Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 29 November 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 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 strong relationships with the parents and shares information to promote children's learning at home.  Children learn about healthy eating and how exercise promotes their good health. They follow good hygiene routines and learn skills to become independent.  The childminder teaches children to share and take turns. They learn good manners and how to be kind to each other.  Children behave well in the setting. The childminder promotes good behaviour by using positive reinforcement, encouragement and praise.  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 provides to promote children's learning in her own setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder displays few examples of the written word to enable children to identify their resources and to learn that words have a meaning.  Although the childminder regularly seeks additional training opportunities she does not access training in a variety of formats in order to maximise the availability of courses.

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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 the already good provision for literacy and language development, for example, by including more labelling in the childcare environment  explore a wider variety of training opportunities to enable access to courses for the development of a targeted programme of professional development.

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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 questionnaire 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

Babies and 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 development in partnership with parents. She provides opportunities for young children to develop their skills in communication and language. The childminder does this by talking to them and asking them questions about the things they do at home. Children learn about mathematical concepts as they learn to identify the colours and shapes of construction bricks. The childminder extends their learning by introducing simple counting and she promotes their small physical movements as they build a small tower. Children see the written word in their environment on posters on the wall but fewer labels are present on their resources to help them to understand that words have a meaning.

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good

Children form warm and close attachments to the childminder. They make friends with each other and socialise with other children and adults as they visit other providers. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in her garden and on walks in the local community. Children visit local facilities and groups where they experience activities that further extend their development. The childminder helps children to gain the knowledge and skills they need when moving on to other settings and school. They learn positive attitudes to others as they experience diversity in the world around them and explore the inclusive resources in the childminder's home. She provides a homely and welcoming environment where children feel safe and comfortable. The childminder understands how to keep children safe. Also, she knows how to protect those with special dietary needs and allergies.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to providing a good standard of service to children and their parents. She evaluates her service and takes account of the views of parents and children through useful questionnaires. She shares information about children's development and routines through daily diaries and through verbal feedback 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. 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. However, although the childminder seeks additional training she does not yet explore the various types of training available, for example, through courses on the internet, and this slightly reduces her professional

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292992 Local authority Essex Inspection number 877795 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in a house in the village of Great Wakering, Southend-On-Sea, Essex. She operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm all year round, except for 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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