Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2015 28 November 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has created a warm, homely environment. She builds close relationships with the children in her care. These support children's emotional well- being.  The childminder understands how young children learn. She provides children with interesting activities and good quality teaching. All children make good progress in their learning and development relative to their starting points.  Children behave very well. They develop positive relationships with other children and learn to take turns and share resources fairly. This is because the childminder provides clear and sensitive guidance about what is expected of them.  The childminder establishes good working relationships with parents and uses a variety of communication methods to include them in their children's learning.  The childminder has developed good links with local primary schools that help to support children with their future moves. She helps children to gain the skills needed to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend children's personal interests as well as possible to help them respond to what they see in the world around them.  The childminder misses opportunities to encourage the younger children to use their senses when finding out about the world around them.

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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

 provide every opportunity for children to express their ideas and follow their interests in their imaginative play  provide every opportunity for children to explore a rich range of resources, including natural ones.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children engaged in play activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of records, including children's details, learning records, and the childminder's written policies and other relevant documents.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation document.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements, which she implements well. She attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. This new knowledge enables the childminder to develop her provision further and the outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has improved her assessment methods and can now check children's progress from their entry starting points. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms that would give cause for concern about a child's welfare. She knows the correct procedures to follow to protect children from potential harm. Risk assessments are implemented effectively to maintain a safe environment. The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her skills well to provide interesting experiences and individual care for children. The childminder reviews and evaluates her practice well to drive improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents contribute to establishing children's starting points for learning. This helps the childminder to know what children can already do to plan their future learning. The childminder knows the children well. She skilfully joins in with children's chosen play to help motivate and engage them further. Children enjoy easy access to lots of resources and successfully develop many skills needed for school. They develop good physical skills, including coordination. For instance, children create bridges with bricks. The childminder observes children's learning and identifies what they need to do next in order to continue to make progress. Children learn good manners and how to live healthy lifestyles. They enjoy outdoor experiences, such as visits to the local forest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's care. She nurtures their sense of security extremely well and children respond with lots of smiles. Babies and children are emotionally secure. They confidently move away from the childminder to explore the stimulating environment. The childminder is always ready with a cuddle and offers reassurance, when needed. This gives children a sense of belonging, and they quickly become confident and happy learners. Children learn to get on with others. The childminder helps children to learn about others' lifestyles beyond the experiences of their own family.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Children learn good personal skills, such as when to wash their hands. They enjoy looking at books, and older children learn to count. All this helps children to have useful skills and attitudes ready for their next stage of learning or the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504365 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 842181 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder started in 1981 and registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder offers care all year round, except for weekends and public holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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