Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 14 June 2010

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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 make good progress in their learning and the quality of teaching is good.  Children are happy and settled. They enjoy a warm and affectionate relationship with the experienced childminder. This contributes to the children settling in quickly and being confident and happy.  Children are active and inquisitive learners who enjoy their play. This is because the childminder used her good quality teaching skills to provide a wide range of interesting activities. These reflect children's interests and contribute to them making good progress. Children acquire the skills they need to support them in the next stage of their learning and the move on to school.  Children are safe in the childminder's care. She is fully aware of her responsibilities with regards to safeguarding children. She has a good understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and how to identify causes for concern.

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This provision is good

 The childminder strengthens children's awareness of differences in society, for example, by introducing books, resources and activities that promote their understanding.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to extend children's learning during activities.  The childminder does not always make the most of her strong relationships with parents, to gather detailed information about children's learning and achievements at home.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to extend children's learning during child-initiated play to help them make links between ideas and concepts  obtain even more information from parents about children's achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's dedicated playroom, kitchen and the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed how the childminder interacts with children in her care.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checks evidence of all adults' suitability and the childminder's qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good variety of resources that promote children's development. She uses her indoor and outdoor areas well to allow them freedom and choice. Children explore a range of sensory materials that promote their understanding of the world. For example, they use wet and dry materials to explore the properties of mud and water. The childminder is very playful in her interactions with children, which fully engages them and contributes to developing their concentration. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She reviews individual children's progress through observation and assessment. However, the childminder does not always extend children's learning during their play by introducing other concepts to help children make links between ideas. The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She regularly exchanges information with them to inform them about children's care and

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who attend. This is good

learning. However, the childminder does not gather as much information about children's achievements at home to complement her planning of activities and teaching.

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good

The childminder's home is a safe and welcoming environment where children gain skills of independence and become confident learners. They have daily opportunities to exercise in the fresh air to enhance their physical development. The children are happy, secure and enjoy being with the childminder. This contributes to the children developing confidence and enables them to form positive relationships. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for the children to mix socially with other children by engaging in trips, and stimulating activities at other settings weekly. She teaches children self-care skills, such as washing their hands before they eat. She takes full account of children's individual dietary requirements. The childminder checks her house and garden every day to assess risks in the childcare environment and she makes sure children stay safe on outings by making checks before they leave.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her skills, gained through her early years qualification at level 4. This helps her to promote children's care and learning to a good standard. She uses observations of children and tracks their progress and to ensure they are meeting all areas of development and making progress. This results in the childminder accurately monitoring children's progress to set targets and drive improvements for her childminding service. Documentation is organised well, with effective policies and procedures in place to support children's safety. She attends regular training to ensure she is aware of any recent research into childcare practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401052 Local authority Essex Inspection number 850327 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives Braintree, Essex. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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