Childminder EY276268

Inspection date 20 August 2018 Previous inspection date 2 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a nurturing and caring environment. She knows the children well, including their individual characteristics, which helps to build secure bonds. Children are happy and eager to learn. n The childminder uses observation and assessments well to plan play experiences that capture children's interest and challenge their development. In addition, she supports children to take responsibility for their own play by ensuring resources are readily accessible. n The childminder has developed good relationships with schools to support children's transitions and build their confidence. She effectively aids them with settling in so that they are at ease and familiar with the new surroundings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder has built good relationships with parents, she has not fully considered ways of sharing children's assessments.

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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

n explore further ways to build on sharing children's assessments with parents to support their future learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the educational programme provided. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at different intervals during the inspection. n The inspector sampled relevant documents, including the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her processes for self- evaluation and took account of the views from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues, including what to do should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has kept her safeguarding knowledge current, for example, through training. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder undertakes robust risk assessments to support children's welfare. The childminder effectively evaluates the care and service she provides. Parents contribute to this process, which helps support good outcomes for children. Furthermore, she works closely with other childminders and the local authority to continually support her professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective techniques to support children's language skills while they engage in activities. For example, children excitedly describe the texture of 'gloop', what it smells like and the colour. She skilfully plans opportunities for children to gain a good understanding about how things work to challenge their learning. For instance, children enjoy playing with sand wheels and use cooking utensils with increasing control. The childminder has established close and supportive relationships with parents. They are regularly informed about children's daily activities, including planned outings. This helps to support a good two-way flow of communication.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know the children in her care well. She gathers useful information about their starting points so that she can build on what they can do and their interests. Children behave well, and younger and older children enjoy their time spent together. Through good role modelling and support from the childminder, children learn to cooperate well when working as a group. The childminder encourages children to be independent learners in a variety of ways. For example, children initiate their own play and willingly tidy up without support. Children benefit from a healthy and active daily routine to support their physical skills and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their move to school and they make good progress in their learning. Children count confidently and gain a good understanding of quantity and numbers, for example, while preparing messy play activities. Children speak confidently to their friends and adults. They openly talk about their home life and express their thoughts and ideas using good vocabulary. Children enjoy exploring their senses while taking part in food-tasting activities to support their curiosity and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276268 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10061362 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 2 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She operates full time throughout the year, including before and after school.

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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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