Childminder EY549382

Inspection date 14 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has high expectations for all children. She plans exciting activities to support children's interests, and to get them ready for nursery and school. Children make good progress and develop problem-solving, early reading and writing skills. n Children are eager and confident communicators. They engage in good discussions with each other, the childminder and with visitors. The childminder supports their speaking and listening skills extremely well. n The childminder makes effective detailed observations of children when they play and accurately assesses their abilities. She regularly tracks children's progress to close any gaps in their learning. She shares assessment information with parents, to keep them informed of their children's key achievements. n The childminder's self-evaluation procedures are effective. She seeks feedback from parents, children and other professionals to help her recognise her strengths and to

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This provision is good

identify areas for development. She actively works on advice she receives, taking action to improve children's outcomes. n Strategies to engage parents in their children's learning, in order to help all children to reach their full potential, are not always highly successful. n There are not enough opportunities for children to learn about similarities between themselves and others or to develop their understanding of diverse cultures.

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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 encourage parents to support their children's learning and development and to share information about their children's learning at home n use all opportunities to increase children's understanding about similarities between themselves and others, and provide more opportunities for them to learn about diverse cultures.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector viewed parents' written comments regarding the childminder's practice and took these into account. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of others living in the home and a selection of policies and children's records. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during play activities.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is fully aware of the importance of maintaining children's welfare and well-being. She recognises the possible signs that a child might be at risk of harm and knows the procedures she would follow to report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has secure risk assessment systems and teaches children how to keep themselves safe in her home and on outings. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with her professional development. She has completed training to support children's transitions into school. This has helped older children to prepare for school particularly well with regard to their confidence and emotional well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is of a high standard. She plans activities purposefully that involve children in learning how to negotiate, share toys and take turns. During story sessions, the childminder provides children with hands-on experiences with the use of story props. Children delight in taking part and predicting what will happen next in the story, and develop good mathematical counting skills as they count the number of foods the caterpillar has eaten. Children learn the names of the days of the week and about healthy foods. The childminder models what she wants children to learn and steps back in a timely way. This enables children to engage fully and spontaneously and to concentrate. Children are confident to ask for help, for example, when they find writing their name a challenge. They hold mark-making tools such as pens effectively, using a pincer grip to make marks and draw on paper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and supports their emotional well-being superbly. Children are full of excitement from the moment they arrive at the childminder's home. They are able to express their ideas and opinions, and make independent choices in their play. The childminder skilfully involves children in the process of making decisions, by encouraging them to vote for their favourite activity. The childminder is caring, respectful and an excellent role model. She provides clear, consistent, and age-appropriate explanations. Children's behaviour is exemplary. During mealtimes, the childminder seizes every opportunity to teach children about food that is nutritious and good for their health. Children sensibly take responsibility for helping themselves and others. Children benefit extremely well from a wide range of outings that enhance their understanding of the natural world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children express themselves with enthusiasm during their imaginative role play, selling pretend ice creams to visitors and others. In the garden, children display increasing control and develop good physical skills as they ride on a range of wheeled toys. They are fascinated when they discover that they can make sounds when they wave and twirl sound hoops. Children gain a good range of skills to support their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549382 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10109385 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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