Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities to help keep children safe from harm. She attends regular safeguarding training to help keep her knowledge up to date. She knows about a wide range of safeguarding issues that may affect children and families. n The childminder describes her intent for the curriculum across all the areas of learning. She knows how to observe and assess children's progress and plan for their next steps in learning. She describes how she will support children to manage their behaviour and feelings. n The childminder explains how she works in partnership with parents. For example, she talks about sharing information with parents, keeping them updated about their child's progress and any concerns she may have. She understands to work with external agencies to support children to make progress in their development. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice. For instance, she has

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This provision meets requirements

met the previous actions set at the last inspection. She undertakes mandatory training to support her professional development. n The childminder describes how she will support children to develop independence to manage their own care needs. She explains that she will encourage children to eat healthy meals and take part in regular exercise outside. n The childminder understands how to support children to learn about the wider world and respect others. For example, she describes how she will teach children about various festivals and offer children food from other cultures.

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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 EY303165 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10309405 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 17 August 2023

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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 The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 July 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

2 July 2024 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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