Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection date 8 August 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 is dedicated and hard-working. She consistently demonstrates good teaching skills and is committed to improving outcomes for children. n The childminder carefully plans and prioritises all areas identified for improvement. She takes account of the views of parents and children, which helps her to improve and develop her setting. For example, the childminder has recently developed areas of the garden so children have a safe and secure outdoor area to play and learn in. n The childminder is caring and nurturing. She spends time getting to know children to enable them to settle in quickly and to meet their emotional needs effectively. Children develop strong, affectionate bonds with the childminder who is very responsive to their needs. n Partnerships with parents are well developed and strong. The childminder regularly shares information about children's learning and development with parents, who are

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This provision is good

extremely happy with the service she provides. n The childminder supports children's reading, speaking and listening skills extremely well. For example, she talks to them constantly about their play and uses books, words and picture cards to encourage reading and speech. Consequently, children are confident communicators. They engage in good discussions with the childminder and with visitors. n On occasions, the childminder does not provide further challenge during some activities to help children make the best possible progress in their learning. n Although the childminder is well organised and has recently completed a number of training courses, she has not developed a plan to continually improve her professional knowledge in order to move her teaching to the highest level.

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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 children with consistently high levels of challenge during activities that help them to make rapid progress in their learning n target professional development opportunities to further enhance the already good knowledge and teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector took into account the views of parents through considering written comments and questionnaires. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed resources available to the children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.

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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 completes regular child protection training and all the required documentation is in place to support children's health and well-being. The childminder understands her duty of care to keep children safe and carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and when she takes children out. This helps to minimise any potential hazards to children. The childminder recognises the possible signs that a child might be at risk of harm and knows the procedures to follow if she needs to report concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is proactive and open to advice and other views. She works well with professionals and other childminders to support good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She plans exciting activities to support children's interests and individual needs. Children develop good problem-solving, early reading and writing skills. For instance, children learn to sound out and write their name to accompany their drawings. Children are confident to ask for help, for example, when they find spelling the names of their friends a challenge. Children learn to use scissors and simple tools, such as pencils, effectively, using a pincer grip to write and draw on paper. The childminder also has a good understanding of how children learn early mathematics. She involves children in games where they learn to count small objects accurately and encourages the use of the vocabulary involved in talking about adding and subtracting. The childminder uses her ongoing observations and assessment to plan engaging activities, which support children to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is gentle and kind in her interactions, and provides regular comforting hugs and cuddles. Children are happy and emotionally secure in her care. The childminder is an excellent role model. She helps children learn to manage their behaviour by giving them clear, consistent, and age-appropriate explanations. She teaches them about personal hygiene, such as reminding them to use a tissue to blow their nose and to wash their hands before snacks. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. Children's well-being and good health are promoted well. Children benefit very well from a wide range of outings that enhance their understanding about similarities between themselves and develop their understanding of diverse cultures and 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 as they play with a small-world garage. Using a pulley, they enjoy making the lift go up and down. This helps develop their understanding of how things work as they explore and investigate the world around. Children gain a good range of skills to support their move into nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504365 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10061356 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 5 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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