Childminder in Barking and DagenhamOfsted inspection, 22 May 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 3 February 2011

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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 developed good relationships with children. She creates a warm and family orientated environment, which helps children develop a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder shows a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and effectively promotes children's safety and learning.  The childminder makes effective use of community groups so that children benefit from interacting with their friends.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of children's individual needs and, as a result, provides role-play activities that promote children's imagination and interests.  The childminder ensures children have access to books that are age appropriate to promote their interest in reading and to promote their learning.  The childminder has implemented strong procedures for sharing information with parents about children's development, which allows them to play an active role in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities for children to learn how things work through battery operated toys and everyday technology toys and resources.  While children's self-care skills are generally good, the childminder does not always provide children with developmentally appropriate equipment to promote their independence fully at mealtimes.

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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 the range of technology resources and mechanical toys to further extend children's understanding of the world  provide children with developmentally appropriate eating utensils to promote their self- care at mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how she supports children's learning and development.  The inspector discussed the childminder's processes for self-evaluation.  The inspector observed children play indoors and outdoors, including the childminder interactions with them.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans worthwhile activities. Children enjoy engaging in a varied range of art and craft activities that effectively promote their creativity. The childminder teaches children about growth and changes as they take part in activities such as planting Asian vegetables. She provides some simple toys, such as a waterwheel, so that children learn how things work while they enjoy taking part in water play. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore natural resources and varying textures to promote their sensory development. The childminder supports children's early mathematical development. Children have access to age-appropriate puzzles that promote their problem solving skills. While children take part in making modelling dough, they learn about measurement and quantities as they use a cup to measure out ingredients.

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good

The childminder mostly promotes children's independence well through everyday routines, for example, putting on their coat and shoes, which prepares them for their move to school. The childminder plans a varied range of outdoor experiences to help children maintain a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy kicking footballs with increasing control and take pleasure in playing on ride-on cars. In the main, children are well behaved and the childminder consistently praises children to help them learn right from wrong. For example, she praises them for demonstrating good listening skills.

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provision is good

The childminder shows a good understanding of child protection procedures so that she is able to act promptly and quickly should she have a concern, which effectively promotes children's welfare. The childminder has fully addressed the action and recommendations at the last inspection. For example, she undertakes risk assessments so that children are able to explore and play safely. Effective observation and assessment underpin the childminder's planning and monitoring of children's progress. The childminder sets targets for children's learning that provide suitable challenge. The display of positive posters relating to disabilities allows children to develop a positive attitude towards others and promote inclusive practice. The childminder has effective processes in place to evaluate her provision and identify improvement. She identifies and attends relevant courses to enhance the quality of her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403912 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 902693 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Barking, within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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