Childminder EY235721

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 23 November 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder understands how children learn and effectively builds on their enthusiasm for learning. Children's development is regularly assessed by the childminder who provides a range of interesting experiences for children.  Children make independent choices about their play. They are confident to try new experiences and to follow their own ideas. The childminder's positive interaction helps to enhance children's language development.  The childminder attends to children's emotional and care needs well. Younger children settle quickly because the childminder builds up their confidence by giving plenty of soothing cuddles and encouraging them to explore, while staying close enough to be reassuring.  Partnerships with other providers are strong and are especially beneficial when children transition to school. This collaborative working means information is shared effectively

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This provision is good

and children are supported in a coordinated and well-planned manner.  The childminder reflects on her practice and plans for future development well. She seeks the views of parents, children and takes their suggestions for improvement into account when making changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of information from parents about their children's achievements at home, in order to enrich the planning of activities so that children make rapid progress.

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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

 make better use of ongoing information from parents about their children's learning and development at home.

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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 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 written reference letters and questionnaires.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She has a good knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures and is aware of her responsibilities in this respect. Current self-evaluation processes are in place. She effectively monitors children's progress and is able to identify her strengths and areas for development. Risk assessments support her practice to provide a safe and 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 through written documentation and thank you cards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's starting points and interests. She uses this information, alongside her own observations, to plan a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities. The childminder ensures children's early speech is well supported by providing a running commentary on what they are doing. This builds on their understanding and gives them time to hear and practise new words. Children are motivated to learn because activities are fun and closely tailored to their individual needs and interests. Children develop their problem-solving skills as they discover the different textures of flour and pulses. They explore using various utensils and remain engaged for considerable periods of time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well in this calm environment. They build positive relationships with the childminder. Children have time to talk and be listened to, and learn how to be respectful and kind to each other. The childminder ensures children play safely through close supervision and guidance. The childminder encourages children to choose healthy snacks and talks to them about healthy eating. The childminder is a good role model as she is happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages behaviour positively by using praise and encouragement and is consistent in her approach. As a result, children's behaviour is good. Children enjoy daily exercise in the garden, to promote their health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points as they take part in a range of activities linked to their individual needs. The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning, including moving on to school. Children learn key skills for future learning. For example, they have frequent opportunities to count through their everyday play. They are encouraged to begin to sort numbers and quantities and use positional language to describe where objects are. The childminder supports children to acquire skills, such as feeding themselves at mealtimes and putting on their own shoes to play outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY235721 Local authority Essex Inspection number 870019 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Rayleigh, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, 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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