Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 26 January 2016

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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 evaluates her provision well and has a positive attitude towards the development of her practice. For example, she gains the views of parents and completes regular further training. As a result, she continually improves outcomes for children. n The childminder creates a warm and friendly environment for the children. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are happy, secure and independent. n The childminder knows the children well and she monitors their progress effectively to help identify any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points and achieve well. n Then childminder works closely with parents. She gathers useful information about the children's interests and achievements. The childminder keeps parents updated about their child's progress and next steps in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently extend children's interests to further support their learning. n The childminder does not support the children well enough to develop their physical skills more regularly.

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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 challenge and develop children's interests beyond what they can do on their own to support children even further in their learning n provide children with regular opportunities to develop their physical skills to help enhance concentration, motivation and well-being.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed younger children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's details, learning records, insurance and other relevant documentation. n The inspector looked at parts of the house used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed children's play with the childminder and discussed children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect. She has a good understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She undertakes regular training to ensure her knowledge is robust and up to date. The childminder checks the environment to identify any hazards and removes any risks to children, to help keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments effectively. She finds out what children need to learn next and uses this information to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. She knows the children well and this contributes to helping children to develop their vocabulary. For example, young children explore and imitate sound and show interest in action songs and rhymes. The childminder encourages children's literacy skills well. For instance, children eagerly make marks as they handle pencils. The childminder questions children about the marks they make and talks about what they represent. The childminder encourages children's skills in understanding of the world. This helps children's imaginations and allows them to express their thoughts and experiences in their play. For example, children enjoy playing with small-world models

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder praises children's good behaviour and reminds them of behaviour boundaries, consequently children are well behaved. The childminder promotes children's social skills well. For instance, children mix with others at playgroups and with children who are cared for by other childminders. As a result, children grow in confidence and independence. The childminder supports children to learn about themselves and have pride in their own identity and family origins. Children begin to manage their personal needs. For example, children are asked regularly if they need to use the toilet and are encouraged to wash their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their eventual move on to school. Children enjoy emptying and filling containers and notice simple shapes and patterns in pictures. They use descriptive words like 'big' and 'little' in everyday play. Children talk about their families and enjoy looking at photographs of family members, naming who they are. Children use information and communication technology to interact with age-appropriate computer software.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504325 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10072929 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Dagenham East, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6.30pm, except for bank holidays.

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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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