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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are committed to providing children with a welcoming and enjoyable place to learn. Children are warmly welcomed into the child-friendly environment. They have formed close bonds with the caring and kind childminder and her assistant. Children demonstrate they are enthusiastic to learn and eager to participate in the activities planned. They excitedly prepare for group painting activities. They know to wear aprons and show concentration as they mix the colours using their hands. They enjoy the sensory experience and show fascination as the colours change.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a varied curriculum that covers all areas of learning. Children have fun and lead their own learning. They play in a dedicated playroom. A wide range of good-quality toys are available, and children move around with ease, confident in their environment. The childminder and her assistant know the children well. Children play happily together, and they enjoy helping one another as they match puzzle pieces. They make cups of tea to share in the role-play kitchen, and help one another with their shoes as they prepare for outdoor play. Children demonstrate they are happy and that they have the independence skills to help them for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The quality of education is good. The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge through training opportunities. She demonstrates an ambition to develop the quality service she provides. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and has a secure knowledge of how this may improve outcomes for children. She encourages her assistant to attend training where possible, to ensure a consistent approach in caring for the children. n Parents speak positively of the care provided for their children. They appreciate the activity ideas they receive to continue their child's learning at home. Parents comment that they feel their children are safe, have fun and make good progress in their development. Parents say that they have good communication with the childminder, and they value the childminder's feedback on collection. n The childminder understands the importance of meaningful conversations with

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the children. She asks questions and is skilful in allowing them time to think and respond. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. Children engage visitors to the home in conversation, asking lots of questions and demonstrating their curiosity. n Children's creativity is well supported. They enjoy acting out real-life scenarios in the role-play area. Children enjoy planned group stories in the lounge. They use props and puppets as they interact and predict what happens next in the story. The childminder provides children with a selection of books within the playroom.

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need to do better?

9 March 2023 However, these are not easily accessible, and there is not a comfortable space for children to sit and develop their love of books independently. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages regular physical exercise, and children relish their time outdoors in the fresh air. They excitedly jump on the trampoline, counting their jumps. Younger children concentrate as they negotiate the slide. They enjoy healthy snacks of fruit and know the routine to wash their hands after playing in the garden and before meals. They can take care of their personal needs, with the childminder on hand to support as required. n The childminder teaches children about a wider community other than their own through planned activities. Children have access to a broad range of resources that reflect similarities and differences, and they prompt conversations about diversity. The childminder respects children's individuality. Children learn about

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traditional and cultural days through conversation and well-planned activities. n Children's behaviour is good. They have formed friendships and play well together. Children demonstrate good manners and have established close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. While the childminder is aware of the importance to support children's emotional development, there are fewer focused opportunities for children to learn about emotions, how to regulate their feelings and learn the vocabulary they need to express them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a sound understanding of their responsibilities to keep children safe. They have a good knowledge of possible signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider issues such as county lines and domestic violence. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow and who to contact should they have concerns regarding a child in her care. They both understand the importance of whistle-blowing and the procedures to follow. The childminder completes ongoing training to ensure her knowledge is updated. Children play in a safe environment. They are taught how to stay safe and healthy and learn how to take safe risks, with full support from the childminder.

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should:

n provide a comfortable space and more opportunities for children to expand their enjoyment of books n include more focused activities within the curriculum to support children's understanding of emotions and develop their vocabulary further, to enable them to express how they feel.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356442 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10280303 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 16 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with her and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder shared some documents with the inspector, including evidence of the suitability of persons working as an assistant. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents and children.

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Inspection activities

9 March 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

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