Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2016 8 April 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 uses the knowledge gained from her assessment of children's progress effectively to plan for their next steps of development, and to check that they continue to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. She shares useful information and encourages them to be involved with their children's learning.  Children behave well and follow the childminder's good role model. They develop positive attitudes towards others. They are cared for well, with their differing physical and emotional needs met effectively. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They progress well from their starting points.  The childminder values her professional development and thoroughly evaluates her practice. She has completed training to enable her to observe and assess children's development thoroughly. The improvements made have helped her to maintain her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's understanding of early mathematical language fully.  The childminder misses some chances to promote children's speaking and listening skills fully.

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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

 take every opportunity to extend fully children's listening and speaking skills  use every opportunity to extend fully children's awareness of early mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector viewed the range of documentation that the childminder keeps, including children's records, the self-evaluation paperwork and the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector carried out a shared observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, parents and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has clear methods to keep children safe and to promote their welfare. She knows how to identify any concerns about a child's welfare and to report these to the relevant agencies. She carries out thorough risk assessments and minimises any dangers to children's safety and well-being. The childminder drives improvement well. She works effectively with local advisors to complete steps for improvement and to address any previous recommendations. The childminder effectively establishes children's starting points and monitors her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with good learning experiences and promotes their all- round development effectively. For example, children gain good personal and social skills. They enjoy exploring natural resources, such as soil, and like learning about different creatures. They express their thoughts and ideas as they play, such as with playdough, and create detailed and colourful 'cakes'. Children concentrate for long periods, and learn through trial and error. The childminder skilfully talks with the children, and builds their confidence and independence. Children enjoy their imaginative play; for example, they happily crawl in and out of tents and add cardboard boxes 'to ride in'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder arranges a stimulating choice of play resources to encourage learning. She teaches children about the similarities and differences between people. Children gain an effective early understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and teaches children about the effects of food on their bodies. The childminder encourages children to attend to their personal needs. They know about good hygiene routines. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe; for example, they discuss road safety with the childminder as they walk to school. The childminder has established good links with school staff and exchanges relevant information to meet children's needs effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least typical, and often good, progress overall in their development. For example, they have positive attitudes to learning. They learn to manage their personal needs and develop their physical skills well. They are ready for the next step in their early education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399707 Local authority Newham Inspection number 830987 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register 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 8 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in North Woolwich in the London Borough of Newham. She works from Monday to Friday throughout 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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