Spurr, Christina Helen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 6 June 2011

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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 ensures that all children are highly valued and included in this safe, secure and caring environment. Parents comment positively about the quality of care their children receive.  Children enjoy a wide range of activities that are suitably challenging and capture their interest. This helps them to be fully engaged and maintain interest through the positive interaction from the childminder.  The childminder continues to improve her practice through regular self-evaluation. The views of parents and children are regularly sought and are used to shape her continuous improvements.  Children benefit from a childminder who has a good understanding of how children learn. This supports focused planning for children's next steps in learning.  Children are encouraged to talk about what they are doing. The childminder talks with them throughout the day. She models language and repeats words to promote

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan carefully enough to help children adapt to changes in the environment, such as their introduction to the new family pet.  The childminder does not always give parents information about how they can effectively contribute to and be involved in their children's learning and development.

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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

 focus more precisely on planning when supporting children in adapting to new changes in their environment  strengthen the ways in which parents can actively contribute to and extend their children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, a sample of policies and children's learning journeys.  The inspector read comments from a selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child. The childminder's teaching is consistently good. She uses her qualification well and has an established programme of enhancing her knowledge and understanding through accessing relevant courses and training. This has a positive impact on children's learning. Children's progress is effectively monitored by the childminder, ensuring any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and targeted support is put in place. She works in partnership with other professionals to enhance all aspects of children's learning and development. The childminder shares information with the parents but does not always provide ideas to support their active involvement in their child's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy songs and rhymes using props, such as figures of small aliens and a small globe of the world linked to their favourite song. Children's language and communication skills are supported through these activities. The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical skills in effective ways. Children count out the total number of grapes available and place them into two equal piles. They then re-count the grapes to ensure they have the same amount. Children also count and use numbers as they play and sing. The childminder provides a wide range of experiences for children, which promotes their investigative and explorative skills. As a result, children engage in activities for extended periods of time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and form close bonds with the childminder. Children have many opportunities to build on their independence skills. For example, even young children help prepare their own snack. They choose from a selection of fruit and practise their coordination skills as they slice them. The childminder provides a wide range of learning experiences that reflect different children's cultures. Children learn about how people are all different from each other, helping them to understand and show respect for others. The children enjoy activities that boost their self-esteem and confidence. With help, they write or draw a picture depicting something positive they like about their friend. These are displayed for all the children to see. The childminder responds well to children's individual needs, helping them to feel safe and secure. Good behaviour is promoted by the childminder and she uses consistent, clear and age-appropriate messages. Children enjoy

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

daily opportunities for exercise through visiting the local park, attending playgroups and using local walks. This helps to promote their health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. Children's next steps in learning are clearly identified through regular observations and assessments. Children learn the key skills needed for starting school, including building their self-confidence and good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416943 Local authority Essex Inspection number 996280 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Chelmsford. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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