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 Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

Children form warm and secure attachments with the childminder in the brief time of them starting in the setting. They arrive eager to engage with a stimulating range of activities, which are planned around their individual development and interests. Children are familiar with the routine. They have good levels of awareness and confidence to select play activities that interest them. Children play for long periods for their age. They are engaged and occupied in stimulating activities that support their overall development in general. Children's behaviour is good. They listen and respond well to the childminder's gentle guidance and instructions. For example, children eagerly help to tidy up.

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The provision is good

The childminder is skilful in her planning, preparation and assessment of children's development and progress. She is aware of the required assessments to undertake and to include parents in these. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's development at the time of them starting. In addition, she uses her ongoing observations of children's progress to deliver a varied range of learning, indoors and outdoors. Children make good progress in their language development, including children who speak English as an additional language.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's language development well. Children enjoy looking at books on their own or with the childminder for extended periods. The childminder supports children when they mispronounce words. She acknowledges children's home languages too and has learned some basic words and phrases from parents. n Children learn well about the behaviour that is expected of them. The childminder models good behaviour and kindness well. Children receive positive praise for their achievements and demonstrate good behaviour throughout their time in the setting. n Children happily lead their own learning from a young age. This helps to support their independence. Children enjoy imaginary play, such as in the home corner and when playing with toy animals and pretend people. n Children develop an interest for early writing. For instance, they use a range of varied materials, such as using a wipe board or making marks with chalk.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her accurate assessments of children's learning to identify areas where they need further support. She works closely with parents so they too can support their children's learning in their home. n Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. The childminder makes sure that children have easy access to drinking water to keep them hydrated. She engages with parents on what foods to encourage their children to eat and what to avoid, as they provide meals and snacks for their own children.

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need to do better?

3 May 2023 n Parental feedback is positive about the service that they and their children receive. They comment on the strong partnerships, which include the exchange of information. Parents say that their children have both fun and learning experiences to support their development. n The childminder reflects on her practice and demonstrates her commitment to continuous improvement. For example, she has gained relevant knowledge from training undertaken since her last inspection to raise her awareness of safeguarding children. The childminder welcomes the support of her local authority advisory team. This helps her to provide a good level of service for children. n Children access a range of books and props that help them to learn about differences through their daily routine. However, at times, when children learn about different community festivals, the childminder offers experiences that are not best suited for children's individual age and stage of development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with a broad range of quality learning experiences in her home. However, the childminder does not help children to build on their existing social skills and broaden their learning opportunities, such as by socialising with other children or attending other group settings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm and knows how to keep them safe. She carries out regular checks of her home and garden. This helps her to provide a safe environment and resources for children. The premises are secure and well organised. The childminder recognises when a child may be at risk and knows who to contact should she need to report any concerns. She also knows who she must contact if there is a safeguarding allegation against herself, her co-childminder or a member of her household.

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should:

n extend learning opportunities for children to learn about differences, diversity and the wider world, ensuring that these are delivered to reflect children's individual stage of development and understanding n provide children with opportunities to engage and socialise with children of a similar age to support their social development and in readiness for moving on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2536021 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10258244 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 1 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Barking, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder operates throughout most of the year, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She works with her daughter, who is also a registered childminder at the same premises. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the improvements she has made since the last inspection, with particular regard to the safeguarding of children. n The childminder talked to the inspector about her learning intentions for children and how she monitors their progress. n The inspector viewed a sample of required documentation and read feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

3 May 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

3 May 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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