Childminder in Southend on Sea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 2015 21 November 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's teaching is strong. She is well qualified, has a very good knowledge of the statutory requirements and understands how children learn and develop.  Children are very well supported to develop the characteristics of effective learning. This helps them to cope well when faced with challenges in their learning. Children become less reliant on adults and highly motivated to engage in new learning experiences.  Children are very well supported when they start in the setting. The childminder is flexible and uses a range of very effective strategies to help children to feel safe, secure and settle quickly.  The childminder has developed very good partnerships with schools to support information sharing and cooperative working. This help to ensure that children's needs are met as they move between the settings.  The childminder plans activities and experiences that are developmentally appropriate

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This provision is good

and include all seven areas of learning, both indoors and outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder asks children questions in quick succession without giving them time to consider their answers and respond to her.  Sometimes, the childminder undertakes tasks for children that they are capable of doing themselves.

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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

 provide children with time to think about their answers and respond to questions that are asked  extend opportunities for children to develop independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting that are used for childminding.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, qualifications and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. Health and safety policies and procedures are evident in practice and all legal requirements are met. Observation, assessment, planning and tracking systems are robust and ensure that any additional needs or gaps in children's learning are recognised and addressed. Partnerships with parents are very good and effectively support continuity of care, learning and development. The childminder is highly reflective and encourages children and parents to share their views with her, helping her to develop her practice and meet children's needs. The childminder accesses training to extend her knowledge and understanding, which also has a positive impact on her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy leading their learning in an environment that excites and motivates them. The childminder understands the importance of ensuring that they have periods of uninterrupted play. For example, she allows children to play freely when they become engrossed in exploring ways to transport sand and water using a variety of vessels and implements. The childminder observes children closely. She uses her observations to assess their needs and to plan their next steps in learning. She has purposeful conversations with children and encourages them to express themselves. Children are confident communicators who learn how to use new vocabulary in context. The childminder helps children to learn about and appreciate the natural world around them on visits to the local park and beach. Parents are viewed as partners in learning and shared plans are developed so that children's next steps are supported at home and in the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop trusting and warm relationships with the childminder and are very happy in her care. They behave extremely well and show consideration for each other and the environment through their cooperative play and understanding of rules and routines. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs. She gently reinforces her high expectations of them and reminds them how to stay safe. This helps children to think about ways to keep safe and they develop an awareness of possible risks. The childminder helps children to develop self-care skills in readiness for school. They learn how to dress themselves and help to keep their play areas tidy. Children enjoy doing things for themselves but are happy to ask the childminder for support when they need it. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles very well and helps children to thrive. She provides nutritious and balanced meals and ensures that children take part in regular exercise. They enjoy visits

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

to local groups where they develop a sense of community and meet other children they will go to school with.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are very well equipped with the skills they need for school when it is time for them to move on from the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423040 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 852378 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The setting is open from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The setting provides funded early 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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