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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder is attentive and caring in her approach. This helps children to settle quickly and enjoy their time engaged in a variety of activities. The childminder encourages children to lead on their own learning by following their individual interests. For example, children choose to engage in sensory play, where they explore a range of textures with their hands and feet. The childminder is a good role model in her interactions with children. Children receive praise from the childminder and gentle reminders about sharing resources. As such, children behave well when sharing toys.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from playing indoors, from regular play in the garden, from visits to the local parks and attending other community settings. The childminder supports children well in their speech and language development. She introduces children to new vocabulary, such as the names of dinosaurs. Children enjoy using props as the childminder reads stories to them, and they sing a range of rhymes. Children confidently read stories to themselves or to the childminder. They use their own words and develop sentences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of children's development and what she wants them to learn next. She is prompt to adapt activities for children of different abilities to ensure that they all can play together. n The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's previous learning and development when they first start. She uses this information well to plan for children's learning and extend on what they already know. This also helps the childminder to identify any gaps in children's development that need further support. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed her knowledge and understanding of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She has completed training, which has given her a positive insight into supporting children with SEND appropriately. n The childminder helps children to develop a sense of self. She talks to children

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need to do better?

about differences among themselves and their individual needs, and she helps them to learn about the differences in the wider community. Children access books that reflect diversity, and they learn about festivals from different faiths. n Children are keen to have their snacks and meals. They enjoy the healthy and balanced food that the childminder offers to them. The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of keeping their hands and teeth clean. She also works with parents to help them to support their children at home. n The childminder provides a good range of quality resources to promote children's development across all areas of learning. However, she does not make all play

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31 October 2023 resources easily accessible to children. On occasion, this means that children need adult assistance to locate what they want. This interrupts their focus and learning. n The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's learning and development, including the required assessments of their development. She helps children and parents with the transition when they move on to nursery part time and remain in her care. However, the childminder does not ensure that there is a regular two-way exchange of information to support children to reach their full potential. n The childminder has addressed the weaknesses identified at her previous inspection. For example, she now has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she wish to have an assistant work with her. In addition, the childminder has enhanced her skills for supporting children's speech and

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need to do better?

language development. This supports children of all abilities to be given a range of opportunities to develop their early communication skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate a risk to children's welfare. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she need to report a concern. The childminder has a good understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She ensures that the premises are secure. The childminder completes visual checks of all areas of her home and garden to identify and address potential hazards to children.

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should:

n build on partnerships with professionals at other settings that children attend by sharing information to fully support children's learning and development n enhance children's opportunities to access play resources more easily and independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2599855 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10303183 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2023

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Information about this early years setting

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

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her setting, including how she plans and provides activities for children. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching skills while she engaged in adult-led and children's free-play activities. n The inspector spoke to children, when appropriate, during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a sample of relevant and required records and documentation.

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Inspection activities

31 October 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

31 October 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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