Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's welcoming home. They have developed strong and affectionate bonds with her, which means that they feel safe and emotionally secure. Babies demonstrate this as they enjoy cuddles with the childminder and involve her in their play. Older children write fondly about their time spent with the childminder, and thank her for her care.

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The provision is good

The childminder wants all children to achieve as much as they can. Children confidently make choices about what they want to play with. Babies show high levels of curiosity and concentration, as they learn how to work electronic toys. They are excited when they press a button and create sounds or lights. This encourages them to try again, which helps to develop their small-muscle movements. Children develop a keen interest in books. They listen when the childminder reads to them, and enjoy looking at picture books by themselves. Children respond joyfully as the childminder sings with them spontaneously throughout the day. This helps them to learn new words and become familiar with the rhythms and rhyme of speech.

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n The childminder is well organised and demonstrates a professional approach to her role. She speaks with parents regularly to check that they are happy with her service. Written feedback from parents provides high praise for the childminder. They list the wide range of experiences she provides, and comment on how well these support their children's learning. n The childminder ensures that she keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. She also seeks out other information and training to improve her curriculum and teaching. For instance, she has broadened the variety of musical activities for children to enhance their creative development and listening skills. n The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for children's behaviour. She teaches them good manners, such as using please and thank you in their conversations. The childminder adopts consistent boundaries, and

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even the youngest children respond to her gentle guidance. They begin to recognise risks and learn about keeping themselves safe. n The curriculum is well planned to support children's progress. The childminder provides a good range of learning experiences in her home, her garden and on outings. However, there are not consistent opportunities for babies to explore a variety of textures and materials to support their interest in mark making. n The childminder is skilled at supporting children's language development. She responds to children's comments and actions, and engages them in conversations as they play. The childminder uses lots of repetition of language

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17 August 2021 to help children learn new words. For example, she introduces the names of animals as babies play with the toy farm. Later, they look at a book about farm animals together. The childminder repeats the animal names as children look at the pictures. This supports children to become skilful and confident communicators. n Children are eager and active learners. They confidently explore various resources and are willing to try out unfamiliar and challenging tasks. For instance, babies have a go at posting shapes into holes and threading rings onto a post. The childminder supports them well with praise and encouragement, which encourages them to keep trying. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children. She works with parents to ensure children's meals are balanced and healthy, and ensures they have daily access to outdoor play. The childminder knows how to support children's independence skills well, to prepare them for starting school. For instance, she

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need to do better?

teaches children to wash their hands and use the toilet independently.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular training to ensure her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. She completely understands her role in helping to keep children safe. The childminder knows how to identify, record and report any concerns about children's welfare. This includes knowing possible signs of abuse and risks of radicalisation. She is confident about the procedures to follow, should there be an allegation against herself or a member of her household. The childminder thoroughly checks her home to ensure it is safe for children. She takes appropriate action to minimise any potential risks and keep children safe in her care.

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should:

n broaden the range of opportunities for babies to explore different media, textures and materials, and experiment with making marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554227 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10174531 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and she has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding, and discussed how she organises the environment and the educational programmes. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during care routines and play activities. She evaluated the impact this has on their learning and well-being. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and older children, and took account of their views. n A sample of the documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including safeguarding procedures, training certificates and suitability checks for adults in the household.

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Inspection activities

17 August 2021 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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Inspection activities

17 August 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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