Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2015 1 December 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She is knowledgeable about how to implement the requirements, to promote children's care and learning.  The childminder demonstrated a good awareness and understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows how to identify any concerns and report these to the appropriate external agencies.  The childminder consistently improves her professional practice and drives improvement because she has completed many training courses to develop her skills.  The childminder evaluates her childminding service. She has improved the amount and variety of resources available to help children learn, indoors and outdoors.  The childminder discussed how she informs parents of their child's progress and works with them to meet their child's care and learning needs.  The childminder showed her good understanding of promoting diversity and children's

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The provision meets requirements

well-being. She provides resources that reflect the differences between people and explains how she welcomes all children, regardless of their backgrounds, or abilities.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at the areas of the house used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed some of the childminder's documentation, including training certificates, policies and children's records.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310690 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 827982 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Barking, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder usually offers care on a full-time basis throughout most of the year. At the time of the inspection, there were no children on roll.

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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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