Utting, Emma

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2015 25 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder's educational programmes provide challenging and stimulating experiences for the children across the seven areas of learning. Therefore, they make good progress given their starting points and capabilities.  Children form warm, caring bonds with the childminder. She supports them to be emotionally secure and confident to explore their environment and meet new people.  The childminder supports children well with their independence skills. In addition, children visit the school environment, meet the teachers and attend events at the local school. As a result, they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to Reception class.  The childminder has formed successful partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information with them about their children's learning and how they can support their development at home. As a result, children benefit from consistency in their care and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development programme is not yet astute or sharply focussed enough to achieve and maintain outstanding practice.  The childminder does not always provide younger children with free access to early writing materials. Therefore, they have fewer opportunities to develop their early literacy skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen professional development plans, so that they are more sharply focussed and targeted, in order to achieve and maintain outstanding practice  enhance the provision for younger children to independently access early writing resources, so they have even more opportunities to develop their early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views from parents' testimonials.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a range of activities for the children in an exciting and stimulating environment. She covers the seven areas of learning well. Her planning of activities is tailored to the children's individual needs and interests. As a result, they make good progress. She routinely observes children in their play and makes accurate assessments of their capabilities. Children are supported well to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder speaks clearly, uses simple language and allows children time to think and respond. During an activity with toy cars she introduces new words into the children's play, such as quad bike and ambulance. The childminder provides a range of writing resources. However, they are often stored out of the younger children's reach and are only available when the childminder provides them in an activity. As a result, younger children who are less inclined to draw and write, have less

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who attend. This is good

opportunities to do so during their everyday play activities, to develop their early literacy skills.

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good

The childminder forms warm, caring bonds with the children. She provides settling-in sessions and obtains detailed information about the children's routines and care needs from parents before they start. Therefore, children experience a smooth move from home. The childminder provides the children with healthy snacks and asks parents to provide healthy lunchboxes. Children have regular access to fresh air and physical exercise. They enjoy trips to the local parks, toddler groups and dance to music. Children take part in emergency evacuation procedures, so they know how to keep themselves safe in an emergency. The childminder encourages children to develop an awareness of their own good hygiene. She supports them to wipe their noses and wash their own hands. The childminder supports children's good behaviour. She uses clear instructions and positive language, praising the children for their achievements.

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provision is good

The childminder keeps children safe and understands and implements the learning and development requirements well. She routinely checks her environment throughout the day and before children attend, to ensure that is safe. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate, so children are protected in the event of minor accidents and injuries. She regularly evaluates her practice and plans areas for improvement. She seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals on the quality of care she provides. The childminder attends training to improve her practice and skills. However, her professional development plans are not yet sharply focussed enough, in order to accurately identify her training needs to help her to achieve and maintain outstanding practice. The childminder has formed successful relationships with other childminders. She meets with them regularly to share ideas about good practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412360 Local authority Essex Inspection number 879744 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Braintree, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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