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 play and learn in a comfortable home-from-home environment. The childminder has organised her home and resources to meet the needs of the children she cares for. She ensures that children's individual learning requirements are well supported. The youngest children, who attend throughout the day, enjoy a wide range of activities indoors and outside in the garden. This supports children to make good progress in their learning and follow their interests. Older children, who attend before and after school, can independently access different resources, and find space to read or do their homework.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and demonstrate their strong sense of belonging. They chat politely to each other and the childminder. Children get toys, put on their shoes and learn to use the toilet independently. The childminder is warm and friendly, and children form strong bonds with her. She encourages children's early language development by engaging them in conversations, asking them questions and listening intently to what they have to say. The childminder sets incisive targets for children's learning. She has an excellent understanding of what children know and can do. The childminder uses this information to support children's next steps in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes sure that songs and rhymes play an important role in the daily routine. When it is time to sing, children join the childminder to select props from a bag. Children smile with delight when they choose a favourite song and enthusiastically join in. The childminder repeats songs and actions to help children to develop their language and recall skills. n The childminder gathers useful information about children and their home lives. This supports children to settle into the childminder's home. The childminder shares her ongoing observations with parents and invites their feedback. This helps to further children's learning at home. n Children get plenty of opportunities to develop the small muscles in their hands and have a go at mark making. They take part in drawing, painting, sand and water activities. The childminder introduces opportunities for children to explore writing materials during role-play activities, such as by making a shopping list.

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n Children use please and thank you in their interactions with the childminder and their friends. When there is a dispute over a toy, the childminder asks children to consider their behaviour and supports them to find a fair resolution. Children learn to have good manners, negotiate and make friends. n Children are keen to speak and the childminder listens carefully to what they have to say. The childminder introduces numbers, colours and shapes in her conversations with children. However, the childminder does not use all

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15 June 2022 opportunities to expand children's vocabulary, such as by introducing more descriptive language. n The childminder has high expectations for children's ability to learn how to do things independently. Children learn to manage their own self-care, tidy up resources, feed themselves and make positive choices about their learning. This helps them to get ready for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. n The childminder attends regular courses and webinars to extend her knowledge and understanding of early childhood development. She considers practical and meaningful ways to implement her knowledge when she is caring for children. For instance, the childminder has created a bag of props to support singing and story times, which adds fun and excitement to children's daily routine. n The childminder supports children's well-being and good health. Children have daily access to the childminder's garden, where they find sand, water, bikes,

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trikes and scooters, alongside other toys and equipment. There is plenty of space for children to run, jump and extend their physical skills. The childminder ensures that the packed lunches which parents provide are healthy. n The childminder communicates well with parents and the schools which children attend. She ensures that any important messages from school get passed on and that children feel confident to share any concerns they may have. This supports continuity and helps children to feel secure.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure that the environment is safe and secure for children. She has a good understanding of safeguarding and the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding procedures up to date. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child, or if there are any allegations against a member of her household. The childminder speaks to parents about online safety and parental controls on online devices. She teaches children about how to stay safe should they use digital media at home.

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should:

n expand children's vocabulary even further, such as by introducing more descriptive words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2503559 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10191710 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 4 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 2019 and lives in Dagenham, Essex. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, seven days a week, except for family and public holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine 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 childminder took the inspector on a learning walk around all areas of the setting to explain how the early years provision and curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection, and took account of written feedback from parents. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector assessed the effectiveness of safeguarding and care procedures, and sampled relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

15 June 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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Inspection activities

15 June 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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