Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 October 2015 3 June 2015

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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 offers interesting activities, which support children in learning new things and helps them to make as much progress as they can.  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 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.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents. She talks with them about activities and successfully supports them in extending their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established the partnerships with the other settings that children also attend to provide a more consistent approach to children's learning.  Opportunities for continuous professional development to underpin the already good knowledge and teaching of the childminder are not maximised.

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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

 extend partnerships with other early years settings to fully support all children's ongoing development, share identified gaps in their learning and promote early intervention before children start school  target professional development opportunities to further enhance the already good knowledge and teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the house and talked with the childminder.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated a teaching activity.  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. She shows a true commitment to making continuous improvements to her service and has successfully addressed all actions set at her previous inspection. The childminder values training opportunities and undertakes personal research. Nevertheless, she aspires to improve her knowledge even further to benefit children in her care. The childminder is aware of the benefits of sharing information with other early years providers that children attend. However, she has not yet explored ways of strengthening these partnerships in order to support consistent approaches to children's learning.

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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 that children are developing consistently in line with that expected for their age 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 make independent choices in their play and show a great confidence in their relationships with the childminder. They are very much at home in the childminder's care. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children to play and explore. She helps them to take responsibility for their own safety by encouraging them to tidy up when each activity is finished. 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.

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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 EY239195 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1017254 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Brentwood, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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