Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21/10/2014 22/01/2014

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Met 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 well-organised and welcoming environment where children have plenty of choices in their play.  The childminder builds good relationships with children and attends well to their individual needs.  Children take part in a range of activities that are fun and help them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder provides information for parents to keep them informed of their child’s development and progress.  The childminder does not identify plans for improvements to her practice.  The childminder does not make full use of natural resources to help younger children learn through their senses.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 extend self-evaluation to clearly identify progress and use this information to create an improvement plan.  increase the range of resources for babies to explore using a range of natural materials to support their sensory development.

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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 inspectors held discussions with the childminder.  The inspectors observed and interacted with children taking part in activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspectors looked at children’s records, activity plans and other relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspectors looked at written feedback from parents and older children and took account of their views.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives with her adult son in a residential area of Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding. The bathroom is located on the first floor of the house. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have a pet cat.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. There are three children on roll in the early years age range and an older child attends before school. Older school age children attend part- time. The childminder is available to take children to and from Grafton Primary School, St Josephs School and Beacon Playgroup.

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

 extend self-evaluation to clearly identify progress and use this information to create an improvement plan.

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

 develop a wider range of resources for babies to explore using a range of natural materials to support their sensory development.

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who attend

The cheerful and kind approach of the childminder helps new children settle quickly and enjoy their time in her home. The childminder shows that she is able to support children's learning and development through daily activities. Children enjoy active learning by making their own choices about what they want to play with and they concentrate well. The childminder supports them by making notes of their starting points using 'all about me’ books. She then carefully tracks their progress using written observations which she links to their stages of development. This means that the childminder gets to know children well and is able to plan for their next steps. For example, she supports children in learning to recognise the letters of their names and older children with their reading. This helps them make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. The childminder also focuses on what children are learning at nursery and school to support

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who attend

The childminder encourages young children's language and communication skills well. This helps children develop new skills and eventually to prepare them for school. She promotes children's interest in books by making sure that books are available and appropriate to the age of the child. For example, she uses books that repeat words and introduce new vocabulary. This helps young children with their speaking and listening. The daily routine is balanced to include school runs and trips to local parks and playgroups. Home-based activities are stimulating, for example, children are encouraged to paint pictures of rainbows they have seen in the sky that morning. This supports their creativity and helps them to learn about nature and the seasons. The childminder has a good range of toys for children to choose from but there are too few natural materials for babies and younger children. However, all children have fun exploring when on outings. They search for leaves

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who attend

in the park to create their own pictures. Children are encouraged to follow their own interests when the childminder takes them on visits to the library to look at books about ducks and squirrels they have seen. This means they have fun as they learn about the world around them. The childminder talks to parents each day to keep them informed of children's progress and daily routines. This means that parents are made aware that their children are well occupied and helps them to become involved with their child's learning.

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

Children show they enjoy emotional and physical well-being. For example, new children settle quickly because the childminder understands and responds to their needs. Children have good relationships with the childminder because she is warm and responsive to them. This means that younger children go to her for comfort when they need it and are confident in making their needs known. The childminder has a calm and consistent approach and helps them behave well. The home is well-organised so that children can select toys of their choosing and concentrate on their play. All resources are made available and accessible to the children. This helps children to develop confidence as they choose their own toys. The childminder makes daily checks of the home to make sure that children are kept safe. All safety features such as smoke alarms, fire blanket, safety gates and socket covers are checked to ensure they are in place. The childminder carries out

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

regular risk assessments of her garden, trips and outings. She makes sure that children know how to follow her instructions in the event of an emergency and involves them in regular fire drills. This means that children are safe in the childminder’s care.

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

The childminder promotes children's good health by providing a balanced menu for meals and snacks. She takes children's individual dietary requirements, likes and dislikes into account. Older children have praised the food and say that it is 'Yummy'. The childminder displays her menu so that parents know what children have eaten so that they can plan meals at home. The childminder uses daily routines, such as visiting the bathroom and washing hands before meals, to teach children self-care skills. Children also benefit from fresh air and exercise through daily trips to the park and walks to school. This means they enjoy a healthy lifestyle when in the childminder’s care.

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provision

The childminder uses documentation well to support the safe and efficient running of the childminding service. All required documentation is in place and reviewed regularly. For example, she has updated her risk assessments for the premises to ensure that they are robust. The childminder demonstrates that she understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements and has attended training in child protection. This means that she knows what steps to take should she have concerns about a child. The childminder is keen to update her knowledge and skills, for example, by attending further training in safeguarding. At the last inspection, the childminder was asked to develop her knowledge of behaviour management and she has achieved this by working with her local authority advisor to update her skills. This shows a commitment to professional development. The childminder reflects on what she has achieved but she has not used the information from

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provision

her self-evaluation to devise plans for improvement.

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provision

The childminder shows a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She tracks children's achievement by observing what they do and planning to support them further. Weekly activity plans are displayed for parents and the childminder has linked the plans to each child's next stage of learning. She keeps parents well informed and works with other settings where children attend school or nursery. This provides a consistent approach for the children. Questionnaires from parents show that they are happy with the care provided and the interest the childminder shows in their child's development and well-being. They are happy with the progress children make and feel that their children are safe and well cared for. The childminder has also updated her policies and procedures in order to provide parents with a good range of information about her practice.

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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. 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 EY304878 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 977070 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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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