships with their peers. Older children encourage younger children to join in with their play. Children role play doctors and pretend the dolls are ill. Older children are good role models for younger peers. They show their younger peers how to use the tools from the doctor's tool kit to check the doll's health. n Children learn the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder serves healthy meals and snacks. She talks to the children about the ingredients of the

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vegetable risotto. She encourages children to try all the healthy choices in their meals. They respond to her encouragement and praise well. After lunch children brush their teeth. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop healthy routines.

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23 April 2025 n Parents have high praise for the childminder and her passion for childcare. They appreciate the detail with which the childminder shares the curriculum themes with them. They can see how much progress their children are making, especially in mathematics. They can identify 2D shapes and count to 10 and beyond. Parents say the childminder is very attentive and caring. n The childminder observes children's learning and development. She develops next steps for all children and identifies gaps in learning. The childminder shares her observations with parents and plans for additional support when required. n The childminder ensures that she and any assistants she employs complete essential training, such as first aid. They plan the curriculum together, and the childminder helps them understand how the curriculum can be differentiated for children of different age groups. For example, they plan activities that encourage

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younger children to match colours, whereas older children participate in colour mixing activities. However, implementation of the intended curriculum is not consistent during group activities. Younger children sometimes lose interest because the activities are not engaging in a way that is appropriate for their age. n The childminder plans daily activities, such as morning circle time, to help children build on everyday vocabulary. The childminder asks children to look outside and talk about the weather. Children say, 'It's raining,' and she asks questions to help them expand their vocabulary further. The children talk about the 'raindrops' and 'muddy puddles' and what to wear when they go out in the rain. n Frequent trips into the community provide enriching experiences for children. When children are learning nursery rhymes such as 'The Wheels on the Bus,' short rides on the local buses help bring the nursery rhymes to life. The

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childminder teaches children about road safety, and local walks help children learn to recognise road signs and practice safety rules during outings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure Ofsted is informed about all adults working with children so that suitability checks can be completed 27/05/2025

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Due date

23 April 2025 ensure ratios are maintained at all times and that unchecked assistants are not included in ratios. 13/05/2025

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should:

n develop group activities that support all children's individual learning needs so that children can fully engage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435610 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10372487 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in East Ham in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She works with one assistant. The childminder receives funding for the provision of early education for children from nine months of age.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Davinder Dhaliwal Caroline Preston

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Inspection activities

n This inspection started on 23 April 2025. Inspectors returned on 13 May 2025 to gather additional evidence in line with Ofsted inspections and visits: Deferring, pausing and gathering additional evidence policy. n The childminder and the inspectors discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspectors with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

23 April 2025 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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23 April 2025 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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