Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 August 2015 13 June 2011

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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

 The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the areas of learning, to effectively motivate children's learning.  The childminder has developed strong attachments with children to promote their sense of belonging and confidence. She follows children's interests allowing them to lead their own play.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures, including her role in promoting children's safety and welfare.  The childminder plans purposeful outdoor experiences to promote children's play and learning. This supports children's physical well-being.  The childminder ensures children have easy access to a good range of resources. This helps them to make choices about their own learning to promote their independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide explanations to children to help them learn about the consequences of their actions in order to keep themselves and others safe.

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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

 strengthen explanations to children to extend their awareness of keeping themselves and others safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing and interacting.  The inspector looked at planning, children's assessment records and other documentation.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation process.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans well for children's individual needs. She undertakes systematic observations to monitor children's progress and plan realistic next steps to challenge their learning and development. This helps children to make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder responds well to children's spoken words and young children's babble to effectively promote their communication and language development. For example, children confidently communicate their thoughts by expressing which stories they do not like as the childminder chooses a book for story time. Young children enjoy playing with musical toys and the childminder uses this as a good opportunity to introduce children to the shape buttons. Other children enjoy singing familiar number songs, which introduces them to simple mathematical language. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the world well to strengthen their

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who attend. This is good

learning. For example, she provides children with magnifying glasses to observe the small creatures and environment outdoors.

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good

Children enjoy spending time playing with their friends. Children behave well because the childminder is a good role model. Children show they are familiar with the routine of the day as they automatically put their toys away at the right time, without being prompted. This demonstrates that consistent routines are in place to help promote children's learning. The childminder supports children's good health well because she provides healthy snacks. Children have daily opportunities to play outside, which supports the development of their physical skills and their well-being. The childminder ensures the environment is safe, which enables children to explore and play safely.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good self-evaluation process, which she uses to monitor her strengths and identify any weakness. This shows a strong commitment to continuous improvement and promotes good outcomes for children. The childminder attends training courses to further enhance her knowledge and practice. The childminder has good links with school staff to support and prepare children for their move to school. She has strong relationships with parents. They contribute to children's learning and development through regular discussions, sharing of children's developmental records and taking part in outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504303 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 842175 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder operates a flexible service, working for most of the year.

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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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