Childminder in Southend on Sea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 19 October 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 has obtained a relevant level 3 childcare qualification since his last inspection. He has an excellent knowledge of child development and fully understands how children learn.  The childminder has high expectations of children and his teaching is outstanding. He uses a range of methods to help children engage with challenging activities, supporting them to make excellent progress in their learning.  The learning environment is exceptionally well planned and supports children to make independent decisions about their play. Children have access to an excellent range of resources and activities in a wonderfully resourced playroom. They are well motivated to play and use their imaginations to explore and make new discoveries.  There are exceedingly strong partnerships with parents, who are fully involved in their children's learning and are well informed about ways to support learning at home. This

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This provision is outstanding

supports parents to share information about their children's wider experiences, contributing to their progress. This approach significantly encourages children's ongoing learning and development.  Children behave extremely well in relation to their ages and stages of development. The childminder effectively models and sensitively communicates her expectations for them to be kind, considerate, respectful to others and very well mannered.  The childminder's use of self-evaluation promotes the continual development of his provision and his pursuit of excellence, and reflects the very high expectations he has of the children and himself.

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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 with further professional development, in order to maintain and enhance the outstanding provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, 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, evidence of the suitability of other members of the household and children's learning and development records.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents in writing.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The excellent implementation of robust procedures ensures all children receive the best possible care and are kept safe from harm. The childminder clearly understands his obligations to implement statutory requirements. Risk assessments are thorough and children are taught how to care for themselves and each other. The childminder is ambitious and committed to continuing with his professional development to improve his practice even further. His commitment and plans for the future extend to developing his outside provision. The childminder has strong, well-established partnerships with all those involved in children's care and learning. This means that children receive continuity and are very well prepared for their next stage in learning, such as school or nursery.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations of children and demonstrates an excellent understanding of how they prefer to learn. She carefully assesses what each child already knows and can do, and accurately identifies their next steps in learning. This detail supports his skilful planning of activities which cover all areas of learning and promote children's enjoyment and engagement. Children are making excellent progress and are very well supported in their next stages of learning and development. The quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder knows when to give children space to explore, make their own discoveries and solve problems through self-initiated play. He effectively shapes activities as they occur, in order to follow and extend children's interest and learning. The childminder's quality of interactions with children is excellent as he sensitively and effectively supports their communication skills. He uses clear pronunciation so they hear

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder's sensitive and calm approach to younger children supports them in developing a strong sense of emotional security. The childminder is a wonderful role model. He is consistent with boundaries and clear with his expectations. Children display high levels of confidence, demonstrate exemplary behaviour and are well supported to develop positive attitudes towards others. The childminder teaches children about the importance of following effective hygiene practices and about personal safety. There is a very strong focus on developing children's independence throughout all routines and activities. Children learn to attend to their personal care needs in order to ensure they are developing the essential physical skills to support their move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress in their learning. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of how to track children's progress in their learning and development. He is extremely knowledgeable about how to identify and address any gaps in children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343766 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 849350 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. He operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. He holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder at his home address.

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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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