Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility in protecting and safeguarding children from harm and neglect. She knows the procedures to report any concerns, including allegations, to the relevant agencies. n The childminder ensures she keeps all the required mandatory documentation. For example, she maintains current public liability insurance and her first-aid certificate is up to date. n The childminder knows how to carry out risk assessments to help identify potential hazards in her home and when on outings. She recognises her responsibility to supervise children and maintain a safe environment for them to play in. n The experienced childminder understands how to provide children with a wide range of learning experiences. She knows how to observe, assess and monitor children's learning. She is aware of completing the progress check for children between the age of two and three. The childminder understands the importance

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This provision meets requirements

of using this information to plan a curriculum that will help children achieve the best possible progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of preparing children for their next stage in learning. She values working in partnership with other settings, including schools, to complement children's ongoing care and education. n The childminder understands how to promote and positively manage children's behaviour. For example, she explains how she would encourage children to be kind, share and respect each other. n The childminder knows how to support children's healthy lifestyles. She recognises the benefits of providing children with opportunities to be healthy and physically active. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of working with parents, and establishing two-way communication, to promote continuity of care and support children's learning. n The childminder understands how to reflect on her practice to develop it further.

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This provision meets requirements

For example, she maintains her knowledge and skills through undertaking regular training.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 504303 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10316913 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 11 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder works all year round. She receives funding for the provision of early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 her evaluation of her setting. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector viewed documentation on request. n The inspector checked areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for children and discussed risk assessment. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she evaluates her service and provision and keeps her knowledge updated. n Although there were no children in the early age range on roll at the time of this inspection, there were children on roll who were over the age of five years.

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12 March 2024 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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