Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date 15 July 2019 Previous inspection date 20 May 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is able to recognise signs of potential abuse and knows how to escalate concerns about the welfare of a child. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She discusses how to assess children's development and plan effective next steps to contribute to their overall learning. n The childminder explains how she provides a safe and stimulating environment to engage young children. She understands the importance of providing opportunities to explore the natural world, to encourage children to investigate their surroundings. n The childminder discusses using self-evaluation to enhance practice. She liaises with the local authority and a network of childminders to share ideas, keep her skills up to date and continually improve her provision. n The childminder values working in partnership with parents. She explains the benefit of

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working together to support children's ongoing learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector looked around the premises, to check the suitability of the environment. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation in place, including training certificates and appropriate insurance. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of the early years foundation stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504400 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10072934 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 20 May 2016

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The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She operates on weekdays during term time only. There were no children on roll at the time of inspection.

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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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