Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24/09/2014 25/02/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 develops positive, caring and fun relationships with the children so they want to attend and learn.  Effective relationships with the parents means children's individual needs and interests are focused on.  Good use of resources by the childminder helps children to effectively learn and progress.  Robust self-evaluation has meant the childminder's practice has improved greatly, offering children improved care and education.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder misses daily opportunities to offer younger children creative materials and resources to develop their interests in using their senses.

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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 compulsory part 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 observed the childminder's interactions with the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector examined documentation including children's records and required documentation.  The inspector looked at equipment and checked the premises.

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Information about the setting

The Childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her husband and son in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, close to shops, parks, schools and local transport links. The childminder uses all of the downstairs of the house for childminding purposes. The childminder has one child on roll in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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

 strengthen the opportunities for young children to use their senses and explore with a range of messy play activities.

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who attend

The childminder offers children a good range of learning experiences suitable for their age and stage of development. For example, for younger children she provides push and pull- along toys, walks outside collecting leafs and trips to the park. This helps children to develop their physical skills, such as coordination, control and movement. The childminder praises and encourages children during their play, for example, when they achieve a goal like making marks on a piece paper. She encourages children to take part in role play as they carry small toy baskets with different fruits. She talks to them about the fruits as they act out going to the shops.

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who attend

The childminder teaches children how to socialise by showing them how to share and taking turns. This helps to promote their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder counts with children while joining in with number songs and through everyday play, so they begin to understand early mathematical skills. She provides opportunities for children to learn and identify different shapes using musical instruments and puzzle. The childminder offers children many different programmable toys, such as talking and musical toys. Consequently, children learn to push buttons and operate the toys as they begin to explore technology.

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who attend

The childminder is creative with children by singing with them and playing music. Children learn to move to music and learn about rhythm and rhyme. However, she does not consistently offer children sensory learning experiences by encouraging them to explore using different textures and materials. Therefore, they miss opportunities to extend their creativity and interests. The childminder carries out on entry observations and assessments so that she can plan for children's next steps. She works closely with the parents to request all information about their child. Therefore, children progress well from their initial stages of learning. Any gaps or concerns that arise are identified and addressed by the childminder by seeking additional help so children develop and learn, and are well prepared for school.

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who attend

The childminder shares information with the parent about how they can help their child learn at home. For example, she completes daily dairies of what their child has achieved and is doing so it enables the parents to follow up any interests further at home.

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

The childminder makes good attachments with children, for example, by giving them quality interactions and building secure relationships with them. This means children's feel secure and their well-being is promoted well. The childminder provides for young children's physical and emotional well-being. She finds out about their backgrounds and interests through discussions with their parents. The childminder is a good role-model; she treats children with respect and talks to them appropriately for their age and stage of development. She gives gentle reminders of how to behave, for example, to share and take turns and sit appropriately. This helps children to learn about expected behaviour and develop good social skills.

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

The childminder offers children a good range of resources, such as small-world figures, books and dolls, to help promote children's understanding of similarities and difference between people and communities. The childminder teaches young children about safety such as holding hands when walking outside and to sit safely during mealtimes. She offers children a healthy range of snacks and meals and encourages children to feed themselves. This builds their self-help skills and independence during routines. The childminder helps children to learn about hygiene routines through hand-washing and tidying away resources. She gives children clear messages about healthy lifestyles by taking them out every day to enjoy fresh air and have regular exercise.

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

The childminder provides a challenging, well-maintained environment. For example, there are easily accessible and age-appropriate toys all around the playroom. This helps children to develop in all areas of learning. The childminder helps children prepare well for school by offering resources and activities that further enhance their learning skills.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. For example, she provides a good range of learning experiences for children in her care, which helps them to progress towards the early learning goals. She knows how to identify any concerns regarding safeguarding and how to keep children safe. She has also undertaken recent safeguarding training. As a result, she is aware of the f appropriate procedures to follow to protect children from harm. She has made her home safe for children to play and learn by carrying out detailed risk assessments. These include checking fire safety equipment and assessing risks in all areas indoors when taking children on outing.

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provision

The childminder plans and monitors how to effectively meet the learning and development requirements by assessing individual children's needs and interests. Therefore, she is able to identify any gaps in learning and effectively close them. The childminder works with parents effectively. She talks to them daily and shares information about their child's development and progress. The childminder understands the importance of developing partnerships with external professionals to help children make progress in their development. She has a strong knowledge of self-evaluation. She has made many improvements since her last inspection and has fully met any actions previously set. She has worked closely with the local authority to develop and improve her practice. This means that the service children and parents receive is good. She has also attended training to improve her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory 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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY348880 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 811825 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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