Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not receive the education to which they are entitled. The childminder demonstrates a poor understanding of how children learn. Children do not develop the knowledge and skills they need. They are not well prepared for the next stage of their education. The childminder has not taken steps to develop her understanding of an appropriate early years curriculum. She does not plan suitable activities for children. Children are not well supported in their learning and development.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not receive sufficient support to develop their communication skills. The number of interactions between the childminder and children is very limited. There are significant periods of time where the childminder does not speak to or play with children. When children do talk to the childminder, she does not engage effectively with them. Children do not have access to enough back-and-forth interactions to develop key speaking and listening skills.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. This is because she does not give positive reinforcement and praise at appropriate times. Children are unsure about what is expected of them. For example, as children start to play, the childminder will often tell them 'no' without clear reason, and she does not provide any explanation. This does not promote children's positive self-esteem. They are not able to freely explore and play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a limited understanding of what children need to learn. For example, she knows that children should learn to recognise numbers, but she is unable to plan activities that support children to gain the knowledge and skills they need. Children are frequently distracted by the television. As a result of the poor quality of education provided, children are not developing positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder knows that her teaching knowledge and skills are weak. Despite this, she has not yet taken steps to attend training to develop her skills. This means she has been unable to rectify the weaknesses in her teaching and is unable to meet the children's learning needs. n The childminder's premises are suitable to care for children. The garden is not used for childminding, and the childminder does not provide other opportunities to ensure that children have adequate time to play outside. Children do not have

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opportunities to fully develop their physical skills. n The childminder does not carry out assessments of the children's learning. She is not able to talk about what children know and can do. The childminder has not completed the statutory check on children aged two years to identify their next

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need to do better?

26 January 2023 steps. n The childminder does not find out about children's previous experiences. She does not track children's progress or identify what they need to learn next. The childminder has limited knowledge of children's developmental milestones. She is unable to recognise when children need additional support. Children do not have access to expert help where required. n The childminder does not find out what other languages children speak at home. She is unable to find out about their speaking and understanding skills in their home language. She does not establish gaps in children's English vocabulary. Children are not well prepared for the next stage of their education. n Parents say they are happy with the care their children receive. However, the childminder does not promote partnership working fully. For example, she does not engage and support parents by informing them of the progress their children

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need to do better?

are making. n The childminder does not plan activities that the children find interesting. Children's learning is frequently interrupted by the television. Planned activities are limited. When activities are planned, they often include watching the television or using an electronic device. n The childminder sometimes talks to the children. However, she does not understand how to teach new vocabulary to children. The childminder does not know how to check children's understanding so that children can apply their new language in their play. n The childminder does not support children's emotional and social well-being. Children are not freely able to explore or play with toys. The childminder will often interrupt play. She frequently tells children to be quiet. Children frequently play alone. n The childminder understands that children need to learn about similarities and differences. However, she does not plan opportunities for children to learn about

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different people and communities. Children have narrow experiences in her care, and this limits their opportunities for learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the procedures she should follow if she has a concern about the welfare of children in her care. She knows how to report her concerns to the local authorities. However, the childminder does not understand her responsibility to keep children safe online. She has not taken the necessary steps to ensure children are prevented from accessing inappropriate content.

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Due date

ensure an accurate understanding of every child's level of development is obtained in order to plan suitable learning experiences for them 20/02/2023

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Due date

ensure professional development opportunities are planned to obtain appropriate knowledge and skills about child development 20/02/2023

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Due date

obtain and demonstrate appropriate skills to interact purposefully with children and to help them learn communication skills 20/02/2023

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Due date

ensure all devices are adequately controlled to safeguard children from inappropriate content 10/02/2023

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Due date

ensure behaviour management strategies are developed in a way that does not damage children's self-esteem 10/02/2023

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Due date

ensure children have opportunities to learn about differences between themselves and others 20/02/2023

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Due date

ensure assessments are completed on children aged between two and three years and that information about children's progress is shared with parents. 20/02/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2582272 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10263163 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. She operates all week and all year round.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

26 January 2023 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

26 January 2023 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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