Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of how to support children's learning. For instance, she describes how she will plan experiences to help children to develop new knowledge and skills. n The childminder understands the importance of observing children's interests and reviewing their progress regularly. She also discusses how she intends to plan next steps to foster their ongoing development. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of protecting children's safety and welfare. She is aware of the indicators of harm and knows which procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child in her care. n The childminder understands the value of working in close partnership with parents and other professionals. She recognises how frequent communication provides consistency for children's well-being and future learning. n The childminder discusses the importance of providing an effective settling-in

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process. She discusses the need to gain lots of information about children's interests, routines and personal needs when they join. She highlights how making this process gradual is helpful in supporting children to feel comfortable and helps them to develop secure relationships. n The childminder actively promotes opportunities for children to learn about equality and diversity. For instance, she plans fun activities that help children to learn about different backgrounds and each other's similarities and differences. n The childminder discusses the importance of being a positive role model for children. She outlines how she will encourage the children to develop good manners and respectful attitudes towards others. n The childminder explains how she will support children to lead active and healthy lifestyles. For instance, she will work closely with parents to provide healthy foods and snacks and ensure she plans activities to challenge children's

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physical development. n The childminder engages in ongoing professional development to keep up to date with new legislation and developments in care and education. In addition, she discusses how she intends to reflect on her practice and make ongoing evaluations of the service she offers.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY289371 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10137711 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 0 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder works offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that she intends to use for caring for children, which are safe and suitable. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how she intends to support children's learning, well-being and welfare. n A range of documentation was seen. This includes training certificates and suitability information for the adults living in the household.

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Inspection activities

18 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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18 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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