Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge 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 good understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She knows how to assess children's development and plan activities to help them make progress in their learning. n The premises are clean and safe. The childminder understands how to support good hygiene routines and emphasise the health and well-being of children. The childminder knows how to create strategies to encourage children to build on their confidence and independently carry out acts of self-care. n The childminder knows how to support children in managing their feelings and behaviour. She has considered how to create activities which develop children's social skills and understands how to create an inclusive environment.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has carefully considered how she evaluates her provision to maintain continuous improvement. She completes further training to help improve her knowledge and skills. This benefits children in her care.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347300 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10104401 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 to 0 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Barking, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She operates for 48 weeks of the year from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector sampled documentation the childminder has in place, including required insurance, training certificates, policies and procedures. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder and viewed the areas used for childminding. She also checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice, including how she plans to continue to improve her service.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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