Childminder EY340871

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2016 15 July 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

 Children form emotionally secure attachments to the childminder and her family. The childminder is intuitively responsive to children's needs. She creates a warm and welcoming environment.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's developmental stages to plan exciting and challenging activities, both indoors and outdoors. Children are keen and active learners who enthusiastically participate in planned activities, as well as guiding much of their own learning.  The childminder accurately assesses children's progress. She has effective systems for identifying any gaps in children's learning. The childminder has good links with other professionals and seeks appropriate support for families, to help to close any identified gaps.  The childminder works closely with parents. She has very good systems for keeping parents informed about their children's learning. Parents feed into the childminder's

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This provision is good

self-evaluation process and provide very positive feedback on the way in which she cares for their children and how well their children make rapid progress in her care.  The well-qualified childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training and attends additional relevant courses whenever possible. She regularly meets with other childminders to share good practice and to keep abreast of new guidance and ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed partnership working with other early years settings that children also attend, to consistently complement the learning that takes place across all aspects of children's lives.  The childminder does not always make best use of planning and activities to raise children's interest in early literacy to the highest level.

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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 arrangement for working in partnership with other early years settings which children attend to fully complement and support the learning that takes place within those provisions  provide even more opportunities for children to build on their early literacy skills and early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at and took account of the views of parents shared through a number of written comments and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the safety of any of the children in her care. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge through relevant training. Children understand how to keep themselves safe, as the childminder involves them in regular discussions and practices. For example, they proficiently recall what action they need to take to evacuate the house in an emergency. The childminder places high importance on creating a safe environment for children and achieves this through rigorous risk assessments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen, active and motivated to learn. They thoroughly enjoy participating in the wide and exciting range of activities provided for them. The childminder enhances children's communication and speaking skills. She asks clear questions which challenge children's thinking and enable them to solve problems for themselves. For example, she questions whether they think the seeds they have planted and left in the greenhouse will grow quicker than the ones they have left outside. Children consider their answer and state that the ones in the greenhouse will grow quicker. This prompts a discussion about why. Children enjoy exploring the natural world, both in the childminder's garden and when they go on regular trips and walks. A library book shared by the childminder and children about mini-beasts, prompts a spontaneous bug hunt. The childminder carefully moves some of the pots and logs placed around the garden so that children can search for

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show kindness and care towards each other. Their manners are extremely good. They follow the childminder's clear and positive role modelling and thank her when she has done something for them, such as providing their lunch. The childminder recognises the importance of creating trusting relationships. She speaks to children in a positive manner and praises their achievements continuously. This helps children to flourish and feel safe and secure in her presence. Children's independence is enhanced as the childminder encourages them to try tasks first, before assisting where required. Children know that exercise is good for them. They participate in physical activities each day. Children develop knowledge about keeping healthy through lively discussions with the childminder and through fun activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very well prepared with basic skills necessary for their next stage of learning. They become familiar with school as the childminder spends valuable time preparing them emotionally for this stage of their life. Children are proficient speakers, who enjoy articulating their feelings. Children are proud of their achievements and enjoy being independent young people, who play an active role in planning their own learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340871 Local authority Essex Inspection number 862885 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 21

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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