Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 October 2015 Not applicable

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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 promotes children's language development through her supportive interactions during daily routines and play activities. She talks to them about what they are doing, questioning children effectively and giving time for them to respond.  The childminder offers interesting activities, which support children in learning new things and helps them to make as much progress as they can.  The childminder knows the children in her care well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. This allows children to be spontaneous in their choice of activities. They learn to be independent, are eager to explore and motivated to learn and make good progress.  Children play in a secure, safe environment where the childminder completes daily safety checks and regularly reviews risk assessments to promote their welfare.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents. She talks with them about

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This provision is good

activities and successfully supports them in extending their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for continuous professional development to underpin the already good knowledge and teaching of the childminder are not maximised.  There is potential to extend the range of resources and experiences that reflect different cultures and backgrounds to promote children's understanding of the world further.

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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

 target professional development opportunities to further enhance the already good knowledge and teaching  extend ways of supporting children's growing understanding of family, the community and the wider world to broaden children's knowledge and reflect an inclusive ethos.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the house and garden and talked with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector reviewed the provider's self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, and is aware of her responsibilities in this respect. Self-evaluation is central to her reviewing and identifying areas where she can improve children's experiences. She monitors children's progress diligently and uses her observations and knowledge well to inspire children to learn at all stages of their development. She appreciates the value of working with other settings where children attend to complement their learning. The childminder values training opportunities and undertakes extensive personal research. Nevertheless, she aspires to improve her knowledge even further to benefit children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an interesting and stimulating environment, both indoors and outside. She knows the children well and ensures there is a good balance of planned and spontaneous play opportunities. Children receive good attention, have fun and are making good progress. Accurate observations show how children are developing consistently in their expected development bands and are acquiring skills for their next steps in learning. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She enthusiastically joins in their play, encouraging conversation and enabling children to talk about what they know. The childminder introduces counting, shape and colour recognition and early writing opportunities into activities. As a result, the childminder supports children's development well and provides a solid base for future progress and learning experiences as they move on to their next stage in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the warm and caring family environment. The childminder is a good role model through being happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages behaviour positively using praise and encouragement, and is consistent in her approach. As a result, children's behaviour is good. She takes time to give each child individual attention, so that they feel special and valued. Consequently, the childminder effectively prepares children emotionally for their future learning. She provides a varied range of interesting play experiences using resources that develop their independence, curiosity and encourage them to explore. However, there are fewer resources and experiences that reflect different cultures and backgrounds to promote children's understanding of the world further. The childminder promotes children's awareness of personal safety and risks well. She offers timely safety reminders that effectively teach

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder promotes children's independence and self-care skills well. For example, they are encouraged to feed and dress themselves and use the toilet with minimal support. These skills help to prepare children for the move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467911 Local authority Essex Inspection number 973420 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Buckhurst Hill. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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