Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2015 19 April 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 uses her years of experience to teach children through play. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant are both successful in taking up the opportunities to build on what children know and can do.  The childminder and her assistant use skilful teaching to extend children's thinking. Children use the magnifying glasses to study things, such as the building blocks, hands and leaves in the garden, up close.  The childminder and her assistant both have a secure knowledge of the child protection requirements. They know how to implement their procedures to ensure children's safety. They work with families on safeguarding issues to ensure children only go home with people the childminder has been fully informed about.  Hygiene procedures are effectively implemented to help children learn to be responsible for their self-care. The children have a very good understanding of why they need to

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This provision is good

wash their hands and need few reminders to do so.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She sets herself targets for improving the experience of children. For example, by encouraging the parents to comment on children's assessments and to give her feedback on children's learning at home so she can use this in her planning.  The childminder maintains her skills through training and helps her assistant to develop her skills as well. As a result, they are both skilled in teaching children and understand the learning and development requirements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather sufficient information from all other early years settings that children attend to fully inform her about children's achievements.  The childminder and her assistant are not implementing the trampoline procedures consistently enough to help children learn about safety and risk.

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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 effectiveness of assessments by making sure information from other early years setting that children attend is always sought and used  extend children's understanding about their own safety by consistently explaining and applying the safety procedures, when using the trampoline.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the kitchen/diner, playroom and garden. She reflected on children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector, childminder, assistant and children had conversations at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation relating to the day-to-day organisation of the childminding service, children's progress and self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder and those spoken to at the inspection.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of others aged over 16 years, living and working in the home.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistant use children's interests well to plan activities that they enjoy. They have lots of fun with the number tiles, showing their very good maths skills. Children thoroughly enjoy the water play. They fill and pour water from the container and the childminder helps to extend their understanding of quantity as they look at the measurements on the jugs. The childminder shares picture books with the children, helping them to develop their early interest in stories and reading. This helps to prepare children for their future learning in school. Children use the chalk board for drawing. The childminder supports a child who asks for help. She listens attentively and asks questions about the drawing, which encourages the child to add detail using imagination and descriptive language. The childminder works with parents to find out what children know and can do when they first start at her setting. She tracks children's progress effectively

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who attend. This is good

using her observations. However, she is not routinely taking account of what children do in other settings that they also attend, to support their rapid progress.

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good

The childminder and her assistant are highly effective in helping children behave well. Parents say that they are firm and have a fair approach. They say this has improved children's behaviour at home and helps children to get along with others. Children are consistently encouraged to share toys and to take turns. The childminder and her assistant reinforce these messages effectively and provide plenty of praise. This builds children's confidence. The childminder ensures children have plenty to drink during the day; she encourages them to wear hats and sunscreen in the hot weather. In addition, she arranges outdoor activities under the shade of the tree, so the children benefit from the natural shade. The childminder maintains safe areas for play. Although the trampoline is closely supervised, children are not learning about the safest way to play. This is because they are not reminded to close the zip on the safety net and, sometimes more than one

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good

child is allowed on the equipment at once.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her duty to fulfil her responsibility for meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Children are protected because those caring for them both have up-to-date knowledge about how to manage any accidents swiftly. The childminder keeps parents informed about children's progress and makes sure she shares assessments with them. She ensures her assistant's quality of the teaching supports children's learning by coaching and with supervision. The childminder reviews the policies that underpin the practice. She shares these with parents so they have a very clear understanding about her service. The childminder has a very good understanding of special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has many years of experience caring for children with complex needs and working with others to support families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204220 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 864076 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987, and lives in Grays. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder also provides long-term care for older children with complex needs.

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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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