Hendon, Nicola Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2016 11 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 carries out clear and concise assessments of children's progress. This enables her to effectively identify the next steps in their learning and plan precisely for their individual needs.  The childminder continually strives for excellence. Her momentum, drive and enthusiasm are supported superbly through her ongoing professional development. The childminder has a rigorous process of self-evaluation. She gathers the views of parents and children, and uses them to continually enhance her high-quality service.  The childminder has very high expectations of all children and helps them to become confident and independent learners from an early age. Her questions and commentary throughout the activities are sharply focused on helping children make the most of the learning opportunities. They achieve extremely well and make excellent progress.  Children are fully supported to be independent, find things out for themselves and to

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This provision is outstanding

keep on trying if they encounter difficulties.  The childminder is highly committed to enhancing her professional development. For example, she makes excellent use of the network of childminders to continue to learn and share good practice.  The childminder has outstanding teaching skills and an excellent knowledge of how children learn. She plans a superb range of interesting and captivating activities that provides children with fun and inspiring learning and development opportunities.

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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

 review the implementation of the planned changes to enrich the outdoor provision and evaluate the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by children.  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 looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The very experienced and well-qualified childminder continually applies the expertise she has gained from her role and training to her daily practice. This has helped her to maintain the quality of her provision and excellent outcomes for children. The childminder frequently reviews her practice. She reviews her provision critically and strives to continually drive up standards through innovative ways of delivering teaching. A sharp focus is given to the improvement of resources. The childminder has identified further opportunities for outdoor learning in the garden, to extend active learning and explorative play. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements comprehensive risk assessments and gives high regard to children's welfare in all aspects of their learning. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are exceptionally good. Parents are highly complimentary about the outstanding learning experiences their children receive

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

and express their amazement about the rapid progress their children make from their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of child development. She uses her knowledge and expertise to promote learning exceptionally well. Activities are extremely well planned to meet the needs and interests of children. They provide challenge, promote curiosity, encourage imagination and thoroughly absorb children in their play. Children regularly learn through exploration and discovery during outings and continue to build on their learning in the setting and at home. The childminder is highly skilled in using questions to identify children's understanding of key concepts in mathematics. She gives them time to think and work out answers for themselves, supporting them to think and solve problems. An example of this is when older children use the weighing scales. They experiment by adding and taking away objects and explain why the scale tips one way and not the other.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly nurturing in her care practices. This helps children develop a secure sense of belonging and supports their well-being. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement, and are exceptionally well supported to manage their feelings and behaviour. They learn to respect each other's differences and play in harmony together taking turns and sharing toys. Children have excellent opportunities to be involved in the routines of the day. They choose the lunch meals, help prepare food and clean the tables. This develops children's independence and gives them a sense of responsibility. Children gain an extremely good understanding of their community through frequent visits, outings and activities. The childminder helps children link their experiences to all areas of learning and this further broadens their understanding of the world.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making consistently high levels of progress in relation to their starting points. This prepares them exceptionally well for their future learning and where appropriate school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347165 Local authority Essex Inspection number 849429 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Rochford, 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.

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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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