Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 17 November 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 provides interesting, challenging and stimulating activities for children. The children benefit from her good teaching skills which help to meet their individual learning needs well. The childminder uses a range of systems to monitor and evaluate children's learning and development to help children progress well.  The childminder places a high priority on supporting children's emotional well-being. Children settle confidently and quickly in the care of the childminder and form secure bonds with her.  The childminder has addressed previous recommendations very well. She has improved the support given to children who speak English as an additional language.  Children are very well behaved. They show care and consideration for each other. They demonstrate good manners and follow instructions very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly seek out and include the opinions of parents when she reviews the quality of the service she provides, to build on her good practice.  The childminder does not engage parents as well as possible in the information gathering process about children's initial stages of 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

 include the views of parents in the evaluation process, to assist in building on strengths in practice and identifying areas for further development  develop the systems that are in place for involving parents in establishing children's starting points when they first start to attend the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding, and looked at a range of play materials and equipment used by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning, in discussion with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to the children's care, welfare and learning, along with the policies and procedures which the childminder shares with parents.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder reflects on the quality of the service she offers and her ongoing development.  The inspector looked at written feedback provided by parents to give their views of the service provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident in the action she would take if she had concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to manage children's safety, including when taking children out in the community. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge to enhance the service she offers. For example, she uses training courses to improve her practice and welcomes regular support from a local authority adviser. She maintains all required documentation and shares a detailed range of policies and procedures with parents. Parents praise the service offered by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with the children as they play and this helps her gain a good understanding of their abilities and interests. The quality of the childminder's teaching is strong and children are eager to learn. She models learning well as she engages alongside children at activities and allows them to take the lead. The children are eager to face new challenges and share their learning with the childminder. For example, they tell the childminder the numbers they recognise on bricks, or demonstrate how to follow rules when playing shared games. They show a strong interest in using technology, such as a camera, to take photographs. All children develop good language skills. Throughout their play and routine tasks, they enjoy opportunities to respond to the childminder's questions, or take part in meaningful conversations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they are happy in the childminder's care and they show a developing sense of humour as they have fun and learn. The childminder encourages children to contribute their help and learn to take responsibility, such as for tidying away toys. Children contribute well to discussions about how to stay healthy. For example, they share their understanding of why they have to clean their teeth and choose healthy eating options. Children have good opportunities to learn about themselves and others in the community. For example, they enjoy looking at the rich range of books and displays that reflect them, their families and other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and acquire the relevant skills needed to be ready for school. They demonstrate a clear ability to solve problems, enjoy looking at books, develop good early writing skills and build on what they already know. Children gain strong skills in being independent, develop good levels of concentration and persevere with different challenges.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331949 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1070769 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Barking, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday, 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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