Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 504225 Inspection date 16/11/2011 Inspector Rufia Uddin

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Type of setting Childminder 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and four school-age children. The family lives in Barking, in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham. The house is within easy reach of public transport, local shops, parks, schools and community resources. Children have access to the ground floor where a separate playroom and toilet facilities are available. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently minding one child in the early years age group on a part-time basis. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the caring childminder promotes children's welfare and learning with success. She recognises the unique qualities of each child and takes positive steps to meet their individual needs. She has an effective partnership with parents and carers and involves them in their children's care and education. Ongoing, effective reflection enables the childminder to effectively identify strengths and areas for development. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection which demonstrates a commitment to improve the service.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop more opportunities for children to share and enjoy a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books to help develop their literacy skills.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role with regards to safeguarding children and knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child. She knows the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk. She supervises children well and takes positive steps to provide a safe environment for them. She makes thorough risk assessments to reduce potential hazards. The premises are secure and there are effective procedures in place to ensure the safe arrival and collection of children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder engages with parents well and shares information with them as children are dropped off and collected. She provides them with information about the setting and they are invited to contribute what they know about their child's needs and interests. This helps the childminder to identify children's starting points

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the early years provision

and focus on their individual needs. Scrapbooks of children's work are shared with parents to keep them informed of their children's progress. None of the children attend other settings. However, the childminder has a secure understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other providers to ensure a shared approach to children's care and learning.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the wide range of easily accessible resources that cover all areas of their development. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity. This enables her to value and include all children and to help them reach their full individual potential. Children take part in activities that help them understand their diverse world in an age-appropriate way. They use a good range of resources that reflect diversity, including small world figures, dolls, toys, puzzles, music, books and posters of children with disabilities.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a positive attitude to improving outcomes for all children and uses self-evaluation to identify areas for development. To help her do this she seeks the views of parents using questionnaires. She shows a strong capacity for continuous improvement. For example, she has attended a number of training courses in order to improve her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has also successfully addressed the recommendations set at her last inspection.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy, and benefit from, a variety of positive play experiences. The childminder has a secure understanding of child development and how young children learn. She uses observations of children to help guide her planning. She records and monitors their individual progress to ensure that future activities help them make progress in their learning and development. Children enjoy interesting activities where they make choices about what they want to do. The childminder intervenes to develop children's interests and learning and to provide challenge through questioning. Children enjoy making choices and they respond well to the childminder as they play. The childminder supports children in their self-initiated play. She values their originality and encourages them to express themselves through a variety of different materials, such as paint or play dough.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing good language skills as they enjoy listening to songs, rhymes and music. However, although books are available children are not fully encouraged to look at them to foster an enjoyment of books and reading. Children are supported as they find out how things work and move. They are able to negotiate space and move freely around the environment. Activities are used by the childminder to help children develop their counting skills and recognition of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 colours and shapes. Children develop an awareness of number as they count objects and organise toys in groups. They develop good problem-solving skills as they fit shapes into spaces on jigsaws.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop early writing skills and enjoy being creative as they draw with chalk and crayons and create pictures. Outdoors, they use a range of equipment and messy play resources which promote their physical and creative skills and allow them to benefit from exercise. Children are able to concentrate for appropriate periods of time and are learning how to play harmoniously with others. Good behaviour is encouraged by the childminder who acts as a good role model and uses positive strategies, such as distraction, praise and encouragement. Consequently children are well behaved. They interact well together, listening to each other, sharing and taking turns with toys.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and have a secure relationship with the childminder. They feel comfortable to play independently but enjoy the security that the childminder is there to support them. They develop a good understanding of their own safety and that of others. For example, they learn about the appropriate use of furniture and toys and not to run around indoors. They are also learning to adopt healthy lifestyles. They are encouraged to wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet, which helps to prevent the spread of infection. The childminder has a good understanding of healthy eating and helps children to make suitable choices about what to eat. Children's self-care skills are developing as learn to recognise and meet their own need for drinks, which are always available. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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