Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2015 10 February 2009

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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 warm and affectionate towards children. She provides a welcoming, homely environment where children and babies are comfortable and happy. They are confident and self-assured as they play and explore.  Children and babies make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder implements an effective system of observations, assessments and planning. She uses her thorough knowledge of children's development to plan for their future learning.  There are successful partnerships with parents. The childminder effectively includes parents in the initial assessment process, by gathering information about children's current attainment levels. She obtains information about children's learning at home, in order to complement her teaching and foster a shared approach to learning.  The childminder is committed to professional development. She uses training and research well to enhance her knowledge and skills. As a result, she is well equipped to

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This provision is good

provide good quality learning experiences for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor area is less effectively planned to provide imaginative and varied experiences for children who prefer to learn outside.

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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

 enhance the outdoor area to provide rich and varied experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's progress and achievements.  The inspector viewed children's development records.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and the self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes sure she has up-to-date information about the local procedures for dealing with concerns about children's welfare. She maintains an environment that is safe and supervises children well to minimise the risk of accidents. Since the last inspection, the childminder has moved home. She has thoughtfully organised the new indoor play environment to ensure children can make choices and take decisions in their learning. She values ongoing training opportunities to further improve her knowledge and skills, and benefit children within her care. The childminder ensures that she regularly updates her paediatric first-aid qualification in a timely way. She uses the support of her local authority adviser and other childminders to share good practice at cluster meetings. The childminder is well aware of

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

the importance of sharing information with other early years practitioners if children attend other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is strong. Children are curious and motivated learners. The childminder is skilled at following the interests of children when providing activities to promote their learning. She demonstrates how to use resources as she joins children's games. She asks well-timed questions to extend their listening and thinking skills. The childminder also uses these opportunities to help children to count and use numbers within their play. The childminder attends regular community group activities, which helps to promote children's social development. Children use good quality resources and books. They take part in activities that broaden their understanding of different cultures and the diversity of the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a positive role model. She is enthusiastic in her approach and offers regular praise and encouragement throughout children's play. Children use good manners and show respect for one another. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and ensures that good hygiene practices are followed. Children gain useful independence skills as they learn to peel fruit at snack time. They benefit from regular opportunities to play outdoors in the childminder's garden, which promotes their good health. However, the outdoor area is less effectively planned to provide varied and imaginative experiences for children who prefer to learn outside. Children effectively learn how to keep themselves safe as they pick up toys to prevent tripping hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has high expectations for all children, which means they are supported to make good progress from their initial starting points. She provides a wide range of opportunities that give them the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, and in readiness for starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264180 Local authority Essex Inspection number 996639 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She currently works five days a week from 7am to 4pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also provides wrap-around care on an ad hoc basis.

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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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