Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 26 April 2012

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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

 The childminder has an extensive understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, which supports her strong practice. Children make rapid progress, responding to her inspiring teaching and planning.  The childminder is especially skilled in enhancing children's communication skills. She knows the importance of modelling language and uses agreed strategies to help children convey their wants and needs effectively. Children make rapid progress after being in her care for only a short time and demonstrate they are becoming confident talkers.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder strives to provide a home from home for each child and helps them quickly settle in her care. She works with parents to develop a shared approach to help children learn both with her and at home. This contributes well to children's outstanding progress in all areas of their development and

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This provision is outstanding

their general well-being.  The childminder knows the children in her care very well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. This allows children to be spontaneous in their choice of activities. They learn to be independent, are eager to explore and motivated to learn and make excellent progress.  The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding procedures is excellent. She places a high priority on children's safety both at home and when out and about. As part of the daily routine, the childminder teaches children how to both identify risks and take actions to keep themselves safe from harm.

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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

 continue to raise knowledge and skills to an even higher level, enhancing children's experiences and providing inspiration to others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the house and talked with the childminder.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated a teaching activity.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn through play. She realises that her own highly effective teaching skills have an excellent impact on children and this contributes to their rapid progress. The childminder's highly accurate observations and assessments identify where any children may need extra support. Her swift intervention and planning for their individual needs enables her to help children to make the best possible progress in their development. She welcomes children into her family home and provides a wealth of stimulating activities and toys that interest children of all ages. Children arrive enthusiastically, ready to play and learn. They especially enjoy being outside where they investigate the natural world around them. Children use magnifying glasses and take great delight in learning about various mini-beasts that they discover. The childminder plays alongside the children, and by skilfully questioning and

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who attend. This is outstanding

commenting, is able to inspire children to experiment and try out new ideas. For example, building on a shared story about dinosaurs, children excitedly dig for dinosaur bones buried in sand outdoors. The childminder extends their investigations successfully by suggesting they attempt to identify and draw different types of dinosaurs, enhancing their experiences and creativity even further. This is one of the many ways that the childminder supports children's excellent development and provides a solid base for their future learning.

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outstanding

Children are extremely happy and contented. The childminder is exceptionally skilled in developing strong bonds with all children, helping them feel secure and confident whether at home or visiting the local community. The childminder has high expectations and works hard with parents to ensure a coordinated approach is taken to children's care and well- being. For example, the childminder shares her excellent, age-appropriate strategies for encouraging children's positive behaviour. This results in children quickly understanding what is expected of them. Older children are outstanding role models for those younger than themselves. They follow routines and demonstrate good table manners at mealtimes, which have a great influence on others, who naturally copy and learn this behaviour effectively. Children independently choose their own activities from the excellent choice available and attend to their self-care needs.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder's approach and understanding of her responsibilities for children's learning and well-being is outstanding. Self-evaluation is central to her reviewing and identifying areas where she can improve children's experiences. She monitors children's progress diligently and uses her observations and knowledge exceptionally well to inspire children to learn at all stages of their development. She appreciates the value of working with other settings where children attend to complement their learning. The childminder values training opportunities and undertakes extensive personal research. Nevertheless, she aspires to improve her knowledge even further to benefit children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431801 Local authority Essex Inspection number 853255 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Loughton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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