Anderson Cheryl

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 August 2015 2 February 2011

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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

 Teaching is outstanding because the childminder astutely knows children's learning needs. She starts and maintains rigorous assessments of their skills, expertly identifying their starting points and next steps in development. Additionally, the childminder successfully plans activities across all areas of learning. As a result, children flourish and speedily progress their skills.  The childminder inspirationally meets children's different learning styles. She provides them with a wide range of resources, educational outings and excellent activities, both indoors and outdoors. Children learn to appreciate nature, animals and their community. They show great interest and attitudes towards their own learning.  The childminder is very welcoming and displays strong bonds with children, who fully enjoy their time with her. She is attentive to their emotional well-being and accurately meets their needs. As a result, children are comfortable, happy and settled.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder astutely introduces children to healthy lifestyles. She provides them with nutritious meals and support in learning to manage their hygiene needs. Children participate in daily outings, exercise and explore all weathers. They especially enjoy exploring parks, jumping in puddles and watching nature changing throughout the year.  The childminder has great knowledge and robust procedures to safeguard children. She participates in regular child protection training and expertly monitors children's welfare and well-being. As a result, they are safe and protected in her care.  The childminder maintains an inspirational culture of reflective practice that involves parents and children. She evaluates all aspects of her services and continuously analyses ways to further enhance children's experiences and learning. Consequently, all children's outcomes are highly promoted.

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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

 expand on the already innovative ways to engage all parents in children's ongoing learning by obtaining even more detailed information from them about children's learning at home, in order to promote their continuous support even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play, interacted with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation. She reviewed evidence of household members and the childminder's suitability, and also looked at a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy, food hygiene and first-aid training.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through questionnaires and reference letters.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures and discussed how she monitors her services for children.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder plans unforgettable activities and teaches children skills for life. She has an excellent understanding of child development. Therefore, children are continuously challenged. The childminder skilfully expands on children's interests. For example, a play dough activity is expertly extended across all areas of learning. Children choose educational themes and benefit from direct teaching opportunities. For example, their latest interest is the cafe area which has been outstandingly resourced to promote their imaginative play. Furthermore, the childminder uses the area to teach children a wide range of skills. She knowledgeably completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, fully involving parents. Parents receive regular updates about children's learning. However, there is scope to extend parents' engagement even further by ensuring that they share even more detailed information about children's

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who attend. This is outstanding

learning at home. Literacy and numeracy teaching is fully embedded in activities and routines. Therefore, children confidently master the skills they will need for school.

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outstanding

From early days, the childminder involves parents in sharing detailed information about children's care needs and personal requirements. Practice is very inclusive as play areas, meals and routines are expertly tailored to suit all children. Children's social skills are exceptionally well promoted. They participate in playgroups and participate in regular play dates with other childminders. The childminder expertly teaches children what is right and wrong, through her appropriate boundaries and house rules. She is a great role model for positive behaviour and good manners. The childminder enthusiastically praises children's achievements to boost their confidence and self-esteem. She is very attentive and caring towards children. As a result, they behave exceptionally well. Children learn to keep safe through the childminder's exceptional interaction with them during play. They learn about their future experiences at school so when the time comes, they are ready to progress on.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is very knowledgeable regarding the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She competently documents her practice and fully promotes all health and safety requirements. As a result, risks are minimised and children can safely play. The childminder inspirationally introduces parents to her policies, educational programmes and routines. This directly contributes to the excellent management of her provision. The qualified childminder invests in ongoing training to further her knowledge, skills and actively implements new ideas in practice. Children's progress is expertly monitored and promoted. Therefore, their emerging needs are astutely identified. The childminder has built strong links with the children's centre, the local authority and other settings children attend. She has an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and children's needs are meticulously met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248247 Local authority Essex Inspection number 860287 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Harlow. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year old children.

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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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