Childminder EY233468

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 1 March 2010

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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

 Children's vocabulary and communication skills are enhanced very skilfully by the childminder during daily routines and play activities.  The childminder provides a wide range of interesting play experiences which ignites children's curiosity. Children make choices as they decide what they want to play with. Resources and activities are easily accessible and children very confidently explore their surroundings to initiate their own learning.  Children are happy, settled and show a strong sense of belonging. They have formed close attachments with the childminder and other children.  Children's behaviour is exemplary as the childminder is a very good role model. She provides clear, age-appropriate guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour.  Partnerships with parents are valued by the childminder and she ensures they are fully informed about children's development. This ensures children's achievements are

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This provision is outstanding

celebrated and their development is promoted consistently.  Self-evaluation is central to the childminder's outstanding practice. She consistently reviews her strengths and areas where she can improve children's experiences.

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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

 continue to raise knowledge and skills to an even higher level, enhancing children's experiences and providing inspiration to others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the house and talked with the childminder.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated a teaching activity.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector reviewed the provider's self-evaluation form.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are highly effective. The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding procedures is excellent. She is very clear about her role and responsibilities. This ensures children are protected and kept safe from harm. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety, both at home and when out and about. Parental feedback is extremely positive and reflects gratitude for the care she provides. One parent writes about the childminder, 'She provides a loving, caring environment for our children after school'. The childminder maintains excellent standards for children because of her drive and ambition to sustain the very best care. She values training opportunities and undertakes extensive personal research. Nevertheless, she aspires to improve her knowledge even further to benefit children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children arrive happily and clearly enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder introduces a rich and stimulating range of planned activities, including art and craft. Children thoroughly enjoy socialising with other children. They develop highly positive relationships with each other and settle well. Children freely express their views and say they 'really love coming to the childminder's home'. They genuinely enjoy the activities and playing with friends. Children in the early years age group are very well supported by the childminder. They relax or are active according to their needs. During their time at the setting, children continuously engage in conversation with the childminder, using and developing their communication skills very effectively. The childminder chats to them about activities they have enjoyed at school and about significant events in their lives, for example, recent school achievements. As a result, she knows each child exceptionally well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children relate extremely well to the childminder, who has a clear understanding of their individual care needs. On their return from school, children quickly settle into the routines of the setting. They behave exceptionally well, are polite and respect the rules of the setting because the childminder makes these very clear. She values highly children's views and opinions, which builds their confidence and self-respect. During teatime, children sit together chatting to each other and to the childminder. Children are encouraged to follow excellent hygiene routines. They have a very good understanding of keeping healthy and safe, and respond well to the childminder's high expectations. The childminder effectively promotes children's awareness of personal safety and risks. For example, she offers timely directions, such as road safety awareness, when out and about in the community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233468 Local authority Essex Inspection number 848263 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Brentwood. She operates on Mondays during term time, providing after-school care until 6.30pm.

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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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