Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2015 24 May 2012

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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 has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn, providing activities that reflect their likes and interests. She observes children and effectively uses her observations, together with information gathered from their parents, to identify and support children's next steps in their learning.  Parents are provided with meaningful, information about their child's ongoing learning and development. Parents are supported with ideas to enable them to become even more involved in their child's learning at home.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, which are effectively met. She understands her role and responsibility to ensure children are supervised, kept safe and well protected.  Children receive ample praise and recognition from the childminder for their contribution and achievements, which promotes their good behaviour and heightens

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This provision is good

their self-esteem.  The childminder has suitably addressed the recommendations raised at her last inspection. She shows a strong commitment to training. This demonstrates a positive approach to improving her professional development, in order to enhance the learning, development and care of the children in her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not use all opportunities to further enhance children's learning through their daily routines, such as mealtimes.  At times, children's literacy skills are not enriched as interesting writing tools and equipment are not always readily available during activities, such as role play.

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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 younger children's development even further by taking advantage of daily routines to extend their learning  extend the good educational programme for literacy, for example, by resourcing activities, such as role play, with a wider range of writing equipment and offering more opportunities for children to write for different purposes.

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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. This supports children in acquiring the skills they need for their future learning, such as starting school. Children explore the natural world, discovering its similarities and differences in relation to living things. They take part in planting activities and search for insects in the soil using magnifying glasses. The childminder extends children's language development through activities that link sounds to letters. However, the childminder does not always use every opportunity during daily routines to further extend children's learning as she interacts less with them during mealtimes. Activities led by the childminder allow children to practise writing letters of the alphabet. However, writing tools are not always incorporated into activities, such as role play. Therefore, children are not fully inspired to learn about making marks for a wider

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good

Children's independence is promoted well as they make their own decisions about what toys they wish to play with. As a result, children have the freedom to make decisions and instigate their own play. The childminder gives good attention to supporting children's transitions into the setting. Children follow regular routines that help them to learn about good hygiene practices and the importance of personal care routines. For example, they learn to wash their hands prior to eating. She gives good attention to ensuring children are kept healthy and they have plenty of chances to be active and take part in physical play outdoors. The childminder gives good attention to promoting children's understanding of safety. She involves them 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.

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provision is good

The childminder shows a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to implement these in her practice. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. In addition, through training, she knows which agencies she must involve if she has any concerns about the welfare of children. The childminder ensures that all adults in the household are vetted. She uses self- evaluation well and ensures that parents have regular opportunities to contribute their views. As a result, she successfully identifies positive ways in which to drive continuous improvement. The childminder fosters close partnership working with parents and others to promote a joined-up approach to meeting children's needs. This means that children experience consistency in their care, learning and development. The childminder also demonstrates a strong commitment to sharing information with a range of other

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provision is good

professionals, in order to ensure that appropriate interventions are secured and children continue to receive the support they need.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437002 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1007774 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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