Childminder EY495248

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2018 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

 Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They have formed close bonds with her and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder knows children well. She makes careful observations of them and plans well for their ongoing learning and development. Children make good progress.  The childminder's home is clean and welcoming. The childminder minimises risks to children's safety and teaches children about good hygiene routines.  The childminder works successfully in partnership with parents. She provides a wealth of information for parents and they give high praise for her provision. Parents feel involved in their children's learning.  The childminder reflects well on her provision. She works in partnership with external advisers and gathers the views of parents to make ongoing, effective improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take all opportunities to teach children to link letters to the sounds they represent.  At times, the childminder does not give children the time they need to explore and fully build on their own learning.

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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

 build further on children's interest in letters and sounds  support children more consistently as they explore resources and activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of parents' views through discussion and by reviewing written comments.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions, and assessed the impact on children's learning and development.  The inspector conducted a joint observation of children's play with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed documentation, including children's development folders and the childminder's qualification certificates.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps herself up to date with current safeguarding issues. She knows how to recognise the signs that a child may be at risk of harm and understands how to report any concerns. The childminder places a high priority on developing her knowledge and skills. She is well qualified and continues to study and use a variety of resources to extend her knowledge and improve practice. The childminder works closely with parents. She provides daily information about children's care and learning and gives parents ideas for children's development, to help them continue their learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident learners. The childminder skilfully teaches children in a variety of ways. For example, she demonstrates how to use different tools and cutlery when scooping up messy play resources. She gives children clear explanations and this helps them to understand. The childminder supports children's communication development well. For example, she says words clearly for children and encourages them to repeat these. She is sensitive to the needs of children who are learning to speak English as an additional language. For example, she uses her knowledge of children's home languages to support them, particularly when they are settling in. The childminder monitors children's progress closely. She effectively identifies where there are gaps in children's learning and knows whom to contact for external support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and show good levels of emotional well-being. They excitedly jump up and down as they join in with favourite songs and enjoy choosing musical instruments. The childminder is a good role model. She is warm and caring, and praises children for their achievements. Children behave well. They enjoy playing together and are beginning to understand each other's needs with support from the childminder. Children learn about healthy foods and drinks. For example, the childminder explains that water is a healthy drink. Daily outside play is varied and exciting. For example, children enjoy messy and physical play activities in the garden and visits to local parks to play on large equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn about colours, shapes and letters. Older children learn to recognise their names and count spontaneously as they play. Children develop skills in independence, such as feeding themselves and taking off their coats and shoes. Children develop social skills as they play together, for example, in the childminder's home or on visits to group activities. These activities and skills help to prepare children for future learning, including at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495248 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1032154 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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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. She lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The setting is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am until 5pm, all year round.

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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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