Childminder, Out-of school day care in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 12 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 is caring and attentive to children's needs. Her home is welcoming and inclusive. She provides a broad range of resources and plans her activities well. The childminder's interactions have a positive impact on how children and babies settle.  Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant. They form strong and positive relationships with them both. This helps to promote their emotional well-being.  The childminder offers nutritious food options at mealtimes to contribute towards children's good health. She makes good use of local parks to promote children's physical well-being.  The childminder's and her assistant's effective two-way flow of information keeps parents informed about their child's care arrangements and activities that their children have enjoyed.  The childminder interacts well with children. Her positive interactions effectively support

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This provision is good

children from a young age to enhance their communication and language skills.  The childminder effectively praises children's achievements and encourages them to keep trying so that they are successful in completing their chosen tasks. This supports children to be confident in their abilities and it helps to promote their high self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's regular assessments of children's learning are not yet sharply focused on tracking their achievements to promote their rapid progress.  The childminder's approach to her professional development is not focused enough to support her to achieve exceptional teaching practice.

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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

 strengthen the already good assessment procedures to provide a more rigorous and precise system to meticulously track children's progress  focus more precisely on promoting a highly focused programme of professional development, in order that teaching skills and practice continue to improve.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector saw a range of relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and household members over 16 years of age.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant about how they update their skills and knowledge.  The inspector saw all parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant know the signs that would cause them concern about a child's welfare. They update their knowledge of safeguarding procedures and follow detailed policies to ensure children are always well protected. This helps to keep children safe from harm. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant to ensure consistent good quality teaching for children. She conducts thorough risk assessments of the environment to help her to minimise any hazards. This supports children to be able to play safely in their environment and on trips to the local parks. The childminder provides parents and other settings where the children attend with regular information about children's progress. This helps to provide consistency of care and learning for children. The childminder welcomes feedback from others, including parents and children, to help improve her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good teaching skills. She regularly observes children and plans activities to support their good progress. She encourages younger children to look at their puzzle pieces and think about what they need to complete their picture. Children concentrate well at this task, they solve problems and successfully work out which pieces they need. The childminder expands the experiences that children enjoy well. Babies develop strong hand-to-eye coordination. They practise posting, stacking and mark making using chunky crayons. She ensures that there is plenty of space for babies to move around and that resources and toys are within easy reach. Children respond to the childminder's probing questions to help them think for themselves. Parents comment that they are very happy with the service the childminder and her assistant provide.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant have good relationships with children and they are happy and settled in their care. They make good use of outings and visits to local groups to provide opportunities for children to mix socially with others. Children confidently embrace new situations which helps to prepare them for changes. They have good opportunities to play outdoors and take part in physical activities. The childminder plans purposeful outdoor experiences to embrace the different ways in which children like to learn. This helps to promote their development and support their healthy lifestyles. Children behave well and they respond well to the childminder. They follow simple rules, such as helping to tidy up. They know that it is kind to share and take turns. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them and teaches children about road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's outcomes are good. They develop independence, are confident to talk to adults and make progress appropriate for their age. Children gain the necessary skills they need for their move to nursery or to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202905 Local authority Essex Inspection number 864054 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 12 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 1993 and lives Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. At times, the childminder works at with an assistant.

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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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Telephone number

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