Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2018 21 October 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

 Children are confident and motivated. The enthusiastic and friendly childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a wide range of play activities to promote their learning.  Children are happy and settled. They safely explore and become independent in their play. The childminder responds well to their individual needs. She implements a range of policies and procedures which underpins her good practice.  Good settling-in procedures ensure that children are ready for the move from home to the childminder.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them well informed about their child's day, including their progress and achievements. She supports and encourages parents to share information about what children learn at home. Parents are very happy with the care and education she provides.  The childminder uses effective strategies to promote positive behaviour and raise

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This provision is good

children's self-esteem. She gives children clear, consistent guidance and gentle reminders about her expectations for their behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan precisely enough for children's next steps in learning, so that they make even better progress.  The childminder's professional development is not yet specifically focused on raising the quality of her teaching to an outstanding level.

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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

 strengthen planning and focus more precisely on what children need to learn next to raise their levels of achievement even further  build on plans for professional development to precisely identify ways to help raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the course of the inspection  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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 childminder uses self-evaluation well, overall, to give her an accurate overview of the service she provides. Action plans are in place to address areas for improvement, such as revamping the garden. She seeks and values the opinions of parents and children. This helps her to prioritise areas for development and improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She is knowledgeable about how to report child protection concerns. The childminder assesses her home to identify any potential hazards and takes steps to reduce the level of risk. For example, the childminder does not allow children to use the outdoor area at present because the fence is broken.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She provides them with a range of activities and resources based on their individual learning needs, overall. The childminder regularly checks children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning and development. She effectively supports children's emerging language and communication skills. For example, the childminder plays alongside the children, engaging them in meaningful conversations. She asks questions and repeats new words. Young children enjoy looking at picture books and join in with action songs. They use their imagination as they engage in imaginative play, pretending to cook and make the childminder a cup of tea. Young children explore activity toys that move and make a noise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and enjoy their time with the childminder. Parents comment that children look forward to coming and do not want to leave at the end of the day. The childminder is attentive and young children receive lots of cuddles, which help them to feel happy and settled. They sleep peacefully and she regularly checks on them to ensure they are safe and well. The childminder promotes children's health effectively. She provides children with nutritious and well-balanced snacks and meals. Children follow good hygiene routines throughout the day. They enjoy fresh air and exercise. Children regularly visit the park with the childminder and have the opportunity to play and socialise with other children in the community. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches them about road safety and how to keep themselves safe around strangers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and all children are working at typical levels of development for their age. They are gaining a range of skills that helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school. Young children are beginning to share and take turns. They enjoy trying new experiences, investigating and exploring. Early literacy skills are developing. Children enjoy making marks, listen attentively to stories and join in with songs and rhymes. Young children develop good listening and understanding, and are able to follow simple instructions well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304878 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1070667 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in a residential area of Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She operates all year round, from 7am until 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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