Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2015 10 November 2010

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. Therefore, she demonstrates a stronger understanding of how to meet children's care and learning needs, and does so effectively.  The childminder establishes good attachments with children and she is a good role model. She effectively promotes children emotional well-being and independence.  The childminder plans and provides good learning opportunities for children inside her home. Children progress well from when they first start to attend.  The childminder consistently monitors and self-evaluates her practice. She acts on any areas of weakness, so improves outcomes for children.  The childminder promotes effective partnerships with parents which help to meet their children's individual needs.  The childminder knows what action to take if she identifies concerns about a child's welfare. Therefore, she robustly safeguards children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take all opportunities to further extend children's learning in outdoor areas. Therefore, she does not consistently promote all areas of learning in this environment.

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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

 increase learning opportunities outside, to further extend children's all-round development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house used for childminding.  The inspector checked a selection of records and documentation.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is skilled at identifying and closing any gaps in children's development. She completes detailed observations and assessments and plans for children's next steps in learning. Therefore, children make good progress and achieve quickly. The childminder provides children with interesting small-group activities which promote their social and emotional development. The childminder promotes children's imaginations well. Children enjoy playing with small world toys as they discuss their ideas together. The childminder provides children with large construction bricks to develop their early mathematical skills. Children concentrate and carefully stack the bricks up high. Therefore, they learn about size, shape, sequence and quantity. The childminder encourages children to sing familiar songs to promote their language and rhyming skills. The childminder promotes children's physical development well. She takes them out on trips and they use the garden for play.

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who attend. This is good

However the childminder does not take every opportunity to plan activities in this environment. This means that she does not consistently extend children's learning outside.

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good

The childminder teaches children about good behaviour through discussions and explanations. Children behave well and share the good range of play resources. They also help to tidy away toys and learn to take responsibility. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene practices. Children observe hygiene posters and discuss what they mean which promotes their understanding. The childminder promotes children knowledge of the differences between themselves and others. She provides play resources and celebrates festivals with them. The childminder talks to children about safety, including road safety. Therefore, she promotes their awareness of the dangers around them. The childminder develops good links with staff at local schools to help children to be ready for full-time education. The childminder talks to children about the nutritional value of food, such as fruit, noodles and rice, to promote healthy lifestyles.

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provision is good

The childminder effectively implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She completes detailed risk assessments to keep children safe. The childminder continually improves her provision and works effectively with parents who give feedback about how well her service supports their children. Parents know their children's current stages of development and those that they are working towards. The childminder uses an effective computer programme for childminding. She records all relevant details about children's progress and parents can also add their own entries. She uses these systems well to provide good continuity of care and learning for the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292026 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 814768 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Barking, Dagenham. She operates each weekday throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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