Childminder EY221411

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 10 November 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not fully understand the requirement to complete a written progress check for children aged between two and three years, and share this with parents, to monitor children's progress and identify their next steps in learning.  The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to think and respond to questions or solve problems independently, to enhance their learning experiences.  The childminder does not always explore all opportunities for younger children to play and interact with others, such as those of a similar age, to advance their social skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a suitable range of resources and toys, which are fun and engaging, to maintain children's interest.  The childminder places a high priority on developing children's mathematical, communication and language skills. Overall, children make suitable progress and gain the necessary skills in preparation for their future learning.  The childminder has high expectations in regards to promoting good manners and behaviour; children behave well and treat others with kindness.  The childminder has regular discussions with parents about children's daily experiences and activities, to support children's learning and their care needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years, and ensure this is completed within the required timeframe and shared with parents, to promote children's learning and development. 04/05/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 provide further time and opportunities for children to think and try to work out things for themselves, to strengthen their learning skills  explore further ways for children to widen their interactions with other children, to enhance their social skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant documents, including the childminder's policies and children's learning records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and discussed plans for improvement.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children. She carries out risk assessments to ensure that she identifies potential hazards so that children can play safely. She has undergone training to update some aspects of her knowledge. For example, she has recently booked training to enhance her knowledge of child protection. However, despite this, the childminder has not kept her knowledge of all the requirements fully up to date. For example, she has not undertaken the required progress check for children aged two years to enable her to identify and plan for their learning and care needs earlier. Despite this, the childminder is keen to improve her practice, such as through self-evaluation. For example, she has met the previous recommendation from her last inspection to widen children's awareness of diversity.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder generally observes children and uses some of her assessments to plan suitable learning experiences. However, occasionally teaching practice is variable. For example, at times, the childminder asks questions in quick succession, which does not always give children enough time to think or work out answers by themselves. Children are developing their early reading skills. For example, they show enthusiasm in a set of classic children's books and emerge themselves in the story, recalling scenes and characters as their play. Children learn about mathematics during everyday play. For example, they enjoy recognising and naming shapes during a sorting game.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they have a strong bond with the childminder; they feel secure around her and enjoy her attention. Children invite the childminder to join in with their activities and enjoy the contribution she makes in developing their imaginary play. For example, they run around the playroom pretending to catch a bus which is taking them to the park. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals, and helps them to understand how to lead healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy regular opportunities for physical exercise, such as through daily activities in the local park or in the childminder's garden. Children develop secure friendships, although some opportunities for younger children to strengthen their socials skills, for example, interacting with a broader age group of children, are still ongoing.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children develop suitable skills in their mathematical, communication and language development, given their starting points. They are becoming confident learners and are developing their independence, particularly in managing their personal care. However, not all children make good progress due to weaknesses in the assessment process.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221411 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1023870 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, 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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