Childminder in Barking and Dagenham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that supports children to make progress from their starting points in development. She explains the importance of supporting children to build on their existing skills and knowledge in all the educational programmes. The childminder understands the importance of evaluating the provision on offer, to ensure that the curriculum has a positive impact on children's progress. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the importance of supporting children to develop positive attitudes and behaviour. She explains the significance of teaching children to understand different emotions and learn strategies to manage their feelings and behaviour effectively. n The childminder is passionate and committed to enhancing her ongoing professional development. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and external professionals to keep children safe and

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This provision meets requirements

support children to achieve positive outcomes. n The childminder understands safeguarding and child protection. She keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as safeguarding. The childminder has a secure knowledge of contextual safeguarding concerns. She confidently explains the procedures she will follow when reporting concerns regarding children's welfare to keep them safe from risk of harm. n Teaching children to learn about their own identity, culture and belief is a high priority for the childminder. She explains the importance of supporting children to develop their self-confidence and self-esteem. The childminder discusses how she will teach children to develop respect and understanding for people with different backgrounds to themselves. She explains about the importance of supporting children to learn about diversity and equality to help them to develop their understanding of British values well.

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder shows a suitable understanding of how she will support children to develop healthy attitudes. She explains the importance of teaching children about healthy eating and maintaining an active lifestyle, to stay fit and healthy. The childminder also discusses the importance of supporting children to develop an understanding of oral health and the importance of brushing their teeth and visiting the dentist.

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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 EY540688 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10355034 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. In addition, the childminder holds a qualification at level 7.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability checks. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum.

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22 October 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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