Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY432374 Inspection date 15/03/2012 Inspector S Campbell

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and two primary school aged children in a residential area of Chadwell Health in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham. The whole of the ground floor except the kitchen is used for childminding and an enclosed garden is available for outside 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 these, no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age group. The childminder also cares for one child over five years before and after school. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm.The childminder attends local community groups and she drives to neighbouring schools to take and collect children.

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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, children are making good progress in their learning and development. This is because the childminder has a strong understanding of how children learn. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to continuous improvement through the use of reflective practice and the ongoing support she receives from the local authority. The childminder has established good relationships with parents and they are kept well informed of children's progress through regular discussions and the sharing of children's developmental records. Overall, children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She promotes an inclusive environment well because all children's individual needs are known and met.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessments to include any assessment of outings or trips  further develop procedures to promote children's understanding and respect for their own cultures and beliefs and those of other people. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a strong understanding of child protection issues and procedures. She has a range of guidance in place to enable her to act in children's best interest should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has implemented a range of policies and they are fully shared with parents, which further promotes children's welfare. The childminder carries regular risk assessments of the home including for car travel. This maintains a safe and secure environment for children. Risk assessments for outings are made but are not always recorded. This makes it difficult to review arrangements before going out but generally has little impact on children. Required documentation for the safe and efficient management of the setting is in place and well maintained. This further promotes children's well-being. She has gathered detailed information about children's individual needs, backgrounds and starting points, which

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the early years provision

effectively promotes an inclusive environment.

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the early years provision

Children do not attend any other setting. However, the childminder is aware of the importance of building partnerships with other early years settings to promote consistency in children's learning and development. She has developed strong partnerships with parents and there is a good flow of two-way communication to promote continuity of children's care, learning and development. The childminder is committed to developing the service she provides and this is obtained through the use of parental questionnaires and reflective practice. She uses Ofsted's self- evaluation well to identify strengths and areas for further improvement. Subsequently, she wishes to attend relevant childcare courses to support her current practice, which demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in the care and service provided.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a child-orientated environment. This means she offers sufficient space for children to play and explore. In addition, resources are readily accessible because they are stored at a low level and in clear boxes. This means children can make independent choices about their play to effectively support their learning. Children have access to a wide range of toys, which provides ample of stimulation and challenge. Although there are some resources on offer that reflect positive images, there are few opportunities for children to gain a greater understanding of their own cultures and beliefs and those of other people. Since registration the childminder has attended a number of courses, which promotes good outcomes for all children. In addition, she is currently attending a course 'The Incredible Years'. This enables her to further support children's learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well settled and enjoy their time spent at the childminder's home. Throughout the day the childminder engages well in children's play to effectively This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 support their learning and development. Children have formed good attachments with the childminder and refer to her as 'massi', which means older sister in their home language. Children's independent skills are effectively promoted by the childminder. They are encouraged to make choices about how they would like to eat and play. Subsequently, the childminder is skilful at allowing children to take the lead when taking part in child-initiated activities. While taking part in making modelling dough, the childminder uses this as a good opportunity for children to use simple measures and numbers. Children display excitement as the childminder prepares the activity, which initiates lots of curiosity and questions. Subsequently,

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and outcomes for children

children ask the childminder 'Did you get the seasoning from your shopping and your basket?' referring to the salt, flour, oil and food colouring. The childminder responds well to children's spoken words and questions to effectively extend both their vocabulary and thinking. The childminder uses a wide range of forms to gather information about children's individual needs, for example, a language map. She also communicates with children in their home language, which allows children to have a strong sense of belonging and pride.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has compiled an attractive profile. An 'all about me' initial assessment record is in place to enable the childminder to effectively build on what children already know. She carries out regular observations and has begun to use photos as an additional method to track children's progress. The childminder is able to talk about in detail how she is moving children on in their next stage of development and effectively plans activities to support their individual needs and interests. In addition, parents contribute to planning because the childminder gathers information about existing experiences from home. This allows the childminder to effectively extend children's learning within the setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in a varied range of art and craft activities to promote their imaginative skills. They take pleasure in showing adults their displayed artwork demonstrating a strong sense and achievement. The childminder is resourceful by providing household objects as replacements for musical instruments. Children enjoy banging various sized metal pots with a wooden spoon to create different sounds. This further promotes their creative skills. Children's skills relating to everyday technology is developing well. This is because they have access to a broad range of programmable toys, for example, a electronic alphabet, number and object game. Children are polite and well behaved. While playing with the childminder they nicely ask her to pick up their modelling dough tool when it falls off the table, and then automatically say 'thank you' Children benefit from consistent praise and encouragement. This enables children to develop a good

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing a good understanding of the need to adopt healthy lifestyles. They inform adults why they must wash their hands before eating because of 'germy wormies' and because it is dirty. They benefit from regular physical activities and fresh air, for example, playing in the garden, visiting local parks and attending community groups. Children receive healthy snacks and freshly prepared meals allowing them to develop a good understanding of foods that are good for them. Mealtimes are used as a social occasion. Children happily add up how many grapes they have on their plate, and then inform the childminder that the apple is all wobbly in their tummy. Children learn how to keep This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 themselves safe because they practise regular fire evacuation procedures. The childminder reinforces the importance of road safe awareness. Subsequently,

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and outcomes for children

children inform adults 'when we walk to the park we hold hands'. This effectively promotes children's understanding of their own personal safety when out on outings. 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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