Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2017 1 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Following the last inspection, the childminder has made significant developments that have had a positive impact on raising the outcomes for children. For example, she successfully seeks and acts on views from other professionals to help her evaluate what she does and to identify areas for improvement.  The childminder works closely with parents to support their children's care and education. She shares information effectively, such as their children's care routines and learning experiences, to establish a consistent approach.  The childminder shares books with children effectively. She encourages them to look at pictures and to repeat words, supporting their communication and language skills. Children make good developmental progress from their starting points.  Children become independent learners. For example, the childminder encourages them to manage tasks for themselves, and to look after their toys with care.

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This provision is good

 The childminder carries out successful risk assessments, to help keep children safe. For example, she checks that toys are age appropriate, safe and suitable.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is sometimes too quick to give explanations, and does not give children enough time to think, respond and share their thoughts and ideas.  On occasion, the childminder does not manage daily routines as effectively as possible, particularly during snack and meal times, which interrupts children's 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

 make better use of opportunities that arise to involve children's ideas and thoughts during activities, to build on their existing knowledge to extend their understanding of the world  review and improve the arrangements for snack and meal times to aim to fit in more effectively with children's preferred routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation document and examined how she evaluates the quality of the provision and targets areas for improvement.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and discussed children's play, learning and progress with the childminder.  The inspector looked at planning documentation and policies, including safeguarding procedures and suitability checks.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's play, learning and progress with her. The inspector talked and interacted with children at appropriate times.  The inspector read questionnaires from parents to obtain their views about the service they receive.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed training to enhance her knowledge about safeguarding matters. She understands how to identify the possible indicators of safeguarding concerns, and feels confident to report them. The childminder is keen to improve her skills. A course on how to support children's health and physical well-being, for example, has raised her awareness and increased her confidence. The childminder works well with her assistant, and supervises his work to benefit children and their families. She makes good use of the self-evaluation process and is committed to maintaining a good standard of service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes meaningful observations of what children know and can do. She makes good use of the information gained from these to assess their development and to identify next steps in their learning. For example, when the childminder observed that children showed interest in pretend play, she provided them with role-play resources, supporting skills such as their creativity and imaginations. Children were motivated as they played 'doctor' and 'shopkeeper'. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills successfully. For example, she makes effective use of resources, such as books, puzzles and displays to teach them about letters and how they sound.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build strong relationships with the childminder, who is caring and loving. She ensures children are comfortable and feel emotionally secure. For example, they respond positively to praise and encouragement from the childminder. The childminder uses clear and age-appropriate strategies to teach children about acceptable behaviour. For example, she models sharing and how to respect toys and others. Children learn to behave well. The childminder supports their social and physical skills effectively. For example, she provides them with a variety of fresh fruits for snacks and encourages physical movements such as jumping. Children benefit from purposeful trips to playgroups and parks for active play, helping to support their growth and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and enjoy their time at the setting. For example, they had immense fun pouring and mixing ingredients, to celebrate pancake day. They learnt to use numbers purposefully and other mathematical ideas, such as weight and quantity. Children showed good levels of concentration during this activity, and decided to make pancakes to chapatti breads. Children become confident learners and are keen to show what they know and can do. Overall, they learn the important skills they need for their future learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316720 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1057706 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005, and lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She works with an assistant and offers her service on Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, except Christmas 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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