Childminder 560094

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 26 August 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 childminder provides a rich and vibrant learning environment where the children are highly stimulated. Varied and imaginative play experiences for children are delivered by the childminder who has an excellent knowledge of the areas of learning and a clear understanding of how children learn. Children make rapid progress, responding to her inspiring teaching and planning.  The childminder plans an exciting range of visits and outings. These provide stimulating play experiences, helping them to learn about the wider world and support good progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder strives to provide a home from home for each child and helps them to settle quickly in her care. She works with parents to develop a shared approach to help children learn both with her and at home. This contributes well to children's outstanding progress in all areas of their

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This provision is outstanding

development and their general well-being.  The childminder continually reflects on her practice and the ways in which she can improve outcomes for all children in her care. This has an excellent impact on children's experiences and ensures they make the very best progress in their early years.  The childminder pays very close attention to promoting children's good health and safety. She ensures that the home is clean, well maintained and ready for children when they arrive each day.

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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 viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  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 childminder's self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding procedures is excellent. She places a high priority on children's safety, both at home and when out and about. The childminder forms excellent relationships with other professionals to help her to enhance her provision. She appreciates the value of working with other settings where children attend to complement their learning. The childminder's approach and understanding of her responsibilities for children's learning and well-being is outstanding. She monitors children's progress diligently and uses her observations and knowledge exceptionally well to ensure children are inspired to learn at all stages of their development. 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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

improve her knowledge even further to benefit children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The standard of teaching is outstanding, ensuring children make rapid progress in their learning. The childminder knows the children in her care very well and offers an informal, relaxed approach to learning. This allows children to be spontaneous in their choice of activities. They learn to be independent, are eager to explore, motivated to learn and make excellent progress. The childminder is especially skilled in enhancing children's communication skills. She expertly models language and poses very effective questions so that children demonstrate they are becoming highly confident talkers. This is one of the many ways that the childminder supports children's development and provides a highly effective base for future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy and contented. The childminder is exceptionally skilled in developing strong bonds with all children, helping them feel secure and confident whether at home or visiting the local community. The childminder has high expectations and works hard with parents to ensure a coordinated approach is taken to children's care and well- being. For example, the childminder shares her excellent, age-appropriate strategies for encouraging children's positive behaviour. This results in children quickly understanding what is expected of them. Older children are outstanding role models for those younger than themselves. The childminder teaches children about how to stay healthy as they talk about the foods that are good for their bodies and have regular opportunities for play outdoors in the highly stimulating garden.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making consistently high rates of progress in relation to their starting points. Children are highly motivated and very eager to join in. They consistently demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning. The childminder promotes children's independence and self-care skills very well. For example, they independently choose their own activities from the excellent choice available and attend to their self-care needs. These skills mean that they are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 560094 Local authority Essex Inspection number 869480 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Nazeing. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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