Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder is in breach of the requirements as she has failed to inform Ofsted that a household member is working with her as an assistant. This means that children's well-being is compromised.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, the quality of education is good. The childminder and her assistant plan for the needs and interests of the children who attend, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For example, they provide stacking cups to encourage hand-eye coordination and play hopscotch to further support children's physical development. Children behave well, they are happy and settled.

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The provision is inadequate

Relationships between the childminder, her assistant and children are warm. The childminder and her assistant give plenty of time for children to become absorbed in an activity. For example, the assistant starts to sing a song about the different letters of the alphabet, introducing words that start with each letter sound. Children show fascination as they point to the letters they sing about. The assistant repeats the song several times to support children's interest in letters and the sounds they make.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to ensure that her assistant has had the necessary checks undertaken to ensure she is safe to work with children. At times, children are left in the sole care of the assistant, for example, while the childminder picks older children up from school. This puts children's safety and well-being at risk. n Generally, the childminder and her assistant support children's early communication and language. However, on occasion, particularly when working with children with limited speaking skills, they do not take opportunities to encourage children to communicate their needs and wants. n Children's behaviour and attitudes are well supported by the childminder and her assistant. For example, children are reminded how to behave well, and they are encouraged to persevere if they find something difficult. The childminder and her assistant model the use of good manners, which supports children to

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understand how to be polite to each other. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books. They enjoy snuggling up with the assistant in the garden to read a book about dinosaurs together. The childminder provides a range of books for children to access independently. This includes some books in other languages to promote the languages children speak, see and hear at home. The childminder encourages children to take books home to read with their families to help continue their learning at home.

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need to do better?

13 June 2023 n Children are encouraged to be healthy when they are with the childminder. They are invited to choose what snack they would like from a fruit bowl to help promote children's independence and healthy choices. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to be physically active and speak to parents about the importance of exercise for their children. They spend lots of time in the garden, which has a shaded area to allow them to be outside in all weathers, and they often take walks in the local area. n Parents report they have good relationships with the childminder. They feel the childminder gives them support and updates about their child's progress. Where children attend other settings, such as nursery or school, the childminder recognises the importance of building effective partnerships with other professionals. This helps to provide a consistent approach in children's care, learning and safety.

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need to do better?

n The assistant has been proactive in engaging in training to further develop her practice working with children. This includes attending training to support children with SEND. She receives support through regular supervision meetings with the childminder and demonstrates understanding of the policies and procedures that the childminder has in place.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not notify Ofsted that she has an assistant working with her so that their suitability to work with children can be checked. This is a breach of requirements and compromises children's safety and welfare. The childminder and her assistant have both attended safeguarding training, including training to support the safeguarding of children with SEND. They demonstrate understanding of the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm and how to report this if necessary. They demonstrate understanding of the importance of carrying out risk assessments in the home and other spaces they access with children. Both have completed paediatric first-aid training.

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Due date

ensure Ofsted have been informed of all assistants working with children so that suitability checks are undertaken. 27/06/2023

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should:

13 June 2023 n further develop strategies to support children's early language and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2599855 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10288967 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 10 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and is located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder is available to provide childcare on weekdays from 6.30am until 9.30pm, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant and holds a level 3 qualification.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of her assistant. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

13 June 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

13 June 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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