Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 October 2015 3 March 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

 Children develop an understanding and show their awareness of how to keep themselves safe. They use scissors during a craft activity and tell the childminder, 'We must be careful of our fingers.'  Children show good communication and language skills and enjoy taking part in conversations with their peers. They also show that they are learning how to follow complex instructions during craft activities.  The childminder's home is clean, safe and well organised. Children move around confidently and are able to help themselves to a wide range of good quality toys and equipment.  The childminder has a wide range of meaningful policies and procedures in place which she shares with parents. She also ensures that all required documentation is maintained.  Children use their physical skills well as they push together and pull apart toy construction bricks to make a pretend cake for the childminder. They are able to use

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This provision is good

their imagination well and express themselves creatively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The initial information gained from parents about their child's learning is not always detailed enough to help the childminder raise children's achievements to a higher level.  The childminder does not always work as effectively as possible with other settings that children attend.

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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

 build on the partnerships with other childcare settings that children attend to more effectively support continuity in children's learning  enrich the initial information gained from parents about what their child knows and can do, so that the already good plans for moving children forward are developed to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder relating to children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's relevant training certificates.  Records shared with parents, such as contracts, policies and procedures were reviewed.  The inspector took account of the written views provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development, and welfare requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken safeguarding training and is confident about the procedures to follow. The childminder successfully and regularly reviews children's progress. She is able to identify any gaps in their learning and quickly put in place measures to narrow these. The childminder successfully uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice. She takes into account the views of parents and children through regular discussions and written feedback from them. The childminder is well qualified and maintains her professional development which has a very positive impact on the service she offers children. She attends a wide range of training courses and also meets with other childminders to develop her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's level of development through her regular observations of them at play. She uses this information to plan an interesting range of fun activities which provide appropriate levels of challenge. Young children are keen to learn new things and develop their skills. For example, they enjoy having a go at using scissors. They show good levels of concentration as they focus on carefully cutting craft materials alongside the childminder. Children are encouraged to make choices about what they would like to do. Older children confidently talk to the childminder about how they would like to go to the local park. Younger children have regular opportunities to extend their understanding of the world during visits to local toddler groups. Parents comment that the feedback they receive from the childminder is detailed and accurate. The childminder provides parents with information about how they can complement children's learning when they are at

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The good settling-in procedure means that children have the opportunity to become familiar with the childminder and her home before they start. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents regarding their children's interests and personal needs, including any dietary or medical issues. Children settle quickly into the childminder's home and are clearly happy to spend time with her and her family. Their behaviour is good and they show a caring and respectful attitude towards others. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks, which when needed, are adapted to meet any dietary requirements. All children are learning to independently meet their own care needs. For example, they know that they must wash their hands after messy play and before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education including, where appropriate, readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337509 Local authority Essex Inspection number 873318 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2010

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Telephone number

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

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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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