Oliver, Julie Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2015 27 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

 Children respond very positively to the childminder's friendly, reassuring approach. She gives particular importance to working with parents to help their children settle in and feel safe in her care. Consequently, children develop a good sense of emotional well- being.  The childminder gathers information about children's starting points from their parents on entry to enable her to accurately assess their learning needs.  The childminder provides a good range of suitable activities and resources for children. This enables them to learn in different ways, acquire new skills and make good progress. The childminder effectively interacts with children. She chats easily to them, explaining things well to develop their understanding.  Children attend various groups in the local community where they socialise with others of their own age. These experiences help to prepare young children for the move to

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This provision is good

nursery and school.  The childminder manages children's behaviour very well and keeps clear, consistent boundaries. Children smile with delight as she praises them for their efforts which effectively boost their confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's monitoring of children's progress is not always fully effective to help her to identify their next steps in learning precisely to promote their progress even further.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to be more involved in supporting their children's learning at home.

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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 ways in which children's progress is monitored to help plan their next steps in learning more precisely to further support their continued good progress  develop parents involvement to increase supporting their children's learning at home to promote more opportunities for shared learning.

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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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years and checked the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from the recent parent surveys.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures successfully. This underpins the safe and efficient operation of her service and helps to ensure the well-being of children. She has a good knowledge of safeguarding and understands her duty to protect children. The childminder can recognise signs of abuse and neglect and knows the correct procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. She tracks children's progress to ensure they are making good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder forms positive relationships with parents and makes links with other settings children attend. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided and that their children thoroughly enjoy going to the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning efficiently, using good quality teaching skills. She plans worthwhile activities that help children to develop their concentration and enjoyment of learning. The childminder makes good use of activities to develop children's counting and colour-matching skills. She gently reinforces children's language and helps them to become confident communicators. Consequently, the childminder motivates children very well to learn through their play and start to solve simple problems. The childminder asks parents about their children's abilities, for instance, when they start. Also, she completes progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years. She gives parents detailed feedback about their children's involvement in activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children establish a positive and affectionate relationship with the childminder and they are confident and secure emotionally. The childminder provides children with a stimulating, yet homely environment in which to play and learn. She provides a good variety of age-appropriate toys and resources that are easily accessible. Children show good levels of independence. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of eating healthily and supports them to make healthy food choices. Children have good opportunities to be physically active while they play in the childminder's garden or make use of local parks. The development of children's social skills and self-confidence is given high priority. Children enjoy going to toddler groups with the childminder. They develop positive socialisation skills as they learn to share and take turns. The childminder encourages children's awareness of their community and world through local walks and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

planned activities. Consequently, children develop a positive respect for others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children gain independence as they make choices and begin to manage their personal hygiene needs. The childminder consistently supports all areas of children's care and development. Children benefit from lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder and they become confident in their abilities. Consequently, they develop the key skills to prepare them well for their move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290498 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 861378 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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