Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2015 19 October 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 experienced and well qualified. She has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Children make good progress in all areas of their development.  The childminder is sensitive, kind and caring. Children form secure bonds with her and show high levels of confidence in her home. They freely play with toys and explore their environment with enjoyment.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model as she sets clear rules and boundaries. She encourages children to share, take turns and to be kind to each other.  Children develop good independence skills. The childminder effectively helps them to understand how to keep themselves healthy and safe.  The childminder successfully evaluates the quality of the service she provides. She takes account of the views of parents and children. This helps her to make continuous improvements to her setting.  The childminder has well-established links with the local pre-school and primary school.

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This provision is good

She promotes continuity in children's learning and a smooth transfer on to full-time education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give parents accurate and up-to-date information about her care practice.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage children to think and express their own ideas.

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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 information sharing with parents to ensure they always have accurate and up- to-date details about the care practice  extend opportunities for children to think and express their own ideas.

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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 her family, self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written testimonials.

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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. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe. She regularly attends safeguarding and first-aid training so she can deal with accidents and emergency situations. The childminder accesses local authority support, attends cluster meetings and liaises with other professionals to ensure she regularly expands and updates her knowledge. Information is frequently relayed to parents and the childminder asks them to share suggestions for improvement on a regular basis. However, there is potential for misunderstanding as the childminder does not always ensure that the information she provides to parents about her care practice is accurate and up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn in a bright and welcoming environment that is well planned to meet their needs and interests. The childminder provides a wide range of resources that stimulate children's curiosity. Children develop a good understanding of shapes, numbers and colours through play-based activities. They successfully develop their language skills through conversations, their love of books and using their imagination in role-play activities. However, sometimes the childminder is too eager to offer children an answer and does not always allow them enough time to think and express their own ideas. The childminder completes regular observations of children's achievements. She identifies the next steps in their learning and plans activities tailored to each child's stage of development. She monitors children's progress well. This enables her to quickly identify any gaps in their development and provide additional support when necessary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in procedures ensure that children are familiar with the childminder. This helps children become secure and confident in her home. Children's emotional and social development are promoted as the childminder spends her time directly playing with them. Children demonstrate caring attitudes as they play harmoniously together. They proudly display their artwork and eagerly help to tidy up the toys after use. Children take part in activities to mark cultural and traditional events. They develop an understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family experiences. Children follow good hygiene procedures and are given support to make healthy meal and snack choices. Children enjoy physical exercise and fresh air. They regularly go on outings to local parks and community groups. These experiences help to promote positive attitudes to exercise, and increase children's social skills and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are working comfortably within the developmental range typical for their age. Children are effectively acquiring the skills they need for their future learning and in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 560042 Local authority Essex Inspection number 869475 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Bicknacre, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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