Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 26 January 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 is kind, affectionate and friendly. As a result, children quickly settle and form strong emotional attachments to the childminder.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of children's interests and developmental levels. This enables her to plan and provide activities that motivate all children to learn and provide good levels of challenge. Consequently, children of all ages are making good progress.  The childminder manages children's behaviour very well and she is always ready to support and comfort them when needed.  The childminder provides healthy, balanced snacks and meals, which promote children's good health and meets their individual dietary needs.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her own practice by identifying relevant training courses to attend and gains ideas and advice from local childminding groups.  The childminder has strong relationships with the parents. She shares a range of

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This provision is good

information with them and regularly discusses their children's progress and learn about their children's experiences at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to see numbers and labels outdoors to fully support their development of early mathematical 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

 extend the teaching of mathematics using the outdoor environment, to strengthen children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations of children's play and learning in the home and garden.  The inspector checked evidence of safeguarding knowledge and took account of the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at all available documentation as part of the inspection process.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as recorded in written letters.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is effective in her teaching and provides good learning opportunities for children. Younger children develop their early communication skills by engaging and repeating words and phrases with the childminder. The childminder spends time playing with children and supporting their speaking and listening skills. She reads to the children and has books available for them to explore alone. The childminder encourages children to count and sequence as they play. As a result, this extends their mathematical skills. The childminder plans garden activities that include skittles and imaginary play with the dolls. However, outside learning does not always cover mathematics. The childminder and the children interact together well and clearly have fun. Children are progressing well in all areas of learning as the childminder identify children's next steps effectively.

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good

The childminder's home is clean and well equipped. The childminder regularly assesses risks to keep children safe from harm. She helps children to form healthy habits by encouraging them to eat a nutritious diet. The childminder supports the children's emotional well-being securely. For example, children enjoy frequent cuddles and receive positive praise when they are kind or use good manners. The childminder takes the children on outings to toddler groups, other childminder's houses and nature walks in the field. As a result, children develop good social skills, grow in confidence and enjoy activities that enable them to explore the natural world and learn about road safety. This helps to develop skills to prepare children for when they go to school or pre-school.

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provision is good

The childminder clearly understands the learning and development, and safeguarding requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She maintains a good range of policies which she shares and discusses with parents. The childminder has attended child protection training. Therefore, she has a good understanding of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about the children in her care. The childminder is reflective in her practice and actively seeks the views of parents, children and childminding groups when deciding what she could improve in the setting. This enhances the outcomes for children's learning and well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283780 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 856263 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 26 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Grays, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Wednesday, 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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