Sweetman, Nicola

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 October 2015 10 April 2012

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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

 Teaching is consistently good. The childminder provides children with a range of learning experiences which challenge and motivate them to learn. All children make ongoing progress in their learning and development and are prepared well for their next stage in learning, such as school.  The childminder is proactive. She has updated her knowledge and expertise after returning from maternity leave. She works effectively with other providers to gather information about changes to legislation and current trends. This has a positive impact on the good quality teaching offered to the children in her care.  Children enjoy selecting items of interest from a range of good quality resources. Toddlers immerse themselves in play. They become highly engaged as they explore water and watch intently as it flows down tubes. The childminder skilfully supports this interest, by allowing toddlers time to complete their chosen tasks.

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This provision is good

 Children learn skills that will support their next stage in learning, such as being independent. Toddlers learn how to dress appropriately when accessing the outdoors. Children are encouraged to help set out activities and follow simple instructions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The partnership with parents could be strengthened even further to ensure a consistent and complementary approach towards helping children make best progress.

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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

 strengthen the partnership with parents to ensure a consistent and complementary approach towards helping children make best progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and evidence to confirm the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke with the children and took account of parental opinion through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to teach children and keep them safe. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. Effective processes ensure that identified risks are minimised. New systems to record children's achievements have recently been put in place. These encourage parents to give regular updates to the childminder about their child's learning at home. The childminder reviews the ongoing progress made by children termly and shares these overviews with parents. Self-evaluation practices are continuous and effective. These include the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder consistently observes and assesses children's progress during play. Parental relationships are good. The childminder shares all documentation with parents. Children thoroughly enjoy sitting comfortably with the childminder as they read stories and look at books. The childminder uses a good tone of voice to engage children and asks a range of probing questions to gauge their understanding. Toddlers develop good counting skills as the childminder models mathematical language during play. Toddlers speaking skills are developing well. The childminder skilfully talks to children, which motivates them to try to copy her. The childminder instinctively re-pronounces words during conversations, which clarifies her understanding of their wishes. The childminder fully understands the children capabilities and offers support where needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children move confidently around the childminder's home. The well-qualified and caring childminder provides activities that inspire them to learn. She uses the information provided by parents to help settle children that are new to her setting. Children build meaningful relationships with her. Toddlers use this secure relationship to explore their new surroundings. They seek out the childminder when feel anxious or tired. The childminder knows children's daily routines well and ensures that their well-being is promoted effectively. Successful strategies foster children's good behaviour and build confidence and self-esteem. Children receive consistent praise for their efforts, which motivates them to do and learn more. She plans a variety of visits in the local neighbourhood to support children's understanding the community where they live. The childminder supports children's personal development well. Children regularly attend local

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

groups and learn how to make friends with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Toddlers are very motivated to take part and learn more. Children develop a good range of skills that help them to be ready for school. They learn the importance of being respectful towards each other and their possessions. Children enjoy playing group games. They learn how to take turns and share resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434292 Local authority Essex Inspection number 853513 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Rochford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and 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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