Gillings, Roma Mary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 16 January 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder uses regular observations to accurately assess children's needs and help them progress well. She has high expectations for all children and their behaviour is excellent.  Parents are very well informed about children's progress and achievements which helps them to effectively support learning at home.  The childminder is committed to improving her setting and continued professional development impacts positively on teaching, learning and outcomes for children. She seeks and values feedback from parents and children to aid improvement planning.  The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents, schools and other professionals. This supports children to achieve their full potential as they move between the different environments.  Children are very well supported when they start in the setting. The childminder seeks information about their care needs and works with parents to reflect practices at home.

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This provision is good

This helps children settle quickly.  Children learn how to lead healthy lives and make healthy choices. They understand the importance of a nutritious and balanced diet, regular fresh air and physical activity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not yet gathering precise information from parents about children's learning and attainment when they start in the setting that help them make the best possible progress.  Opportunities for children to connect with nature and learn about the natural world are not yet maximised.

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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 information gathering from parents when children start in the setting  enhance opportunities for children to experience nature first hand and develop a greater understanding of the natural world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments, qualifications and training and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a wide range of health and safety policies and procedures which are robust, evident in practice and are shared with parents. Children are very well supported to learn about dangers, how to keep themselves safe and how to assess risk for themselves. The childminder focuses on helping children develop skills and knowledge to build firm foundations for their future learning. She closely tracks children's individual progress and attainment which helps her meet any gaps in their learning or highlight areas where they need additional support. The childminder understands the importance of working with parents, schools, settings and other professionals to meet children's needs most effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a very good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She embraces children's individual learning styles, celebrates their interests and focuses on their next steps for progression. Communication and language development are very well supported. The childminder uses a range of teaching strategies to help children express themselves and extend their vocabulary. They listen carefully to questions and give appropriate responses which demonstrates their comprehension. During an activity promoting road safety, children explain the sequence of traffic lights and what a vehicle driver has to do in response to these. The childminder encourages children to lead their own learning. She plans experiences and activities which meet children's developmental needs and engages them in decision making about the direction of their play. This helps children to be enthusiastic and active learners, who remain focused for

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settled with the childminder and clearly love being with her. She is attentive and listens, with interest, as children tell her about their experiences at home and the other settings they attend. This helps them feel valued. Children go to the childminder for help, support and encouragement when they need it. They develop the confidence to try new things and persevere when faced with challenges in their learning. The childminder promotes cooperative and considerate behaviour and children learn to take turns and share. The childminder regularly takes children on outings which help them make a connection with their local environment and feel part of their community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress in their learning across all areas. They develop the skills they need for school, become increasingly independent and learn how to think about and solve problems for themselves. Children confidently share their experiences and give their opinions and ideas. They make selections from the range of high-quality fiction and non-fiction texts which reflect their interests. This helps them develop a love of books and reading.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412236 Local authority Essex Inspection number 851269 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Harwich, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday and from 7.30am until 2.30pm on Fridays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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