Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31/07/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder offers a stimulating, well-resourced environment to support children's individual needs.  The childminder monitors children's progress through her closely linked observations and assessments of their learning. This successfully supports their progress and addresses any gaps in their learning.  The childminder has secure attachments with the children.  Thechildminder plans a wide and balanced range of exciting experiences to motivate children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not consistently use nursery rhymes to extend children's increasing language development further.  There are fewer opportunities for children to access natural resources to develop their exploration of the wider world, such as how things grow.  The childminder does not extend children's learning about the effects of healthy eating.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed children during their play both indoors and outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including planning.  The inspector held discussions with parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered 2014. She lives with her husband and three primary school aged children in Dagenham, Essex, within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The whole ground floor is available for childminding, except the kitchen. There is an enclosed back and front garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children. There are currently four children on roll.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 extend children's language development further through rhymes

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve children's access to natural resources to support their exploratory play

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enhance children's understanding of healthy lifestyles by, for example, talking to them about the benefits of certain foods on their bodies.

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who attend

Children are happy, confident and secure in the care of the childminder. The time they are with her is fun, and she offers them challenge as they learn through play. For example, during sand and water play where they learn about pouring water into the sand. Children become aware of the water failing to the floor and the childminder encourages them to stand in it and move around to see what happens. The children have great fun as they fill their jugs and jump up and down in the puddles making footprints. The childminder uses this experience spontaneously to extend children's vocabulary as she says 'splish, splash', encouraging them to repeat the words. This helps promote children's language well. Although, there a few opportunities for children to participate in nursery rhymes to extend their increasing language development further.

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who attend

The childminder makes frequent observations of the children to assess their achievements and progress. This system means she is able to plan a range of activities that build on children's current knowledge. The activities planned and implemented are purposeful, and a mixture of adult led and child initiated to help children gain confidence. The assessment records show children make good progress in all areas of their learning in relation to their starting points, age and ability. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills as they play in the garden. They have great fun using bikes to negotiate the space. They are delighted when the childminder joins in with their play. They paint the fence with water and they show good attention to detail in this task, helping to develop their finer motor skills.

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who attend

High levels of interaction between children and the childminder support good attachments. Children enjoy talking about the activities they are completing. The childminder uses effective questioning techniques that encourage them to think for themselves and consequently build self-confidence. For example, she asks 'what do you think will happen when we pour water out of the cup?' This helps children make predictions and explore.

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who attend

Children are developing an understanding of the world they live in. They explore construction and solve problems as they build towers. They learn to use resources that extend their interest in technology and enable them to find out how things work, such as interactive toys. However, the childminder does not provide more opportunities for children to explore the wider world using natural resources and activities, such as planting and digging.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure with the childminder and confidently make their choices known to her. The childminder responds with enthusiasm, for example, asking questions about the construction they are designing, encouraging them to use descriptive language.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder helps children learn to share by giving simple explanations and encouraging them to play cooperatively. She makes sure children have access to a good range of resources both indoors and outside in the garden to support their all-round development. Children receive praise for their achievements, which builds their confidence and helps them to feel good about themselves. The childminder places a strong emphasis on good manners by teaching children to say please and thank you, and reminding them to be kind to others.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are developing a good awareness of their own safety and that of others as they play. For example, they talk about keeping safe as they play with the water, and walk safely around the home. The home is safe and the childminder reviews her risk assessment regularly. In addition, the childminder completes regular fire drills with the children so all children develop an understanding of their own safety and how to evacuate the home in a safe way. The childminder gives good attention to children's health and well-being. She has a good understanding of healthy eating and encourages children to make healthy choices for snack time. She positively encourages children to try new foods. However, she does not always talk to them about why foods, such as fruit and vegetables, are good for their health, so they learn to make informed choices as they grow.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development, and safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is proactive in seeking out further training organised by the local authority. For example, training to ensure she has a greater awareness of the possible signs that may mean a child requires additional support with their development. The childminder has reflected on her practice well and identified areas for improvement. For example, she recently researched and implemented daily journals to involve parents more in helping her assess children's interests at home and in the setting. This demonstrates the childminder is committed to making ongoing improvements to her practice.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to safeguarding and child protection. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care, to protect their welfare. She maintains all relevant documentation appropriately to help safeguard children and meet requirements. The childminder supervises children closely and has organised her home so children can move around safely and with confidence. She demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from other adults. The childminder has an up-to-date paediatric first- aid certificate to enable her to tend to any minor accidents or emergencies if they arise.

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provision

The childminder completes the two-year-old progress check to identify children's current stage of learning and next steps. This allows parents to work with her to support their children and, if needed, work with other professionals. The childminder effectively observes and assesses children's learning and uses this information to plan activities to challenge and excite them. The childminder has an effective partnership with parents and understands her role in sharing assessments with them. She keeps them informed of any change to routine and records information about the children's learning and development in the daily journal. Parents are encouraged to add their observations to the journal about their children's progress and continue the learning at home. The childminder has an active partnership with other early years settings children attend. This means children's learning and development is consistent, supporting them well as they move to their next steps in

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474638 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 960415 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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