Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 17 December 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Children play in a safe, secure and clean environment because of the childminder's effective daily routines and safety procedures.  The childminder accurately links her assessments of the children with activity plans to promote children's learning. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development.  Children have access to a wide range of props which they confidently use to express their imaginations.  The childminder makes good use of the outdoors to encourage children to investigate and explore the natural and physical world.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents and this contributes to children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The children have access to a wide range of books and print both indoors and outdoors. However, they have fewer opportunities to see text, such as those written in different community languages, to help them understand that print carries meaning in different ways.  The childminder has not consistently provided parents with opportunities to share their views on what could be improved at the setting.

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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 opportunities for children to see text written in a range of languages, to further promote their understanding of diversity and that print carries meaning  encourage parents to share their views more about the care and education their children receive as part of the evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder about the care and education she provides for children.  The inspector completed a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled some documents including children's registration forms, the attendance register, and assessment and activity plans.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder encourages parents to complete an initial assessment of their child, which she uses to build on children's existing skills. The childminder regularly assesses children's abilities in order to move children on in their development. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. This is because the childminder interacts with children during role-play by asking questions that encourage children to express their ideas through words and actions. She also uses lots of repetition of words, rhymes and stories to help build young children's vocabulary. Consequently, children acquire the skills they need for the next stages in their development. The childminder encourages children to count during their play and through daily routines. She also provides children with regular opportunities to experiment with quantity and weight, and to compare different sizes of objects in sand and water play. This supports children's mathematical skills well. Overall,

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who attend. This is good

the childminder support children to learn about each other and the wider world.

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good

Children develop warm and trusting relationships with the childminder because she is responsive to their individual needs. The childminder help children to develop relationships with each other and to build friendships with other children beyond the setting. As a result, children are learning to play cooperatively with others. Children's behaviour is good and their confidence is growing through the constant praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder. The childminder's consistent daily routines and the healthy foods she provides for children contribute to their good health. Children engage in a wide range of physical activities that help to extend their physical skills.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in regards to child protection issues. She knows how to proceed in the event of an allegation or concern, to promote children's welfare. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments in the home and outdoors to minimise hazards and keep children safe. She maintains all required documentation well for the safe management of the children and the provision. The childminder has attended a number of training courses and achieved a qualification in early years. As a result, the childminder knows how children learn and makes good use of daily routines and free play to help extend children's learning. The childminder regularly exchanges information with parents about their child's care and learning to promote continuity at home. The childminder has addressed the recommendation from the last inspection. As a result, she ensures systems are in place for the continuous improvements

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provision is good

to the quality of care and education she provides for the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258558 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 833139 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder operates each weekday, all-year round.

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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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