Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date 14 March 2019 Previous inspection date 2 November 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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This provision is good

n The childminder uses her knowledge of the children to support them to recall previous events and to question them effectively about their experiences. Children are able to reflect and confidently express themselves. n The childminder provides fun, exciting and stimulating activities for children through developing and reflecting upon her practice. n Children have formed strong attachments with the childminder and each other. Children's confidence and self-esteem are flourishing. n The quality learning environment and teaching mean that children are making good progress in all areas of learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children which she uses effectively to support their learning and development. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities for children to be independent and to problem solve. n The childminder has not made links to other early years settings children attend to

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This provision is good

share and gather information in the best interest of individual children.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to complete tasks independently to extend their problem-solving abilities n further support children's school readiness through making links and working in collaboration with other early years settings children attend.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector tracked the learning and development of two children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector toured the spaces used by the children. n The inspector checked the documention that the childminder maintains and evidence of how she works in partnership with parents. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is well informed about how to identify any potential signs of abuse and wider safeguarding concerns. She accesses training and development opportunities that help to improve her practice. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's safety. She maintains robust risk assessments and has effective safety measures in place within the home. The childminder evaluates her practice well and has a good grasp of how to improve her services. For example, she takes part in brainstorming sessions with fellow childminders to share ideas and develop activities further. This contributes to broad range of activities available and the exciting areas the childminder has created outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's learning accurately and plans activities that build on children's interests and next steps in learning. To further support a child's toilet training, the children were engaged in play with dolls, nappies and a potty. During this activity children showed high levels of engagement and interest. The childminder extends children's critical thinking skills by making links to their home life experiences during play. When a child laid a doll on a spoon, the childminder discussed, the children's bedtimes and how they make themselves comfortable to go to sleep. Children make links to activities they have enjoyed by reflecting on the items in the environment with the childminder. For example, the children recalled collecting conkers and going to the supermarket. The childminder is working with the children to support their understanding of letters and sounds. During play the children self-initiate labelling items

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has established an excellent rapport with children in her care. This contributes to children's active listening skills. The children listen to each other and the childminder, and actively seek each other out to share their experiences. Children share and take turns. They initiate and voice their ideas to create their own games. Children are well behaved and work well together. The childminder respects and values children's opinions and ideas by consistently following their lead. The childminder is attentive to children's care routines. She ensures children wash their hands before mealtimes and when appropriate. Consequently, children can anticipate when to wash their hands, promoting good hygiene practices. Children use good manners and say 'please' and 'thank you'.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and are working at typical levels for their age and stage of development. Since joining the childminder, children's confidence and self-esteem have progressed significantly. Children are listened to closely and empowered in their leading play and making decisions. Children are kind, considerate and respectful of each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305765 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10061365 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 7 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Barking, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm and on Friday from 3pm to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder provides free funded early education for children aged two years.

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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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