Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2015 2 March 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

 Children form secure and caring attachments with the childminder and her family. The childminder gives frequent praise and encouragement to effectively promote their confidence and self-esteem.  Children make good progress from their starting points because the childminder understands how to support their learning at different stages. They are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility with regard to protecting children in her care from abuse and neglect. She has a good range of policies and procedures and knows what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare.  Children play in a safe environment as the childminder carries out regular health and safety checks to assess the suitability of the indoor and outdoor areas, resources and equipment they use.  The childminder thinks carefully about the quality of her practice. She is realistic in

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This provision is good

identifying targets for development. She is very aware of her strengths and how she can continuously drive further improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always successfully engage and encourage parents to promote their children's continued learning at home.  Partnerships with all the other early years provisions that children attend are not always used to best effect to maximise learning.

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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

 strengthen partnership working with parents, so they have even more opportunities to support children's learning at home, in line with the next steps identified through assessment  build further on the links with all other settings children attend so that relevant information is more consistently shared to provide continuity and hasten children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor learning environment and looked around the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector viewed the children's development records.  The inspector saw evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her family, self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is skilled at identifying children's interests and uses them effectively to help them make good progress. She has a secure understanding of how to use conversations to promote children's thinking, listening and speaking skills. For example, children go to the library to choose books about dinosaurs. They become confident as they learn and say the different names of the dinosaurs and describe in detail what they eat. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to be creative. They access a wide range of pretend play materials and art resources. This enables them to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas. Children demonstrate good hand control as they hold pencils and paint brushes correctly to carefully write letters and numbers. The childminder uses her observations to inform her planning and provide children with challenging opportunities for learning. Parents are regularly kept updated on their children's activities

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who attend. This is good

through conversations and the daily diaries. They contribute information to help the childminder assess each child's starting points. However, the childminder has not considered sharing more precise ongoing information about children's next steps to help parents to be more involved in supporting children's learning at home.

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good

Children adopt healthy lifestyles as they learn about the importance of a good diet and are encouraged to be physically active. Children have good opportunities to play outside in the garden and at local parks. They use equipment that helps them to develop their coordination and balance. The childminder provides careful explanation to help children become aware of how to keep themselves safe. Children confidently explain what they need to do if they hear the smoke alarm and know the telephone number for the emergency services. Children's behaviour is managed effectively by the childminder as she encourages them to be polite and develop good social skills. They become independent at managing their own personal care, such as going to the toilet and dressing themselves. The childminder talks to children about school and what they can expect. All of this helps children to be emotionally and physically ready for starting school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her knowledge about child development gained from her relevant qualification, to support her practice. In addition, the childminder attends a variety of training events and cluster meetings to ensure she keeps updated on current childcare issues and trends. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and her activity programme to ensure there are no gaps in learning. She understands how to work in partnership with other professionals involved in children's lives to continually promote their care. However, her partnerships with some of the other early years provisions that children attend are not as strong.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201958 Local authority Essex Inspection number 864051 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Basildon, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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