Gibson, Cheryl Jean

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2016 6 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

 The experienced childminder knows children well and provides a good range of activities to enhance their learning and support their individual interests. Children of all ages become engrossed in play and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has built strong relationships with parents and with other agencies involved in children's care. The childminder shares information with them regularly about children's learning and development. Children benefit from this consistency in their care.  Children settle quickly into the childminder's care. She supports their self-confidence and self-assurance well. Regular visits to local toddler groups mean that children have plenty of opportunities to meet and socialise with their peers. All of this helps children to be well prepared for their eventual move to school.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who has clear

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This provision is good

behavioural expectations and speaks kindly and calmly to children.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her provision well. She uses feedback from parents and children to identify where changes can be made to improve the quality of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder asks parents about children's care routines. However, she does not always find out detailed information about children's learning and development when they first start to attend the setting.  The childminder has not placed a strong enough focus on her professional development to raise the quality of her teaching to a higher 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 opportunities for parents to contribute more detailed information about what their child can do on entry to the setting  focus professional development more precisely on continuing to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.  The inspector took account of parents' views from questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the possible types of abuse and has clear procedures in place to support her practice. Risk assessments are in place, highlighting potential areas of risk and steps are taken to minimise these. The childminder works closely with other childminders in her local area, and regularly discusses and shares ideas of good practice in order to keep up to date. Feedback from parents is very positive. They state how happy they are with the service the childminder provides. The childminder monitors the progress children are making. She quickly identifies if they are struggling in a particular area and provides activities to help them catch up.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She observes children and uses this information to plan activities that support and challenge them, promoting their learning and development. One example of this is when the childminder plans finger gym activities with dough in order to support children's early writing skills. Activities are thoughtfully planned and organised and the childminder thoroughly enjoys playing alongside children and supporting their learning. Children show interest and engage well with the activities on offer. They are supported to solve problems while threading different sized beads onto pipe cleaners. The childminder extends their learning even further by introducing language of size and comparison. Children have regular opportunity to exercise physically when they play outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively builds children's self-esteem. She is a very good role model, treating children with respect and positive regard. She engages in high-quality interactions with children and acknowledges their good behaviour and effort with meaningful praise. The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience. Children are taught to respect each other and their environment. One example of this is when they take turns to serve each other meals. They also enjoy tidying away the toys together when it is time for a story. Children develop an understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy nutritious food, follow effective hygiene routines and engage in physical exercise each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They have opportunities to practise early numeracy and writing skills. They learn to listen, concentrate and respond to instructions. Children are motivated, eager to learn and confident in their interactions with others. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY229509 Local authority Essex Inspection number 855777 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 13

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Raleigh, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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