Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date 10 July 2019 Previous inspection date 6 June 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides interesting opportunities for children to explore, enjoy and learn. She joins their play to interact with them and to help them develop new skills. This helps children to make good progress with their development. n Children settle well in the childminder's care, and they form close attachments to her. They welcome and value the childminder's contributions to their play, and they willingly take turns to share and use the resources. n The childminder models positive behaviour for children to copy and learn. She sets clear boundaries to help teach them right from wrong. n The childminder ensures parents are aware of her daily routines, policies and procedures, so they know what to expect from her service. n The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage parents' involvement in their children's assessment and to extend children's learning at home. n The childminder misses some opportunities during children's play to help strengthen

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This provision is good

their understanding and thinking skills.

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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 increase opportunities to encourage parents' involvement in children's assessment and to extend children's learning at home n make better use of opportunities to develop further children's understanding and thinking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning and looked at some of the children's assessment records and planning documentation. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and observed the quality of care and teaching. n The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her provision well. She has addressed the actions raised from the last unannounced visit. For example, the childminder has reviewed the sleeping arrangements for children to ensure they have a suitable area to rest and sleep between their play. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues, and she knows the procedures to report any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder monitors children's development, and she has a clear understanding of their progress since the start of their placement. The childminder maintains her professional development well. She receives support and guidance from the local authority early year coordinator to help improve her service. She continuously provides stimulating new activities to keep children engaged and motivated to learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning well. She plans opportunities to help reinforce and build on their current skills. The childminder supports children to develop their early mathematical skills well. As a result, children learn to recognise shapes, count different items and match and sort puzzles successfully. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their hand movements and coordination. She encourages them to explore using a range of craft materials to help support their creative and imaginative skills. Children learn to recognise colours, and they learn about different textures. The childminder arranges opportunities for children to visit places in the community, such as the local park and playgroup. Children develop an understanding of the world, and they learn about nature and living things. The childminder effectively joins children's play to interact and support their development. She encourages children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to be vocal, and she teaches them new words to help increase their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their independence and confidence well. The childminder supports them to manage small responsibilities on their own, such as feeding themselves and choosing their play. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement, in order for children to recognise that they are doing well and to help develop their self-esteem. Children appear happy during their play, and they show interest in the activities. The childminder supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides access to outside physical play, encourages them to eat healthily and ensures they wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder plans activities for children to explore and learn about healthy food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in comparison to their starting points. They acquire the skills required for the next stage in their learning. For example, children hold and use a marker pen to practise making marks effectively. This helps to support their early writing skills. Children demonstrate good mobility. They handle and use a range of resources successfully. Children display positive attitudes to learning, and they willingly participate in activities accessible to them, both indoors and outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504225 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10072928 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 6 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Barking, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates her childminding service on weekdays for most of the year.

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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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