Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 19 March 2013

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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 demonstrates a deep understanding of the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships with children. She has developed strong bonds of attachment with them. For example, she cuddles them as she sensitively changes their nappies, and she engages in playful interactions with the children.  The childminder has a good understanding of the individual learning needs of the children for whom she cares. She respects their current interests when planning and provides activities that she knows they will enjoy and learn.  Children behave well. They consider the needs of others and offer to take turns. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations and she encourages children to take responsibility for some simple tasks, to increase their independence.  Children concentrate and engage purposefully in adult-led activities. Children make good progress from their starting points and begin to learn the key skills they will need

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus sharply enough on her professional development and that of her assistants, to enhance their knowledge of how children learn and raise the quality of teaching even further. At times, she does not seek training opportunities swiftly enough.  On occasions, the childminder does not extend children's language and critical-thinking skills, as she is too quick to give answers to the questions she asks.

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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

 focus professional development opportunities for everyone employed in the setting, to swiftly identify training needs and raise the quality of teaching even further  provide more consistent support for children to think and respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of the signs of abuse, and a strong awareness of their responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder meets with other childminders and her assistants to discuss good practice and welcomes support from local authority childcare advisers. Parents speak very positively about the childminder and the care she provides for their children. The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She has taken appropriate steps to manage any hazards in her home, so that they are minimised or removed. The childminder supports her assistants well to meet children's needs. She regularly monitors children's progress and evaluates her provision to help her make plans for improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy reading stories with the childminder. They look closely at the pictures and point to objects that they recognise. The childminder helps children learn new words when she names items in the book, and repeats the correct pronunciations back to them. The skilful use of treasure baskets helps to stimulate the children's exploration and sensory skills. Children enjoy the challenge of choosing 'rough' and 'smooth' objects, and delight as coloured scarves float to the floor. The childminder supports children's creativity and imagination well. For example, children enjoy using musical instruments and are interested to find out how to make sounds. Children independently choose from the wide range of resources and learn how things work. For example, they push buttons on a toy computer and comment on how it switches on and off.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in the childminder's care. They approach her with ease and welcome cuddles and interactions as they play. The childminder encourages young children to develop their independence and self-care skills. They access the toys they wish to play with, use utensils competently to feed themselves and are familiar with the hygiene routines of the day. Children enjoy playing outdoors in the well-resourced garden. They receive good supervision from the childminder and learn to take care as they climb and bounce on the trampoline. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides them with freshly prepared healthy snacks and meals, and works closely with parents to develop children's awareness of how to follow a healthy diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children develop early mathematical skills well as they begin to sort, count and build blocks. They identify colours and distinguish differences in items as they put them into sorting trays. Children concentrate for long periods. For example, they patiently identify all of the letters in the alphabet using an alphabet abacus. They laugh with pleasure as their towers fall and excitedly feel the items in the treasure basket. Children make steady progress and gain the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303165 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1100738 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates from 8am until 6pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and the occasional Saturday, for most of the year. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She employs two assistants on a part-time basis.

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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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