Bowman Julie Kay

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2015 22 April 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children play in a very organised, adaptable and well-planned environment that promotes all areas of learning extremely well, both indoors and outdoors. This results in children making exceptionally good progress.  The childminder provides plentiful and wonderful challenges according to how children learn best. This is because the childminder knows children incredibly well.  The childminder makes very good use of experiences through local outings, such as the farm to extend children's learning further. Highly productive use is made of the resources in the setting to enrich children's learning and understanding of their experiences.  Children have many opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles through hygiene procedures, healthy diets, exercise and fresh air. Physical activities are fully extended to richly promote their physical well-being.  The childminder extensively promotes consistent practices with her assistant. She

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This provision is outstanding

continually evaluates her own and her assistant's knowledge to ensure continuity for children. Training for safeguarding and paediatric first aid ensures ongoing development for the assistant.  The childminder uses a very effective assessment programme to track and check children's development. She works cohesively with parents to provide an educational programme that highly stimulates children's interests and motivates them to learn at home and in her setting.  The childminder makes safeguarding children a priority. She has a comprehensive safeguarding policy, which she shares with parents and her assistant to promote children's well-being.

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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 excellent experiences for children to explore and develop their senses, for example, by extending the range of resources available to younger children during water play to enrich their exploration and experimentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder, her assistant and children playing in the indoor environment and talked to the childminder about her use of the outdoor area.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents through testimonials.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation as well as other essential documentation, including suitability checks.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder cleverly uses the local community to enhance children's experiences. For example, she watches road repairs with children, introducing complex language, and discussing the process and materials used. Children's language is extremely well supported. The childminder is very aware of how communication develops and how to support effective understanding from an early age. The childminder provides an outstanding balance of learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. For example, children explore and experiment with messy play, such as jelly swamps. Activities, such as water play, are extremely inclusive, encouraging all children to fully participate. There is scope to develop this area even further, by introducing innovative ways to continue to enhance children's messy play or exploration with water. Planned and spontaneous activities have a significant impact on children's understanding of numbers and shapes.

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who attend. This is outstanding

They link flat and solid shapes with blocks and things they see in the world around them, such as doors and windows. These experiences provide children with a wealth of opportunities to develop the skills for future learning.

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outstanding

Children are very settled and confident. They receive exceptional support to explore their surroundings with reassurance and independence. This promotes their emotional well- being extremely well. Children make very positive attachments with the childminder. She takes time to settle them and creates a strong sense of security. She uses information from parents to nurture children, according to their individual care needs and how they learn best. Children gain very positive experiences about other people's values, languages and celebrations in culture and religion. This helps them to value other's individual needs and differences. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. The childminder is inspirational in her use of the environment and makes extremely effective changes according to children's needs. Therefore, their safety is highly promoted but still allows for independence and choice.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly motivated to provide families with an outstanding service. She shows a high regard and understanding for the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. There is a very strong emphasis for ongoing training. She enriches her skills and knowledge by attending numerous courses and self-study programmes. For example, she updates her knowledge through publications about new and innovative practices. The childminder's training and professional qualification impacts positively on children's ongoing care and learning. The fully embedded self-evaluation highlights her extremely positive practices and identifies further areas for improvement. Parents share very positive views about the childminder, commenting on the vibrant experiences children receive. Parents play an important role in providing consistent learning experiences at home. The childminder encourages them to share ideas linked to children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103685 Local authority Essex Inspection number 855675 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant, who is her husband. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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