Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2015 9 March 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The children have formed very secure attachments with the childminder and one another. Children demonstrate very high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They are taught to respect each other's and value others' thoughts and opinions.  The childminder has built exceptionally strong partnerships with parents, other professionals and settings children move on to. This contributes to children's well-being and their excellent progress. Children enjoy visiting the local school to watch the Christmas play and look forward to joining in with the annual sports day.  All parents are extremely happy with the care their children receive and report that the level of communication is 'fantastic'. Parents mention that the childminder has surpassed all their expectations and has become a strong figure of stability in their child's life.  The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to express themselves and

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This provision is outstanding

to learn and talk about their feelings. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They share and take turns exceptionally well. Children are very kind and considerate to each other.  The children participate in a wealth of experiences where mathematics is a strong focus. For example, children count numbers of objects, solve problems and work out solutions for themselves. Children complete simple addition and subtraction problems with support. Children learn about shape, colour and size in developmentally age- appropriate activities.  The childminder evaluates and makes improvements to her provision on a regular basis. She regularly seeks children's and parents' views which she incorporates in her ongoing plans for continual improvement.

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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

 exploit opportunities for continuous professional development, to further children's excellent learning and interest in language and communication.

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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 held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation, a selection of policies and the children's learning journeys.  The inspector read comments by the parents and took account of their views.  The inspector talked to the children and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are very effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to promote children's safety and well-being. She regularly reviews her detailed policies and attends training to update her knowledge. She uses her knowledge of childcare extremely well to provide innovative and exciting learning experiences that capture the children's interest. The childminder works with an assistant at specific times during the day. She is vigilant to ensure both herself and her assistant attend training courses which update their knowledge and build on their professional development. The childminder is highly committed to maintaining the excellent levels of children's achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has a sharp focus on children's development in communication and language skills. She is in the process of updating her knowledge through a specific targeted training course. A rich and varied learning programme of activities is provided to incorporate children's specific next steps in learning. All children are happy, engaged and motivated to learn. The quality of teaching is of an exceptionally high standard. The childminder records precise and detailed observations, assessments and learning journeys of all children, including their own pictures. Children's excellent progress and achievements are tracked termly and shared with parents. The childminder has been highly successfully in engaging parents in their child's learning and they frequently contribute to their child's learning records. Children enjoy learning about instruments, what they are called, where they originate from and what sounds they make when played.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's healthy lifestyle is extremely well promoted through the nutritious options at snack and mealtimes and through the wide range of outdoor experiences offered. Children eagerly look forward to visiting the local farm and going on adventures and nature walks, including past the railway line and the river. They learn about the world around them through the wealth of experiences and opportunities offered. For example, they visit the local church to watch the organ being played and they enter village competitions for flowers and vegetables they have grown themselves. Children are included in assessing risks and learn how to keep themselves safe. This includes teaching the children online safety through the childminder's knowledgeable guidance. The childminder promotes a very high standard of manners and excellent hygiene with the children. Children rapidly learn to care for themselves and become confident and assured in their own abilities.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making excellent progress based on their starting points. This supports them very effectively to be ready for school. Children are extremely motivated and eager to learn and join in all learning opportunities offered. The childminder rapidly identifies any gaps in children's learning. Targeted support is implemented and includes recommendations from external agencies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 560199 Local authority Essex Inspection number 872379 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Halstead. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant. 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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