Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 October 2017 Not applicable

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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 recognises the importance of professional development. She develops her skills effectively, such as through attending training, to help improve her practice and provide children with good-quality care and experiences.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop their speech particularly well. The childminder successfully supports their language skills, such as through reading activities and in helping children to use words in context.  The childminder establishes warm, caring relationships with children and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children are visibly happy and enjoy the childminder's interactions.  Older children are confident and independent. The childminder successfully teaches them to do things for themselves, such as helping to prepare their snack and throwing their rubbish in the bin. Children learn to be helpful and act responsibly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not organise resources and routines to match the needs and interests of younger children, to enhance their motivation and independence to explore.  The childminder does not gather detailed information about children's abilities when they first start the setting, to help her plan precisely for their individual needs from the outset.

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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

 review the organisation of daily routines and the layout of resources to reflect younger children's interests and to help fully support their enjoyment to explore  build on the ways to gather further information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start, to help strengthen plans for their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children, and the activities they engaged in.  The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding and talked to children at appropriate times.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and about how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector considered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements clear policies and procedures to help keep children safe. She understands her duty in ensuring children's welfare, and knows how to report any concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder's use of self-evaluation is effective. She accurately recognises her setting's strengths and some areas she wants to improve. She seeks and acts on advice from others, such as parents, to help her make any changes to her practice as needed. The childminder implements effective systems to check on children's progress, helping her identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder provides regular support and mentoring to her assistant to continually extend his skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder teaches children well. She supports and extends older children's thinking skills effectively. For example, she encourages them to answer questions during activities and invites them to share their ideas. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their skills in all areas of learning. Children enjoy creative experiences, such as painting pictures and exploring different tools to make marks with. She works with parents and other settings children attend generally well. She establishes a two-way flow of information and advises parents on how they can support children's learning at home. The childminder checks on children's development regularly and knows them well. She observes what children can do and uses this information well to plan age-appropriate experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder shares her expectations with children, such as by providing praise when they do things that are positive, to help them understand what acceptable behaviour is. She helps children learn about healthy lifestyles and effectively supports their physical well-being. For example, she works with parents to ensure children eat nutritious foods and provides opportunities for children to be active. The childminder successfully encourages children to develop an understanding of following good hygiene practices. For instance, she teaches them to wash their hands before eating. The childminder regularly assesses risks in all areas that children use, to identify and remove any hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and learn a range of skills that prepare them well for their future learning and eventually for school. Older children communicate clearly and listen attentively. They develop good social skills, such as interacting with others kindly and confidently. Children learn to use words correctly to describe size and weight. Younger children learn to walk and move around confidently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489693 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1021559 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She provides all-day care each weekday throughout the year. At times, 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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