Childminder EY358542

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 28 March 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 and her assistant provide superb levels of challenge through their teaching, informed by their highly detailed assessments of children's progress. They have very high expectations for all children. Children make excellent progress in all areas of learning and any gaps in their development are very quickly addressed.  The childminder has an excellent knowledge of children's interests and makes highly effective use of these to sustain their concentration. She provides an exceptionally stimulating environment with easily accessible resources that reflect children's interests.  The childminder completes comprehensive assessments of children's starting points in partnership with their parents. She frequently shares highly detailed information with them about their children's progress and provides a wealth of ideas to help parents further promote their children's learning at home.  Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps in learning, including the

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This provision is outstanding

move on to school. The childminder and her assistant are highly adept at fostering children's social, communication and language skills which support their strong progress in other areas of learning.  Parents highly praise the caring, nurturing childminder and are delighted by how quickly children settle. They are very happy with the support she provides and the excellent suggestions she offers to help them continue children's learning at home.  Children are eager to learn and have a go at new experiences. They play with energy and vigour as they confidently explore the environment. They learn to take reasonable risks and to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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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

 explore further ways to enhance the excellent partnerships with other providers.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and other members of the household and children's learning and development records.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents, as expressed in their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have an excellent understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. They are confident and very clear on the procedure to follow to report concerns about the welfare of a child. Detailed policies underpin practice and meticulous records are kept, promoting children's safety and welfare. The well-qualified childminder closely supervises her assistant, providing guidance, support and training and ensuring consistency in practice. Highly effective systems are used to monitor children's progress. The childminder very swiftly identifies any emerging gaps in children's development and ensures that relevant support is given. The childminder strives for continual improvement. She carefully and thoroughly considers every aspect of the provision, constantly refining the already exceptional practice. She astutely identifies areas for future development. For example,

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

she plans to extend the range of methods she uses to work in partnership with other settings, in order to further promote continuity of care for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder provides a wonderful environment that is highly effective in stimulating children's curiosity, interest and fascination. Both the childminder and her assistant use a range of excellent teaching strategies to support children's language and communication skills. For example, they both position themselves so that children can see their facial expressions and gestures. They copy and repeat children's words and phrases, introduce new language and check children's understanding by asking questions. Older children are confident talkers and are keen to share their views and experiences. They are engrossed as they use their senses to explore different textures. The childminder expertly weaves in opportunities to build on their growing understanding of mathematical concepts, such as quantity, size and capacity. Younger children show awe and wonder as they play in the sensory room and experience the joy of wet-weather play, exploring mud and rain.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive as their needs are met extremely well. The childminder works in close partnership with parents. This helps her to ascertain children's interests, care needs and routines from the start. The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models and provide children with consistent explanations and reminders of behavioural expectations. This has a positive impact on children's growing understanding of how to behave. The childminder shows that she values children's views and opinions and provides them with plenty of choices throughout the day. This has a significant impact on their sense of self- esteem and their motivation to learn. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about diversity and difference through activities, discussions and the use of extensive resources.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making consistently very strong progress, given their starting points. Children manage their feelings and behaviour exceptionally well. They learn how to manage their good health, hygiene and safety. Children develop excellent independence and self-care skills. They gain a highly positive attitude to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358542 Local authority Essex Inspection number 996283 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Basildon, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She works with an assistant.

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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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