Childminder EY448398

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 21 May 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

 Children show close attachments with the nurturing childminder and her assistants. Their sensitivity and ability to support and guide children helps children to develop self- confidence and a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder is very experienced. She has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop to ensure they make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their learning.  Children enjoy exploring a well-organised play environment where they move around choosing what they play with. The childminder provides a wide range of resources and toys that children can access independently.  Children behave well. They are encouraged to be kind to each other and are praised by the childminder and her assistants. They choose reward stickers, which helps to promote their self-esteem.  The childminder has established effective links with other settings that children attend to provide good levels of continuity for children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to contribute information to better support children's ongoing learning and assessment in the setting and at home.  The childminder has not implemented an ambitious training programme to enhance further the good-quality care and learning provided.

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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

 encourage parents to contribute information to assessments about their child's development, to help promote continuity for learning in the setting and at home  make better use of professional development opportunities that focus on developing teaching skills further.

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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 observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and viewed all areas of the premises used by the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection policies and knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She monitors the work of her assistants well, providing them with guidance and supervision to ensure they understand their role and responsibilities. She ensures the assistants complete mandatory training in first aid and safeguarding. During meetings with her assistants the childminder reviews her provision and reflects well on her practice, to identify and address areas for improvement. The childminder and assistants are vigilant in their supervision of children and ensure that the environment is safe and secure. Parents are happy with the care and learning their children receive. They feel well informed about their children's daily activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes assessments using her observations and then identifies activities to support the next steps for children's learning. She plans a good balance of adult-led activities alongside plenty of opportunities for children to lead their own learning. The childminder is skilled in developing children's mathematical skills as they play and explore. During creative activities, she asks questions and makes suggestions, such as, 'Can you show me which handprint is the biggest and which is the smallest?' or 'See if you can count how many footprints the animals have made on the paper?' Children are enthused by this and respond accordingly. They mix paint and explore which colours make brown as they create a muddy pond for the animals to tramp in. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She constantly talks to children and children learn about letters and the sounds they make. Children use a range of musical

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

instruments. They sing about clicking castanets and bang drums as they sound out corresponding letters. In addition, children are encouraged to use their home language and staff read dual-language books to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's warm, friendly home environment. Their physical health is supported well as the childminder offers healthy meals and snacks, and water is readily available to children. Children enjoy active experiences, such as dancing to The Hokey Cokey and playing in the well-resourced garden. Children ride wheeled toys, play on the swing, explore sand play and dig for treasure in the soil. Children also go for walks to the local park and children's centre. They help to dig and grow vegetables in an area of the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared, socially and emotionally, for the move on to school. They are motivated and enjoy learning experiences, such as writing their names and putting numbers in the correct order. Children enjoy looking at books and start to recognise letters and numbers that are familiar to them. Older children demonstrate their independence and enjoy carrying out tasks, such as handing out cutlery and cups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448398 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1062674 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Dagenham within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She works with three assistants.

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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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