Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 30 March 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 childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests and abilities to plan a range of activities which supports their development. She is particularly skilled in promoting children's developing language and communication skills. She introduces new words and talks with children about what they are doing as they play and learn.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She arranges toys and resources attractively to help children make independent choices in their play. Children are confident, self-assured and display good levels of self-esteem in their surroundings.  Robust safeguarding procedures ensure children are safe in the care of the childminder. She has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities to protect children.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she

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This provision is good

provides.  The childminder sets a good example for children and acts as a positive role model. She manages children's behaviour effectively, according to their age and stage of development. This helps children learn to behave well as they begin to understand boundaries and expectations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start. Consequently, she is not always able to effectively plan challenging learning experiences fully from the outset.  Occasionally, the childminder misses some opportunities to extend young children's mathematical knowledge in a meaningful way as they play.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start to help plan challenging learning experiences from the outset  extend opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of mathematical concepts as they play.

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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 was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process and read feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder is highly experienced. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge and understanding of child protection and her safeguarding responsibilities, including how to identify and report concerns. She takes effective action to ensure the safety of children at all times. She has undertaken risk assessments for her home and outings. The childminder demonstrates a well-organised approach to her role. She clearly understands how to successfully support children's learning and development. She regularly monitors the educational programmes. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in children's learning quickly and provide appropriate support. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder makes good use of conversations to ensure that parents are fully informed of their children's care needs and their progress in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely monitors children's learning and development. She quickly identifies gaps in learning and uses children's interests to provide activities that focus on the areas in which they need support. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years and shares this with parents. The childminder's teaching is good and she understands how young children learn. For example, she understands the importance of developing young children's concentration skills through the use of sensory play. Children concentrate and are eager to join in. They excitedly hunt for plastic animals that the childminder has hidden in shredded paper and look at them through magnifying glasses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Positive attachments are in place and relationships are extremely warm. Children enjoy the enthusiasm of the childminder as she joins in with their play. She helps children understand about sharing and taking turns. She offers them praise and encouragement which help develop their confidence and self-esteem. She sets children small tasks and consistently praises them when they succeed. This builds up children's self-confidence as their achievements are celebrated. Children enjoy accessing a range of stimulating resources which they also help to tidy away when they have finished playing. Children benefit from nutritionally balanced meals and snacks to support their understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They have regular opportunities to develop their communication skills and are encouraged to become independent learners. They develop good relationships with the childminder and each other, and they learn to value and respect each other's feelings and opinions. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in. They are supported to acquire self-care skills, such as putting on their own coats and shoes to play outside. These important skills prepare them well for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349183 Local authority Essex Inspection number 863270 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 24

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 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 until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder has an appropriate early years 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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