Childminder EY440355

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2016 17 July 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

 The childminder reflects on the service that she provides. She is aware of her strengths and has plans in place to manage and address the weaknesses she has identified.  The childminding premises are warm and welcoming. The childminder supports children effectively as they move from home to her provision. Settling-in procedures are tailored to children's individual needs, helping them to develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder.  The childminder knows children in her care well. She plans varied and interesting activities that take into account their interests and the next steps in their learning.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day and learning. Information is shared daily, through both verbal communication and written records.  Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. This helps to promote their

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This provision is good

good health and physical well-being. The childminder plans outings into the local community and enables children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to further promote children's thinking skills. She does not consistently give children enough time to respond to questions and express their own ideas.  The monitoring of children's progress is not yet rigorous enough to provide the childminder with precise information, to ensure gaps in learning are identified swiftly.

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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

 support children's developing thinking skills and give them time to respond to questions and express their own ideas  monitor children's progress even more rigorously to ensure that they are making the best possible progress across all areas of learning and that any gaps in development are swiftly identified and addressed.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other documents.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, the qualifications of the childminder and her self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder attends mandatory training and completes online training courses to continue her professional development. This supports her effectively to provide a good quality care and learning experience for all children. For example, recent training has helped her to improve her understanding of how to promote children's awareness of diversity. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children's welfare and how to report concerns. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Risk assessments are carried out, to identify hazards and the actions needed to ensure that children can play safely, both indoors and outside. The childminder has written policies in place, which she uses to inform her practice. These are shared with parents to help them make informed choices.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder responds well to children's changing interests and is led by what they want to do. She actively engages in their play and learning, demonstrates activities and encourages children to participate at their own level. Children play imaginatively on the wheeled toys outside, taking the dolls and toy dogs for a ride to the play tent at the far end of the garden. The childminder encourages children as they make pretend soup in a bucket, using natural materials that they find in the garden. Children talk with her about the ingredients they find. Planned activities in the garden promote children's developing awareness of nature, living things and growth. The childminder talks to children about seeds and the need to give them water and light. She encourages children to count the seeds, helping to develop their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children are happy and confident to express themselves. They readily go to the childminder for a cuddle and for support with activities of their own choosing. Toys are stored well. Children readily select from the wide range of resources available to them. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and gentle, treating children with respect and positive regard. Children develop an understanding of the need to share, take turns and play harmoniously together. The childminder praises good behaviour and individual efforts. Children are supported to understand the importance of good hygiene habits and of making healthy choices about what they eat and drink.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with. She has established an effective two-way flow of information with others who provide care and learning for the children. Children develop the key skills needed for future learning, such as when they move on to nursery or school. The childminder encourages them to manage their own personal hygiene needs, relevant to their age. Children develop independence in their self-care, such as putting on their own shoes and coats. Older children understand that print carries meaning and recognise their own name when it is written.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440355 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1042242 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Colchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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