Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her role in safeguarding all children. She understands her duty to safeguard children and protect them from harm. The childminder has a clear safeguarding procedure and knows how to refer any concerns she may have. n The childminder explains how she ensures that children develop their social skills. She describes how she will provide opportunities for children to socialise with other children, such as attending the local playgroup, farm, library and the park. n The childminder discusses how she will plan sequential next steps for children's learning and development. She knows how to use observations, assessment and planning to provide learning activities to build on what children know and can do. The childminder knows how to check children's progress. She describes how she will identify and target any gaps in children's development. n The childminder describes how she places an importance on children exploring

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the local community and developing their social skills. She explains how she will encourage families to share their own customs and cultures within the setting. The childminder plans to use this information to provide new and different experiences for the children. n The childminder explains her expectations and boundaries for children's behaviour and how she will encourage children to follow them. She describes how she will promote children's independence and give them choices in their play. n The childminder discusses how she will share children's learning and development with parents. She plans to work alongside parents and other carers to support children in what they need to learn next. n The childminder is aware of the importance of completing the progress check for children aged between two to three years and to share the information with parents. She demonstrates an understanding of how to involve outside agencies

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This provision meets requirements

to support children, when needed. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of what children need for a healthy lifestyle. She describes how this includes a balanced diet, and daily opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice. She identifies areas for further development. The childminder recognises the need to continue to develop her skills and knowledge to improve outcomes for all children. n The childminder discusses how she will maintain a safe environment for children to play and learn. She describes how she will use risk assessment to identify and minimise risks to the setting.

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This provision meets requirements

24 May 2022 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY399707 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10064946 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, throughout the year. She holds a qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of the home which would be used by children. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documentation, including her public liability insurance. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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Inspection activities

24 May 2022 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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24 May 2022 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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