Childminder EY278984

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands that she must continue to comply with the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She ensures that she monitors the ongoing suitability of household members to make sure that children are safe. n The childminder discusses the importance of planning a child-led curriculum based on children's ability and interests. She explains how this helps to keep children engaged and motivated. n The childminder understands the importance of having clear behaviour expectations, such as being kind to others, taking turns and sharing. She explains how she will support children to learn about their emotions and feelings and understand how their behaviour affects others. n The childminder discusses the importance of promoting children's confidence and independence, in preparation for going to school. For example, she plans to help children develop communication, physical and self-help skills. For example,

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encouraging children to put on their own coats and shoes before going outside or ask for help if needed. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles. For instance, she describes how she will plan daily opportunities for children to access outdoor play, to develop their physical and social skills well. The childminder also understands the significance of teaching children about their personal hygiene and healthy eating. n The childminder understands the importance of developing positive relationships with parents and carers. She explains how she will keeping parents informed of their children's care and learning development. She knows that effective parent partnership is paramount for children to achieve their full potential. n The childminder is aware of the importance of building partnership with external professionals. For example, she explains how she will work with the local authority inclusion team and early years adviser to ensure that all children

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receive the right support. n The childminder takes up training available to her for her own professional development. She identified that she needs to refresh her knowledge about younger children to more precisely target and plan individual children's next steps.

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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 EY278984 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10398063 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Rush Green, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The childminder operates her service each weekday from 7am to 6pm throughout the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she is meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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