Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2015 10 October 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 develops strong relationships with children. They look to her for reassurance and when they need their personal needs met throughout the day.  Children's physical needs are addressed very well. The childminder recognises when babies and very young children are tired and provides a comfortable, safe place where they can sleep.  The childminder works very well with her co-childminder to oversee the work of their assistant. Effective supervision arrangements and ongoing training opportunities are provided to help her improve the effectiveness of her practice.  The childminder ensures children have an active voice and provides good opportunities for them to share their views on the service she provides. This helps children to know that their opinions count and their comments are valued and acted upon.  The assistant complements the work of the childminder very well. She is well qualified

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This provision is good

and joins in with children as they play, making comments and suggestions to extend their skills further. This highly motivates them and they become deeply involved with their activities. Children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough rich opportunities to express their thoughts and ideas during some activities.  The childminder has not yet fully considered ways to enhance her teaching skills and knowledge to an even higher level through appropriate professional 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

 provide even more opportunities for children to be imaginative and represent their ideas and thoughts  extend the programme of professional development so it is focused more precisely on key areas of practice that improve teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of the suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works effectively with her co-childminder and assistant to reflect and review the quality of the setting and the range of activities and experiences provided. This ensures resources and equipment echo children's interests and accurately matches their stage of development. Children's assessments are analysed well. This helps to ensure any intervention to meet children's needs is identified at the earliest stage. The childminder understands the importance of liaising with external agencies to further address children's specific requirements, when appropriate. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder accurately describes signs and symptoms of possible abuse and knows who to contact should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. Effective risk assessments ensure all areas accessed by children are checked thoroughly and are safe for them to use.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder joins in sensitively with children's play, fitting in with their ideas. For example, children welcome her into their role play and make comments, such as, 'I can hear your heart beating', when they use a pretend medical kit. This helps to develop their communication skills. The childminder has good knowledge of how younger children learn and develop. She provides children with good opportunities to develop their physical skills for both large and small movements. For example, very young children enjoy crawling through the tunnel in the garden. Older children use crayons with confidence, which also helps to support their early writing skills in readiness for school. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder encourages them to contribute to initial assessments of children's learning, promoting their progress from the outset. Ongoing discussions take place, and information received is used well by the childminder to extend children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. She sits alongside them on the floor, supervising them very well as they play. This gives children confidence and motivation to explore the wide range of equipment available, both indoors and outside. The childminder meets children's physical needs well. Daily opportunities are provided in the garden and by accessing other outdoor environments located near her home. Children enjoy the freedom of exploring activities and being physically active in the fresh air. Children are supported well emotionally when they first start attending the childminder's care. For example, she gathers good quality information from parents, such as children's sleep preferences. This information is used well to maintain continuity for each child.

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Outcomes for children are good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She is an experienced practitioner who provides good opportunities for children to extend their learning and development. For example, children enjoy joining in with nursery rhymes. This helps them to make progress in their communication and literacy skills, preparing them well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338431 Local authority Essex Inspection number 862770 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside her daughter as an assistant and co- childminder.

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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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