Childminder in Southend on Sea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 December 2015 16 July 2012

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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 well-qualified childminder is an experienced practitioner. She uses her knowledge to provide children with plenty of learning opportunities. They obtain the skills they require to be ready for the next stage in their learning.  Children benefit from strong teaching that supports and challenges their learning through positive and purposeful interactions.  Children are well cared for and have formed strong attachments with the childminder. She knows each family extremely well and helps children to feel safe and secure. Children's emotional needs are well met.  The childminder has high expectations of the children and is clear about boundaries and acceptable behaviour. This supports children as they learn to behave well, respect themselves and consider the needs of others.  Children who require additional help are very well supported. The childminder liaises effectively with other professionals and children benefit greatly from the inclusive

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, opportunities to further extend younger children's use of new vocabulary are missed.  Strategies to engage parents are not yet highly effective in supporting and complementing children's learning in the setting or at home.

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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 younger children with a greater range of opportunities to use their newly developing language skills  strengthen partnerships with parents to support a highly effective and consistent approach to children's learning at the setting and at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and children's learning and development records.  The inspector spoke to one parent and took account of written comments from other parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well trained in recognising signs of abuse and clearly understands how to act should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She continually assesses any risks to children and takes effective action to minimise any hazards. She ensures that children stay safe and adapts the environment to take account of their individual circumstances. The childminder supports children to learn about their own safety. The childminder attends regular training and uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her setting, and consider where improvements may be needed. Written testimonials from parents are very complimentary of the childminder. They state that she is wonderful and caring, always listens and understands, and provides superb care. Parents would strongly recommend the childminder to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and reviews children's development. She monitors their achievements. This enables her to provide activities and experiences that successfully extend their learning. Consequently, all children make good progress. The childminder interacts well with the children. She follows their lead as she joins in with their play. The childminder provides a constant narrative of what she and the children are doing. This helps to continually engage the children and supports their listening and attention skills. A continuous range of resources is easily accessible. This encourages and supports children to make informed choices in their play and learning. Children have lots of fun experimenting with different textures as they stick different shaped foam stickers and use feathers to decorate cards for Christmas. Resources available to the children are used very well to encourage counting, sorting and problem solving, which they approach with

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children. She encourages polite behaviour and teaches young children valuable skills, such as how to share and take turns. Children's physical development is well supported and children move confidently indoors. They have lots of opportunities to develop their large-motor skills as they play outside in the fresh air on a daily basis. The childminder encourages children to choose from healthy and nutritious snacks and drinks, and uses this opportunity to teach children about healthy eating. Children have good opportunities to develop high levels of independence through consistent routines and the childminder's support. Children discover information about the world as they look at books and play with toys that promote positive images of people in society.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder completes an accurate assessment of children's good progress. She identifies targets to ensure children continue to achieve. Through effective encouragement, children are obtaining the key skills, attitudes and dispositions they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426298 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 874488 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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