Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Childminder report 23 Winifred Road, Dagenham, Essex RM8 1PP

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Inspection date 28 September 2018 Previous inspection date 12 August 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 is caring and welcoming. She forms strong bonds with children and skilfully supports their emotional well-being. Children are confident learners. They enjoy making choices about what to play with. n The childminder knows children very well. Her accurate observations help her to plan for children's learning and their overall development. n The childminder thoughtfully provides a varied range of resources for children. She takes children on many interesting trips within the local environment and beyond to provide exciting experiences for them. n The childminder places great importance on children's safety. Her meticulous planning for trips helps to minimise risks to children's safety. n The childminder regularly evaluates aspects of her provision. For example, she reviews her resources to ensure she is consistently providing interesting and challenging activities for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, some children cannot fully access all the resources set out by the childminder. n The childminder has not explored all opportunities to fully involve parents in supporting their children's learning at home.

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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 improve further children's opportunities to easily explore all the resources set out for their use n explore different ways to consistently share information with parents so that they can support children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden, and evaluated the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents. n The inspector reviewed documentation, including children's development records and the childminder's qualification certificates. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children. She is fully aware of the reporting procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has kept herself up to date with current safeguarding matters. For example, she has completed training courses to enhance her knowledge about the signs that show when a child might be vulnerable to extreme views. The childminder works closely with other local colleagues to plan activities and trips. This helps her to maintain her good standards as she shares ideas for good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well. She is well qualified and very experienced, and has a good understanding of how children learn. Children love to learn about the natural environment. The childminder uses opportunities in the garden and local parks to teach children about the natural habitats of birds. Trips using different methods of transport, such as buses and trains, help children to learn about their community. The childminder's close attention to detail enables her to plan for children's current interests. For example, she provides tins and bags for young children to fill and empty following her close observations of how they enjoy doing this. The childminder shares information with parents about children's development. For example, she explains to them how children are learning new sounds and words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. They confidently explore the well- resourced environment, including the childminder's garden. Children love to play outside. They choose from different toys in the garden and enjoy frequent visits to local parks, where they use a range of different play equipment and enjoy open spaces. These activities support children's good health. Children learn about good hygiene routines such as washing their hands. The childminder teaches children to respect each other and to understand the needs of others. Children behave well. The childminder explains rules and boundaries clearly so that children can understand how to manage their behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination, such as when they use different rollers and cutters while playing with dough. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They excitedly lift the flaps and learn new words as the childminder names items for them. Older children learn about colours and patterns. They enjoy drawing and love to talk about their pictures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504213 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10060580 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder offers care all year round, except for weekends and public holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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