Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted about significant changes to her health that may affect her suitability to care for children. This is a breach of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) requirements. n The childminder does not appropriately risk assess her premises to make sure that all areas are safe and suitable to care for children. For instance, the childminder's garden is unsafe to use due to dangerous hazards, such as a broken climbing frame and fence. Furthermore, the childminder does not carefully consider the risk that an uncovered pond in her garden poses to children's safety. n The childminder does not ensure all required documents are available for inspection. For example, although the childminder was able to provide evidence of when she completed her first-aid training course, she was unable to provide evidence of a valid first-aid certificate. This is a further breach of the EYFS

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requirements. n The childminder demonstrates appropriate understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to plan a range of activities to support children's development and how to monitor children's progress. n The childminder understands her role in identifying possible signs of abuse. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns to safeguarding professionals in order to protect children's welfare. n The childminder demonstrates clear awareness of the importance of working in close partnership with parents to support children's learning and development. n The childminder is aware of the importance of offering an inclusive service. She discusses the value of information sharing and collaborative working with other early years professionals to promote children's future care and progress. n The childminder is aware of the benefits of forming good relationships with

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children and helping them to behave in a positive way. She demonstrates appropriate knowledge in relation to implementing clear boundaries and building children's self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder displays clear knowledge in relation to obtaining a wide range of information from parents about individual children's needs, interests and current stage of development when they join. She discusses how she intends to use this information to support children's personal development and emotional well-being.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

improve knowledge of events and circumstances that need to be notified to Ofsted, with particular regard to changes in health that may affect suitability 07/09/2023

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Due date

implement effective risk assessments and remove potential hazards and dangers in the garden to help to protect children's safety 07/09/2023

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Due date

ensure required documents are available for inspection, this includes evidence of a valid first-aid certificate. 07/09/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303165 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10301221 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 0 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates from 7am until 6pm from Monday to Friday and the occasional Sunday, for most of the year. She holds a childcare qualification at level 6.

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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 the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed different areas of the childminder's home and garden to assess if they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder about the safeguarding and welfare requirements and how she intends to deliver a varied curriculum. n A range of essential documentation was viewed. For instance, the childminder's public liability insurance certificate and qualification certificates.

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Inspection activities

17 August 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

17 August 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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