Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 24 September 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 and assesses children's learning well. She plans effectively for the next stages in children's development to help them make good progress. For example, she arranges enjoyable role-play activities for them to develop their imaginative skills successfully.  Children develop their personal and social skills well. For example, they choose and lead their own play confidently, form close friendships with other children and share resources willingly.  The childminder develops close relationships with parents to share regular information about children's daily care and learning. She works closely with them to extend children's learning at home.  The childminder evaluates the provision well. She has addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection effectively. For example, she has increased opportunities for children to explore with a wide range of sensory and creative resources to develop

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of the outdoor area to develop children's physical skills further.  The childminder does not take prompt action to maintain her professional development to enhance her skills even further in relation to supporting children's mathematical development.

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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 outdoor opportunities to strengthen children's physical skills  take advantage of professional development opportunities to enhance and extend skills in order to develop children's mathematical 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 verbal and 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 has a secure understanding of safeguarding and her role to protect children. She is aware of the procedures to report any concerns about a child's welfare, and what to do if there was an allegation of abuse against her or members of her household. The childminder shares information well about the provision with parents, to make them familiar with the daily routines and so they know what to expect from her services. Parents provide feedback about the childminder's positive relationships with children and comment how quickly she helps them to settle. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She understands the importance of working closely with other professionals to identify and close gaps in children's development quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's interests and needs well. Overall, she uses this information to provide interesting opportunities to support their learning successfully. For example, the childminder arranges a paint activity for children to explore and create patterns. She makes good use of children's play to support their communication and language skills effectively. For instance, the childminder asks children simple questions and encourages them to talk about what they are doing. The childminder supports children to develop their literacy skills well. For example, she reads them stories and encourages them to look at books independently. The childminder offers praise to motivate children and to help them recognise their own achievements. Children confidently tell the childminder what they want to do next. For example, they ask her to play music so they can dance and move their bodies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy at the childminder's home. They develop close attachment with the childminder and display a strong sense of belongingness. Children are clear about their own interests and they move around freely to play with the resources. They enjoy helping with small tasks, such as tidying up. Children display positive behaviour. For instance, they listen and show respect to the childminder, and they learn to use 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's good health. For example, she encourages them to provide healthy meals for children to eat. They work together to teach children to wash their hands and communicate their need for toileting effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and acquire skills to support the next stage in their learning. For example, they express themselves and respond to simple instructions well. They show interest in stories and practise making marks. They recognise different colours and patterns successfully. They develop their independence and confidence effectively. They learn to handle and grasp different tools confidently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348880 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1070863 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder operates weekdays throughout most of the year.

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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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