Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 5 July 2010

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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 provides good quality learning experiences that reflect children's interests. She effectively builds on what they already know and can do. Their development is well monitored and individual learning needs are accurately identified and planned for.  Children build strong attachments with the childminder. They show that they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs, values their opinions and warmly praises their achievements, successfully promoting their emotional well-being.  The childminder takes the children to visit many places in the community. Children are well supported to enhance their physical skills and learn about the world around them. The childminder has high expectations for what children can manage and offers plenty of praise and encouragement.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She is committed to

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This provision is good

working together with them to ensure children benefit from continuity in their care and learning. She keeps parents well informed about their children's time in her care.  The childminder reviews her provision and demonstrates a clear commitment to improving her practice. She gains the views of parents to help guide improvements and maintain positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder is overly directive and does not give children sufficient opportunity to explore and find their own ways of doing things.  The childminder has not thought creatively about ways to involve parents even more in their children's learning.

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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

 give children more opportunities to investigate and work out their own ways to solve problems and make use of resources  build on the good partnerships with parents by finding more ways to help them continue their children's learning at home.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, safeguarding policies and procedures and took account of the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as recorded in reference letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular child protection training. She is confident about procedures to follow to take prompt action in the event of a concern. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress. She evaluates her provision and is able to identify strengths and some areas for further development. She accesses relevant training and keeps up to date with changes relating to childcare. Risk assessments support her practice and she provides a safe, secure environment for the children, both inside and outside the home. The childminder has relevant policies and procedures in place. She shares these with parents, so they are well informed about the service she offers. Parents are very complimentary about the care and education that the childminder provides, expressing this through written comments and questionnaires.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are regularly observed by the childminder as they play and explore. She assesses what they are learning and identifies what they need to learn next. Children develop good language and communication skills. The childminder uses simple words and talks about what children are doing. Children thoroughly enjoy a daily story time and listen intently as the childminder reads books they have chosen. They recall previous stories they have shared and relate these to their own experiences. For instance, they state that they like ice cream, just like the children in the book. Children develop their problem-solving skills as they attempt to work the bubble machine in the garden. They learn to match colours, count, compare sizes and use positional language as they play. The childminder successfully builds on their growing mathematical understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children's personal, social and emotional development are promoted well. She interacts warmly with children at all times and they form strong attachments with her. They enjoy being in her company and often invite her to join in their play. Behaviour is good. Children's confidence and sense of self- esteem are nurtured through the meaningful praise and encouragement that they receive. The childminder encourages them to be respectful of others and to recognise their own unique qualities. Children develop a strong awareness of health and safety through the daily routines, discussions and activities. Their independence and self-help skills are successfully promoted. Children are encouraged to feed themselves and to tidy the toys away. They enjoy healthy, nutritious snacks and benefit from regular opportunities to be physically active in the outdoor environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points. They are becoming confident communicators and are developing good physical skills. They show good levels of self- esteem and self-confidence. They make choices about what they want to play with and are proud of their achievements. Children benefit from challenging experiences and develop key skills that help them to be well prepared for school and their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390770 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1024480 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Rainham, in the London borough of Havering. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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