Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2015 20 October 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has established caring, warm and affectionate relationships with children, which help them to feel secure and settled, and be motivated to learn well.  The childminder has developed strong working relationships with the parents. She communicates effectively with them, which benefits children's progress.  The childminder provides children with a good range of play resources to support their learning and interests, indoors and outside.  The childminder ensures her home and garden is safe and secure for young children to play and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer younger children a range of creative, messy play activities to extend their learning experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide children with further opportunities to learn through a range of creative play activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took into account parents views on the day of the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her childminding practice.  The inspector viewed areas of the house used for childminding.  The inspector observed interaction between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress as the childminder provides interesting and challenging learning opportunities. She effectively teaches children, such as through questioning them about colours, shape and size as they play with bricks, and repeats new words. This helps them learn about mathematical concepts and colours while building their vocabulary. However, the childminder does not always provide children with opportunities to develop their thoughts and ideas creatively. The childminder assesses children's starting points and plans effectively for their next stage of learning, identifying any gaps in development. She provides stimulating outdoor play, where children enjoy developing their physical skills as they throw and catch balls, run and move with control. The childminder provides mark- making activities to promote children's early literacy skills. She teaches children to socialise through role-play activities and encourages them to be attentive, listen to instructions and

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who attend. This is good

share, which helps to prepare them for school.

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good

The childminder ensures children settle quickly and feel secure through good interactions. This promotes their well-being and self-motivation well. The childminder treats children respectfully, praises them and teaches them age-appropriately about behaviour rules. As a result, they behave well. The childminder provides a good range of play resources reflecting diversity, which help children begin to understand and respect differences. The childminder teaches children about safety through reminders and undertaking fire drills. Children learn about good hygiene routines and are encouraged to attend to their own personal needs. The childminder offers children a good range of healthy snacks as part of a healthy lifestyle. She provides a good range of resources, which help children to achieve and prepare for their next steps of learning.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children and the importance of working with external agencies. She has a good understanding of child protection procedures and is aware to identify any concerns and inform the relevant agencies. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments of her home, garden and outings to minimise all hazards effectively and maintains all required documentation to help safeguard children. She establishes strong relationships with parents, which benefit children, sharing their progress and development. The childminder encourages parents to be fully involved in their child's learning. She effectively evaluates her practice and attends training to drive improvement. This ensures children have good opportunities to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339354 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 844003 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her husband and four children in Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The whole of the of the childminder's house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is currently minding one child in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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