Childminder EY316928

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 November 2017 18 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

 The childminder successfully uses the information from her observations and assessments to plan for what children need to learn next.  Children enjoy warm, trusting relationships with the childminder. She is a positive and thoughtful role model. Her skilful encouragement helps children to feel secure and they play together well. Children learn to respect and listen to other people.  Parents say children are happy and excited when they talk about their time with the childminder. They welcome the childminder's ideas for activities that help them to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder reflects on her practice and uses the views of the parents to evaluate the service that she provides.  The experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She supports their play and learning well. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children the time they need to think and respond to questions to explore their own ideas fully.  On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to further enhance children's understanding of the benefits of following a healthy diet.

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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 children always have the time they need to process their thoughts and respond to questions  enrich the opportunities that support children in understanding the relevance of making healthy choices in their diet.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and the impact on the children's learning.  The inspector checked relevant documents, including the childminder's background suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector sampled the childminder's planning documents and discussed children's individual learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes.  The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow is she were worried. The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date, such as paediatric first- aid knowledge and safeguarding courses, and this helps her to ensure that children stay safe. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other early years professionals to consistently support children's continued progress. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures to help keep children safe from harm. She effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise any potential hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports children's mathematical development. For example, children count how many scoops it takes to fill a bucket with sand. They compare the amount of sand they need to balance the scales against the weight of pasta. Children respond positively to the childminder's support and guidance as she demonstrates how to do things, offers ideas and uses clear instructions. For instance, she encourages children to discuss why the trains 'stick together' and how magnets work. Children of all ages develop an appreciation for literacy through their obvious love of books. They enjoy listening to the childminder read stories to them and young children practise turning the pages. Children learn about positional language, for example, as the childminder engages in a ball-rolling activity with the children. She teaches them about 'in', 'on' and 'behind' and they talk about rolling the ball 'faster' and 'slower'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes good use of local groups and green spaces to help promote children's social development and understanding of the world. They develop the confidence to make friends, learn how to cooperate with others and behave well. The childminder knows the children well. She gathers a wide range of information from parents when children first start. The childminder has a warm and nurturing approach towards the children in her care. Children are well mannered and confident individuals who show an interest and care for others. They talk to visitors and show that they feel safe in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress that is appropriate for their age. They freely explore their surroundings and make their own choices in the wide range of activities. Children count and name familiar shapes and colours in interesting and enjoyable ways. For example, they search for wooden numbers that are hidden in the sand and make shapes with pasta tubes. Children make marks with various tools, helping to develop their early writing skills. They gain the valuable skills that they need to prepare them for the next stage of their education, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316928 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1092524 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She is situated in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6.30pm, throughout most of the year. She holds an early years qualification at level 3 and works alongside her daughter, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder receives funding to offer free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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