Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 effectively implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The quality of teaching is good and this means that children make good progress. The childminder also promotes children's safety well.  Strong partnership with parents contributes to improved outcomes for children. The childminder updates parents about their child's progress. She invites them to share what they know about their child and continue learning at home.  The childminder is a good role model, which promotes children's well-being effectively. Children are confident and motivated learners.  The childminder continually develops her professional practice. Recent training around creative play has improved opportunities for children to learn through music.  The childminder consistently monitors children's progress through observations and assessments. Therefore, children progress well over time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully extend and challenge children's creativity. For example, there is limited encouragement for children to design and construct or to explore what happens when they mix paints together. This does not help children to gain basic skills to enable them to develop confidence in expressing their own creative ideas.

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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

 extend the opportunities and encouragement for children to explore and experiment with art materials to enhance their creativity and their problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector examined a range of documentation that the childminder maintains for the children.  The inspector checked the premises and the resources.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy many good opportunities to progress in their learning. The childminder implements effective teaching methods to encourage children to take part in activities. She promotes children's developing understanding of mathematics. Children correctly count as they stack towers of bricks in order. They concentrate sorting out groups of bricks and matching these to number cards. Children develop good physical skills outside. They energetically climb, run and use wheeled toys. Children enjoy moulding sand, making different shapes and describing them. They pour and measure water outside, sharing the resources. The childminder encourages children to make marks with paint, developing their early literacy skills. She reads to children, introducing various books. As a result, children are eager to handle books. The childminder focuses on asking children questions about what they see in the books. This supports their language skills and builds their

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who attend. This is good

vocabulary. Children enjoy making shapes and patterns with play dough by skilfully using a range of different tools. The childminder plans activities that reflect all areas of learning and that interest the children.

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good

The childminder teaches children about good hygiene routines. This encourages children to be independent and attend to their own personal needs. She prepares children for school effectively. Children talk about school routines and she reads books about school to children. She takes children to visit schools when she collects older children. The childminder reinforces good behaviour rules and boundaries. She praises good behaviour, therefore children are well behaved. She promotes their early understanding of diversity. Children celebrate various festivals and play with a variety of resources reflecting positive images of others. The childminder teaches children about safety, for example, road safety during trips. The childminder provides children with a well-resourced learning environment. She offers children a nutritious range of meals, encouraging them to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows how to identify any concerns around a child's welfare and report these to the relevant agencies. This safeguards children well-being. She removes any risks of hazards to children in order to keep them safe. The childminder effectively self-evaluates her practice and identifies strengths and weaknesses. She works with other professionals to assess her practice. All of which effectively supports children's learning. She is aware of the need to work with external agencies to meet children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450186 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 900667 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She operates all day 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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