Childminder 504296

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2018 23 July 2015

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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 evaluates her practice well. She takes into consideration feedback from parents and children, and is clear about her strengths and what she needs to do to improve the provision further.  The childminder provides flexible routines that meet individual children's needs to ensure they have a positive experience and to enable smooth day-to-day running of the provision.  The childminder interacts with children effectively during their play. For example, she supports them well to develop their communication and language skills. This helps them make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children behave well. For example, they respect the childminder, listen and follow simple instructions effectively. The childminder models positive behaviour and good manners for children to copy and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use her observations of children's progress as effectively as possible to identify precisely what they need to learn to make rapid progress.  Although children's physical skills are developing well overall, the childminder misses some opportunities to build children's coordination skills, for example, as they attempt to use one-handed tools.

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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

 make better use of individual children's observations to identify even more precisely what they need to learn next  increase opportunities to build on children's developing coordination skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder’s training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and observed the quality of care and teaching.  The inspector took account of parents’ written feedback during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and knows the procedures to report any concerns, including allegations, to the relevant authorities. The childminder makes good use of developmental opportunities to enhance her knowledge and practice. For example, she uses new skills from training to increase mathematical opportunities for children and she seeks support from the local development officer to strengthen her work with children and their parents. The childminder monitors children's progress well overall. She obtains information from parents to help identify children's starting points and she encourages their involvement in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides interesting opportunities for children to explore freely and she joins in to support their learning effectively. For example, she encourages them to repeat unfamiliar words and asks simple questions to develop their speech and increase their vocabulary. Children willingly sing and do the actions for different nursery rhymes. They show interest in role-play activities and learn to use their imagination well. For example, children enjoy playing with dolls, combing their hair and caring for them. The childminder teaches children to recognise shapes and sort puzzles well. She increases opportunities for them to learn about the wider world. For example, children learn how to use technological push-button toys and identify different fruit and vegetables successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children appear happy and they settle well in the childminder's care. They form close bonds and attachments with her and welcome her support and reassurance. The childminder supports children to develop their confidence and self-esteem well. For example, she offers regular praise and encouragement during their play. Children are clear about their own interests and concentrate on their chosen activities effectively. They display a strong sense of belonging and move around to explore with resources well. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children have healthy food to eat. She plans regular visits to the local playgroup to allow children to mix with others, share resources and develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop skills to help with the next stage in their learning. For example, they speak clearly and express themselves well. Children ask questions to support their understanding and they retell past experiences effectively. Children happily explore with building blocks. They stack them on top of each other and learn to count and identify different colours successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504296 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1128270 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Barking, within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder operates on weekdays, 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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