Childminder in Southend on Sea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2015 16 November 2009

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Assessments of children's development are not used with maximum effect, to plan very precisely for children's next steps in learning, so that they make rapid progress.  The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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It has the following strengths

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder skilfully questions children to extend their learning and develop their thinking skills. The childminder knows the children well and provides a wealth of opportunities and experiences to support every child in their learning.  The childminder gives clear priority to supporting children's communication and language skills. She models language clearly and introduces new vocabulary wherever possible during activities.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly provides parents with information about their children's development, and gives them ideas for activities to do at home to promote continuity of learning.  The childminder supports children's physical, personal, social and emotional development extremely well. She is caring, sensitive and skilled in helping children to form secure emotional attachments. This, in turn, nurtures children's independence,

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It has the following strengths

confidence and overall well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She follows rigorous safeguarding procedures and effectively manages risks in her home to promote children's safety and wellbeing.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure a current paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained at all times.

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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

 sharpen the focus of observations and assessments, and use them to plan even more precisely for children's next steps in learning, so that children make rapid progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held at all times (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held at all times (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities inside.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training, and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder places a high focus on children learning through play. She provides stimulating and challenging experiences which cover all areas of learning. Through her observations and assessments of children's development, she gains an accurate understanding of children's skills, abilities and progress, and identifies what they need to learn next. However, she does not always use this information with maximum effect to target activities very precisely, so that children make rapid progress towards more specifically identified goals. Nevertheless, children make good progress and are gaining the skills needed for their future learning. The childminder asks children challenging, age- related questions as they play, to motivate their thinking. She encourages them to learn about number and weight in fun cooking activities, such as making crispy chocolate cereal cakes. Children enjoy having stories read to them by the childminder, which supports a

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Children show they are happy and enjoy their time in the setting. Children's artwork is displayed around the home, helping to promote their sense of belonging. The childminder encourages children to be active and independent explorers, as they help themselves to a good range of resources that interest them. Children are supported to develop good hygiene practices and the childminder provides healthy food choices at mealtimes. Children's behaviour is age appropriate and they respond well to the childminder's calm manner and praise for their achievements. Children spend time in the fresh air every day and visit local parks and beach on a regular basis for physical activity. The childminder carries emergency contact details and first-aid equipment when out of the home. As a result, emergencies are dealt with quickly and confidently. However, due to an administrative error, the childminder has not attended the specifically required paediatric

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first-aid training. However, the childminder has been an active member of St John's Ambulance for 13 years, and has a very secure understanding of how to treat children in the event of an accident. Therefore, the impact to children's well-being is significantly minimised.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding. She regularly attends training sessions that refresh her knowledge regarding children's safety and welfare. For example, she has recently attended training about child protection to ensure she is up to date with current legislation. She regularly evaluates the quality of her setting and considers how she can make improvements. This demonstrates her commitment to continuous improvement. The childminder works closely with other settings where children attend. She discusses their development with staff and provides activities that will support children to make further progress. Consequently, children make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their learning, which is usually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149126 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 874938 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 16 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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