Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2017 21 May 2015

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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 are happy and settled. The childminder and her assistant are caring and very approachable to the children. Children form positive relationships with both of them.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder knows the children well and provides stimulating and challenging activities to meet their individual learning needs.  The childminder and her assistant are positive role models to the children. The childminder helps the children to develop a good understanding of behaviour expectations, and develop respect and consideration of others different to them.  Partnerships with parents and other settings the children attend are good. Information is shared regularly about children's care and learning to maintain continuity.  The childminder has addressed previous recommendations to improve children's learning experiences and develop the role of her assistant. For example, children have

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This provision is good

a wider range of play materials for imaginative play, and the assistant is more confident in observing children's developmental progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not provide opportunities for children to practise and gain better control of their physical skills.  The childminder does not engage parents as well as possible in the information gathering process about children's initial stages of development, when they first start attending.

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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

 increase the range of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills  give parents every opportunity to share full information about their children's learning from home when they start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching practice and conducted joint observations with her.  The inspector observed how the childminder works with her assistant and held discussions with both.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times. She took a tour of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes and looked at a sample of play materials in storage.  The inspector looked at documents available, including children's developmental records, policies and procedures, and suitability documents.  The inspector took account of parental feedback from the written accounts provided at inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities in protecting children's welfare. The childminder works closely with her assistant to supervise his practice. They work very well as a team and exchange relevant information with each other regularly, such as observations of children's learning. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively to help her maintain a good level of service. For example, she seeks the views of parents and uses specific websites on the internet to develop her knowledge further in the area of childcare. The childminder organises her service well and all documents to support the effective operation of her setting are fully in place. For example, she maintains children's attendance records, suitability documents for herself and her assistant, and accident records.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports children's mathematical development, imaginative play and language development well. The childminder and the assistant give children quality time and attention, and skilfully step back to allow children to play freely. The childminder encourages children to make choices in their play. This enables them to build on their interests and become more independent in making decisions for themselves. The childminder has a good overview of the progress children make in all areas of their development and undertakes required assessments. She works very well to support children with moving on to other settings. This helps them to settle quickly and embrace the changes well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well cared for by the childminder and her assistant. Children are happy and emotionally secure in their care. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem well. She praises their efforts and achievements. Children learn to use good manners and respect each other. They are supported well to learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, they take daily walks in the community, visit the parks in the locality and adopt good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and acquire all the skills they need for the move to school. Children show high levels of concentration in activities they enjoy and welcome challenges. They show high levels of independence, such as helping to set up and clear away play materials. Children show a strong interest in problem solving and receive good levels of adult support to allow them to make achievements beyond their age. Children learn to share, take turns and play well together. They benefit from a range of activities to practise their speaking, listening and early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374524 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1093446 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Chadwell Heath, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder's husband works as her assistant. She works all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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