Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2015 10 March 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 supports children's good learning and development through effective observation, assessment and planning for their individual needs.  The childminder plans a wide range of good quality activities to challenge and engage children in their learning so they make consistently good progress. The childminder gives high priority to developing children's communication and language skills, skilfully introducing new vocabulary during play and routine activities.  Children are settled and they relate well to the childminder. She follows their individual routines during the day, promoting children's emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder keeps children safe, and checks both the home and the outdoor area on a daily basis. She involves the children in the evacuation procedures for the home on a regular basis, so they know what to do in the event of a fire or an emergency.  Children's physical well-being and health is supported well as they use the garden daily

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This provision is good

for outdoor play, go for walks and visit the local park.  The childminder has good relationships with parents, which means children settle well and their emotional well-being is effectively supported.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice to ensure children receive good quality care and education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's partnership working with other early years settings, which children attend, are not fully maximised to enable her to complement the learning that takes place across other aspects of children's lives.

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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 arrangements for information sharing and partnership working with other early years settings, which children attend, in order to identify children's needs, complement the learning already taking place and support them in making progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing in the downstairs area and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, the childminder's self-evaluation details and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is confident in her teaching and provides children with a broad range of activities across the seven areas of learning. She gives children choices, encourages them to make decisions and she follows their interests in their play. Consequently, children are motivated to learn. Language development is supported through role play where children act out at being doctors. During the play the childminder talks to the children, so that they develop their language and conversational skills. The childminder takes children to the local toddler groups enabling them to mix with other children and make friends. The childminder knows how to support children in preparation for their next stage of development, including school. For example, children learn how to hold pencils and make marks from an early age. The childminder encourages children to count, order and sequence as they play. As a result, their mathematical skills are extended.

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good

Children's self-esteem blossoms with consistent interaction, well-organised activities and the freedom to make choices about their play. The childminder is caring and fully supports children in forming emotional attachments. This provides a solid foundation for their personal, social and emotional development and helps children to be ready for their transfer to pre-school or school. The childminder gives good attention to ensuring children are kept healthy. For example, she makes sure children wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. This support and guidance means that children develop confidence in their self-care and follow good hygiene routines. They participate in a varied range of activities, which positively contribute to their physical fitness. Children have access to the childminder's garden, where they are able to use the ride-on toys to develop their physical skills and enjoy daily exercise and fresh air. Children's achievements are

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good

valued and they are praised for their efforts. As a result, their behaviour is good.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good awareness of the safeguarding requirements. She has attended safeguarding training and has good knowledge of child protection procedures. As a result, she is able to protect the welfare of the children in her care. She is proactive in identifying her training needs and ensures that she has a valid first-aid certificate so she has the up-to-date skills to deal with any accidents children may have. Furthermore, she ensures that household members are suitably vetted. She has effectively addressed the recommendations from her last inspection. She continuously observes children as they play and assesses each child's achievements to identify learning priorities to provide interesting and challenging learning experiences. The childminder has positive relationships with local schools and other early years settings. However, at present there are no firm systems in place to enable her to fully complement the learning that takes

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provision is good

place when children attend more than one provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334902 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 820631 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 10 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank 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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