Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2015 31 March 2010

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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 plans for children's progress using her knowledge and understanding of their development gained from information obtained from their parents and her own observations.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents and shares information with other settings that children attend.  The childminder is keen to develop her professional skills by undertaking training and exchanging information with other providers.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promote their good health.  Children learn to share and take turns. The childminder promotes positive behaviour through praise, affirmation and encouragement. She teaches children good manners and kindness to others.  The childminder evaluates the strengths of her setting and the areas for improvement. She makes good use of local facilities to complement the educational programmes she

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This provision is good

provides to promote children's learning in her own setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use every opportunity to promote children's skills in number recognition and counting.  The childminder's garden does not reflect all areas of learning all year round.

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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

 enhance children's understanding of mathematics by increasing children's experience of numbers and counting through everyday activities  enhance children's experiences of the outdoor environment by ensuring that opportunities to enjoy all areas of learning are represented in the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children during planned and unplanned activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their comments and feedback.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's progress records, policies and procedures and training records.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder plans suitably challenging activities that take account of their abilities and interests. The childminder undertakes observations of the children and assesses the next steps in their learning. She offers children a choice of creative opportunities that encourage their thinking and imagination. For example, during a focused activity of making cards for Mother's Day, the childminder encourages children to make their own choices and express their individuality. The childminder promotes children's development in communication and language when she asks open questions, and repeats their responses, as they lead their own play. However, she does not make full use of opportunities to extend children's skills in counting and number recognition during everyday experiences.

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good

Children form positive attachments to the childminder and she displays photographs of their families to help them gain a sense of belonging and security. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of healthy eating and she knows how to protect those with special dietary needs. She provides children with daily opportunities for physical exercise in the fresh air. However, the childminder does not promote all areas of learning in her garden, all year round. Children enjoy socialising with others when they visit local groups to experience activities that further encourage their development. This gives them the confidence they need when moving on to other settings and school. They learn positive attitudes to others as they experience diversity in the local community and explore the inclusive resources in the childminder's home.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to providing a good standard of service to children and their parents. She works closely in partnership with parents and shares information to help provide continuity in learning for the children. She provides verbal feedback to parents about children's activities and achievements at the end of each day. Parents are very positive in their comments about the service the childminder provides. Children are safe in the childminder's care because she has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. They learn to keep themselves safe by following the childminder's caring instructions. She effectively assesses risks in her environment and on outings. She has undertaken training in paediatric first aid to ensure she can attend to minor injuries should they occur.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347685 Local authority Essex Inspection number 878308 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Basildon, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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