Childminder 504338

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 24 May 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children settle exceptionally well in the extremely welcoming environment. They are relaxed and very confident, and develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant.  The childminder has the highest expectations of herself and of the children. She prioritises her professional development and that of her assistant.  The childminder involves parents fully in their children's learning, such as by sharing examples of good practice with them. She frequently shares detailed information about their children's progress and the next steps in their learning. She helps parents to support their children's learning further at home. Parents comment on the excellent progress their children make.  The childminder has an exceptional understanding of the children and of how they learn. Children make excellent progress and confidently develop the skills they need for future learning.  The childminder fosters children's awareness of others extremely well. Children learn to

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This provision is outstanding

tolerate differences and to respect each other. They learn about people and communities beyond their own.  The childminder is an excellent role model for the children. They follow her example and are kind, calm and well mannered.

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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 promote children's independent early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder engaged in activities.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the childminder's qualifications, the suitability of the childminder and her assistant to work with children, self-evaluation methods, risk assessment, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector took account of the parents' views from their written testimonials and their responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding issues and, together with her assistant, implements comprehensive policies and procedures to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is always looking at ways to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has contributed to making videos of good practice, and shares the information with her assistant to improve the quality of outcomes for children consistently. The changes made have helped her to enhance her expert knowledge and skills, and sustain her exceptionally high-quality service. The childminder closely supervises the work of her assistant, such as by sharing responsibilities and providing supportive feedback.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant have an excellent knowledge of children's individual needs. They plan children's experiences thoroughly to cover all areas of learning. They use skilful interactions successfully, and extend and enhance children's learning. The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language skills extremely well, whatever their starting points; for example, she uses visual prompts expertly to support children who are learning English as an additional language, so they make rapid strides in learning new words. The childminder arranges resources so children can choose what to do; however, she does not support children's literacy skills fully. For example, children cannot choose books independently to look at.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder skilfully supports children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively; for example, she provides a varied range of nutritious meals. Children enjoy regular opportunities to be physically active and develop their physical skills effectively. For example, the childminder works with relevant outside professionals to help disabled children work towards agreed goals and progress quickly. The childminder gathers comprehensive information regarding each child's requirements, and ensures that she respects these. Children learn how to manage their personal care and they are frequently encouraged to try and do things by themselves. The adults have consistent and very high expectations of children's behaviour; children learn to share, to take turns and to consider each other's feelings from an early age.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children eagerly join in activities, whatever their backgrounds and abilities. They gain valuable skills and attitudes that prepare them extremely well for the next stage in their learning. For example, children develop their speaking skills rapidly and like to express their opinions. Children are keen to do things independently and behave extremely well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504338 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 826149 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in July 2000. She lives in Collier Row, Romford, Essex. She operates from Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder is able to receive funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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