Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 2017 17 October 2014

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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 observes, plans and assesses children's learning well. She provides interesting activities for children to enjoy and to help them make good progress with their development.  Children settle well and they develop a close attachment with the childminder. They are familiar with the childminder's home and display a strong sense of belonging. The childminder and her assistant work together well to supervise and keep children safe.  The childminder and her assistant develop strong partnerships with parents and other providers that children attend. They share information about children's interests and needs regularly to ensure children have continuity in their learning.  The childminder evaluates the provision well. She takes into consideration feedback from her assistant, the children and parents. She is clear about the strengths and ways to improve the provision and children's experiences further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always do as much as possible to help children learn to do things for themselves. For example, she sometimes feeds younger children when they are ready to try to do this for themselves.  The childminder does not provide many activities for children to practise their early writing skills.

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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 to strengthen children's independence and self-care skills  extend opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and observed the quality of care and teaching.  The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of their role to safeguard and protect children. They are aware of the procedures to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistant implement the setting's policies and procedures well. They maintain their professional development and share good practice and information on ways to improve children's experiences. The childminder has addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection well. For example, she has increased the opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She works closely with parents, welcomes their input and encourages them to support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans stimulating activities that meet the interests of the children. For example, she provides different paints and accessories for children to explore and make various patterns, such as handprints. The childminder and her assistant interact well with children during their play. They support children's communication and language development effectively. For example, they give children time to respond to simple questions and they encourage them to recall and retell past experiences. Children develop their physical skills through activities, such as jumping on the trampoline, riding a bicycle and going for short walks. The childminder provides good opportunities to support children's understanding of the world. For example, children learn about the community, nature and technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy at the childminder's home. They settle and move around freely to explore the accessible resources. Children are familiar with the routines and they know what to expect next. The childminder and her assistant model positive behaviour for children to copy. For example, they show respect to each other and use, 'please' and, 'thank you' appropriately. Children display good listening and sharing skills during their play. The childminder and her assistant support children to develop their confidence and self-esteem well. They teach children effectively about the similarities and differences of families within the community. The childminder ensures children have the opportunity to develop a healthy lifestyle. For example, children have access to outdoor play and exercise regularly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and motivated to learn. They acquire skills for the next stage in their learning. For example, they learn to express themselves and they understand simple instructions well. Children develop their social skills and form close friendships with other children. They learn to count and recognise shapes. Children display good coordination and mobility. They develop their creative, imaginative and sensory skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356442 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1070887 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Becontree, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder operates weekdays throughout the year. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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