Treais, Sharon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2015 19 January 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

 Teaching is consistently good. The experienced and qualified childminder establishes children's starting points before they begin. She uses this information to plan, observe and assess children to ensure that every child makes at least good progress.  Children are very happy and secure with the childminder and in the setting. They show strong levels of attachment and interact well with the childminder and their peers. This effectively supports children's emotional well-being.  The childminder skilfully talks to children which motivates them to try to copy her. Toddlers are developing a good understanding of language. They begin to use words to make requests and more-able children use simple sentences to explore their skills further.  The childminder ensures children are effectively safeguarded. She attends regular training in child protection, and updates her policies and procedures to reflect current

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This provision is good

practice. She knows what to do should she have concerns for any child in her care. Further to this, robust risk assessments and daily checks ensure children remain safe.  The childminder continually evaluates her provision, taking into account the views of parents and children to help inform change. This helps to support improvements within the provision, enhancing learning opportunities for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support older children to know and understand how to use a range of tools during play and activities.  The childminder does not always effectively engage with all parents to find out what children are learning at home or outside of her provision.

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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

 support older children further in using a range of tools effectively during their play  build on parents' opportunities to share how children learn at home and outside of the childminding provision, to achieve a fuller picture of children's abilities and achievements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of indoor and outdoor play activities, and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and has a good understanding of the statutory requirements. She effectively monitors and assesses the development children make. As a result, children make good progress given their starting points in their learning. Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder has ensured her policies reflect recent changes in legislation. As a result, children benefit from being with a practitioner who has up-to-date knowledge and delivers a good quality provision. Parents complete questionnaires and give their opinions on the quality of the provision. The childminder uses this information to reflect on and improve the service she provides. Parents' written comments share how well the childminder cares and supports their children to learn and develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She regularly assesses their development to plan appropriate and challenging next steps in their learning. The environment is well organised with a wealth of equipment and resources to support children's independent learning and play. Children begin to understand numbers and shape through their play. They count when playing hopscotch and talk about the shapes they see. They begin to solve problems as they work out how to put the track together. This learning supports them in readiness for the next stage in their learning, such as school. Children love to investigate and explore how things work. They move confidently around the house placing the magnet on a range of materials, commenting it will only, 'Stick to metal'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully manages children's behaviour. She fosters and role models turn-taking and sharing. She talks to children about listening and valuing each other. As a result, they behave well and have positive self-esteem. Children follow good hygiene routines and the childminder ensures she works in close partnership with parents to meet the dietary needs of every child. All foods are served at the table to encourage good manners and a social occasion. Children enjoy the outdoor learning environment. They engage in a range of play to enhance their physical skills as they climb, jump, and play on wheeled toys. Children learn to be safe, for example, as the childminder offers gentle reminders to not climb on furniture or chairs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the good skills that they need to be ready for starting school. They learn to be independent as they manage their own clothing from a young age. The childminder introduces children to the sounds letters make, challenging them to think of words that begin with these when out and about.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307330 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 861926 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder 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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