Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2015 27 September 2010

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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 is caring, sensitive and skilled in helping children to develop secure emotional attachments. This enables children to develop self-confidence and nurtures their overall well-being.  The childminder's quality of teaching is good and supports children's development from an early age, especially in the areas of communication and language, physical, personal, social and emotional development. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning.  Priorities for improvement are identified in effective self-evaluation, which supports the childminder to improve further. She shares good practice with a network of other childminders and attends training.  Children's independence is very well supported by the childminder. She gives them lots of opportunities to become independent in managing their own needs. As a result, children are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies to engage parents and providers are not yet fully effective in supporting and complementing children's learning in the setting, at home or in school.  The childminder does not provide a wealth of opportunities for children to see and recognise familiar words, in order to further support this aspect of children's emerging reading skills.

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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 partnerships with parents and other providers to support a more consistent approach to children's learning at the setting, in the home and at school  provide even more opportunities for children to see and recognise familiar words, to further develop their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, evidence of the suitability of other members of the household and children's learning and development records.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continuously updates her own knowledge and reflects upon her practice, which results in good teaching for the children. She ensures that the children experience a wide range of activities that support their interests and help them to make good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of safeguarding requirements and understands what action to take in order to minimise any risks to children attending the setting. Inclusive practice is positively promoted. The resources available to the children reflect a diverse society and they learn through their activities about cultural and traditional events and special celebrations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors the progress children are making regularly to ensure they receive the appropriate support and challenge during activities. The childminder gives good priority to learning skills which will support the children's development in school. Children benefit from prolonged periods of uninterrupted time to play and experiment. This supports their imagination as they experiment with available resources and props during role play. Children eagerly mix paint to make new colours and use a variety of materials to decorate a witch for Halloween. During this activity, the childminder helps to support children's creativity and mathematical development very well. Children enjoy looking at and reading books with the childminder. However, she does not always provide opportunities for children to see words in their written form and to use them spontaneously or for a specific purpose. The childminder talks to parents about their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

child's progress and speaks to the local school when children are due to start. However, she does not consistently share purposeful information to fully complement children's learning at home and between settings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. She gains detailed information from parents when children first start. The childminder knows the children extremely well and effectively meets their individual needs. Children's health is promoted because the childminder is fully aware of any allergies or medical needs, and ensures every child is provided with a balanced, nutritious diet. Children behave well and are being well prepared for their future move on to school. They are aware of rules and boundaries, and the childminder promotes good sharing skills and cooperation with others. Children are able to take risks in safe surroundings. They have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills as they play in the garden and go out exploring local places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder completes an accurate assessment of children's progress between the ages of two and three years. She identifies targets to ensure children continue to achieve. All children develop key skills needed for their next stage in learning or when starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409668 Local authority Essex Inspection number 851025 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Wickford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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