Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/11/2014 03/02/2010

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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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development and have a positive attitude to learning. This is because the childminder knows them well and provides experiences they enjoy.  Children show that they have formed strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. This relationship supports children's feeling of safety and security and promotes their confidence and self-esteem.  Children's good health is promoted well through effective daily routines such as healthy meals and regular access to interesting outdoor activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always take all possible opportunities to involve parents fully in all aspect of their children's learning, for example parents sharing their children's learning from home.  Children's home languages and culture are not reflected fully in the setting.

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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 observed activities and interaction between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's learning journals.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sought the views of parents through questionnaires and speaking to parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives with her husband two children in the Barking area within the London Borough of Newham, close to public transport, schools and parks. The family lives on the second floor in a block of flats with access to lifts. The whole of the flat, not including the second bedroom is used for childminding purposes. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. There are two children on roll in the early years age group.

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

 develop further ways of encouraging parents' involvement in their child's learning, such as by sharing children's experiences at home to support their individual progress.

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

 promote children's sense of self further by reflecting their home languages and culture in the setting.

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who attend

The childminder has a very warm, caring nature and provides a welcoming childminding service. She sets up her home to support the children's needs effectively with space to play, eat and rest comfortably. The childminder has developed a good system of observations and assessments to monitor children's progress. She has effective processes in place to find out about children's individual needs to help her plan her provision accordingly. The childminder undertakes regular observations of children and supports this with photographic evidence to show how they learn.

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who attend

The childminder confidently uses her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to show how and where children are developing. She then uses this information as a basis to plan activities and identify children's next stage of learning to support their progress towards their early learning goals. However, parents do not have regular opportunities to share information about learning from home to this process, in order to contribute fully to their child's learning.

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who attend

The childminder is successful in engaging children and capturing their interest. She offers a positive environment in which children can learn and play. This helps them to feel valued, safe and happy and empowers children to make decisions and discuss ideas. This results in children being enthusiastic learners who are able concentrate for long periods at their chosen activity.

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who attend

The childminder develops children's communication and language well. She talks to the children constantly, labelling what they are doing, extending vocabulary and using careful questioning techniques that are appropriate to the children's level of understanding. For example, the childminder reiterates words used by younger children pronouncing these correctly to develop their understanding of the spoken word. Children enjoy looking at books and share these with the childminder as they visit the library. This helps develop children's literacy skills and love of books.

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who attend

The childminder provides good opportunities for children to be creative and imaginative. The enjoyed making patterns with the play dough and spend time playing with the role- play equipment, where they cradled the doll, pretended to put the dummy in its mouth and then gently putting it to bed.

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

Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. This is because consistent routines and quality adult interactions help young children to feel secure, develop a strong sense of security and be confident in the childminder's care.

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

The childminder seeks parent's views about their child's care needs at the start of the placement. Consequently, the childminder has an understanding of each child's background and requirements, which helps to ensure continuous and consistent care for the children. This effectively aids the move from the children's home into the childminder's care.

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

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment. For example, laminated posters and examples of children's work are displayed in the hallway. The childminder provides children with a good range of quality resources and play materials, which are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Children behave well because the childminder supports them to share and take turns, and reminds them of the rules and boundaries that are in place to keep them safe and happy. They respond well to established routines and are happy to tidy up and sit down to eat their lunch. The childminder raises their self-esteem by giving them lots of praise and rewarding them with achievement stickers. For example, when younger children successfully mastered toilet training, they were rewarded with a 'well-done' sticker, which they then showed the inspector proudly.

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

Children have many opportunities to develop healthy lifestyle as they play outside in fresh air, go on regular walks and visit local groups. Children are beginning to be aware of the benefits of healthy eating as the childminder provides food that is nutritious and popular with them. Furthermore, a 'healthy eating' display supports children's understanding of healthy eating further. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, they are taught about road safety, stranger danger and how to evacuate the home in an emergency. This contributes towards their safety both inside and outside the home.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and fulfils her responsibility in meeting the safeguarding and welfare and learning and development requirements. She has well organised written policies and procedures to support her practice and promote the effective and safe management of her service. She closely monitors all children's individual progress, in order to support each child's achievements and ensure they experience good quality care and a varied curriculum. However, there is scope for children's home language and culture to be further supported within the setting to develop their sense of self and children's understanding of diversity.

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provision

The childminder prioritises and promotes children's welfare. She ensures that procedures are in place for identifying children at risk of harm and liaising with the appropriate agencies. This ensures children are well protected and their well-being given high priority at all times. Risk of accidental injury are minimised during indoor and outdoor activities. This is because the childminder supervises the children appropriately and carries out daily checks to ensure that her home is safe and children remain protected. This supports children's well-being effectively.

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provision

The childminder has developed a good range of well-written policies and procedures covering different aspects of her care, such as a behaviour management. Each policy supports her current practice and is shared with parents. Feedback from parents is positive and they clearly appreciate the service the childminder provides.

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provision

The childminder is enthusiastic about developing her skills and understanding in how to support children's care and early education. She regularly attends training courses and demonstrates a conscientious attitude to making sure she follows requirements. The childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to make an accurate assessment of her service.

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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 EY331949 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 843941 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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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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