Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2015 6 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a safe, well-equipped home environment. It is carefully organised so that resources are readily available for children to be able to make independent choices.  The childminder completes frequent observations and assessments of children's learning and these are used to plan imaginative activities that incorporate children's interests effectively.  The childminder takes a positive approach to working with parents and other providers. A well-established relationship with the local nursery and primary school helps to ensure a collaborative approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder is highly committed to her work with children. Since her last inspection, she has completed a relevant level 5 qualification. She uses her increased confidence and knowledge well to support children's learning and development.  Parents comment positively on the childminder's setting. Written references and

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This provision is good

feedback consistently recommend her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a broad enough range of opportunities for children to learn about the wider world.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to learn about people, communities, faiths and cultures beyond their immediate experience.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated it with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation and discussed children's progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to her own continued professional development. She has successfully addressed recommendations from the last inspection, which has had a positive impact on her teaching. The childminder accesses a range of courses on a very regular basis in order to update her knowledge. Consequently, she keeps up to date with changes in early years practice, and adapts her provision where necessary. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children in order to monitor the quality of the service she provides. The arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that might cause her concern about children's welfare. She is aware of the need to pass on any concerns she has about children's well-being to the relevant agency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children are well supported in the development of their communication skills. The childminder consistently models and supports language acquisition. She takes children to toddler groups that focus on their communication development. The childminder carefully monitors children's individual learning needs and interests. She provides activities and resources that encourage exploration. Children benefit from well-planned activities across almost all aspects of the seven areas of learning that help them develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. However, they have less access to activities and experiences that teach them about the diversity of the wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Information gathered from parents helps the childminder understand the individuality of each child. Children form close relationships with the childminder as she sensitively supports their emotional needs and well-being. The childminder is affectionate, patient and nurturing, and children display their obvious attachment to her. The well-organised environment supports children's physical development as they move freely between the vibrant indoor and outdoor areas. Children of different ages learn to be sociable and play together well. The childminder gently supports children to become independent in managing their personal needs, such as using the potty.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and enjoy their learning. The childminder is able to recognise when children need support in their development. She shares information with parents and reviews children's progress regularly with them. As a result, any gaps in children's learning and development are accurately identified and closed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362765 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 863756 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Thorpe Bay. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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