Childminder 504308

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 10 June 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

 Children respond readily to the welcoming, well-organised and stimulating environment, and enjoy their chosen activities.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice to make improvements. She seeks ideas from professionals and through network meetings to improve her good teaching skills.  The childminder regularly checks and evaluates the impact her teaching has on children's learning. She adjusts plans to meet children's individual needs. All children make good progress, given what they already know.  Children of all ages experience good physical activities to develop their muscle control.  The childminder uses her communication and language skills consistently well in conversations with children to guide their language development effectively. Children learn to speak confidently and listen attentively.  The childminder's clear expectations for good behaviour help children to develop positive attitudes towards others. Children's manners are consistently good.

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This provision is good

 The childminder forges very positive relationships with children so they feel emotionally safe and secure. She also works closely with parents to involve them in their children's learning and to continue learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children to think more deeply to explore or develop ideas to extend their learning.

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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

 ensure there are enough opportunities to encourage children to think more deeply and explore ideas further to increase their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and the impact her teaching has on children's development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' written views made available during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, including charts showing children's progress and observations, alongside planning, policies, procedures and a range of other relevant documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder closely observes children during activities and accurately assesses their progress. She generally plans good activities for all-round development that successfully build on what children already know and can do. She is always seeking to improve her practice and currently is revising the way she checks on children's progress. Good links with parents and outside professionals help influence improvements to the provision. The childminder understands safeguarding procedures well and follows them closely to promote children's welfare and safety. She is alert to any signs that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report any concerns. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of practical and creative activities that stimulate children's curiosity. For example, children observe how squirrels make nests in tree branches. They develop their understanding and imagination well. Children manipulate and explore objects. For example, they learn how to vary sounds on musical instruments; and press various keys to develop their coordination. They develop mathematical skills. For example, they count seashells and explore their shapes and patterns. However, occasionally, the childminder does not take opportunities to probe other areas of learning or develop children's deeper thinking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle and play happily from the moment they come to the childminder. They work sociably alongside one another. The childminder has cultivated great trust and understanding with each child. They work with confidence at their chosen activities and learn to recognise their own and each other's efforts. The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to meet young children's care needs effectively. She provides healthy foods and discusses the benefits of these with children. Children learn to keep themselves safe, for example in water or on the roads. They enjoy a variety of experiences, such as walks and visits in the local community, to broaden their awareness of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good attitudes to learning. They are growing as independent learners. They complete tasks they begin. Children enjoy books and talk about the stories they read together. Children gain early writing skills. They are very confident in asking for help, and engage in useful conversation related to their learning. They are cooperative and tolerant. Children learn a good range of skills that prepare them for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504308 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1044591 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder is available to care for children from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. She holds relevant early years 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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Telephone number

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