Childminder EY402142

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 7 June 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

 All children make very good progress. They secure the skills they need to help them with their future learning and their eventual move on to school. The childminder pays close attention to each child's development and ensures that any emerging gaps in their learning are dealt with promptly.  The childminder works closely with parents to identify their child's next steps in learning. The childminder offers a good range of multisensory activities. These enable children to build and extend skills that provide them with a firm base on which to continue exploring and learning through play.  Children display exceptionally positive behaviour. They learn from the very good role model provided by the childminder and her family. Children learn about manners and interacting sociably and with consideration towards others.  The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment where children settle quickly. Children's confidence increases as they develop their communication skills. The

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This provision is good

childminder is sensitive and supportive, promoting their independence and valuing their contributions during planned activities.  The childminder provides a nutritious range of snacks and where necessary, evening meals. Parents complement these by providing healthy packed lunches. Together, they provide children with a balance of nutritional food that helps them to grow and thrive. Children learn about eating the main part of their meal first because that is the food that helps them to grow strong.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully work in partnership with all the other settings that children attend to maximise their individual 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

 strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to develop more-effective ways to share information about their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked relevant documentation, including training certificates and the suitability checks of the childminder and her husband.  The inspector took account of the childminder's reflective practice along with written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the 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. Relevant records are checked to identify any emerging areas of concern. The childminder uses effective communication methods to engage parents. This enables them to be involved in their child's learning. For example, she encourages parents to share information about the ongoing achievements their children make at home. The childminder talks with other local professionals, organising larger training events, such as a food hygiene course. This provides opportunities to update knowledge and share skills. The views of children and their parents are listened to and taken into consideration as the childminder evaluates the service she provides. This helps her to make changes that continue to meet the changing needs of each family.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her very good understanding of each child to plan exciting learning opportunities. Children are motivated to join in and explore freely. They have the time to investigate how things work. For example, as they press a button on a toy garage, they learn this makes the door open. The childminder uses a range of interactive, good quality teaching techniques. She makes sure that activities and resources are suitable and safe. The knowledge she gains though ongoing observations and talking with parents is used well to plan and build on children's developing interests and skills. Children enjoy first- hand learning opportunities, such as exploring volume while filling watering cans, which promotes and extends their language development and communication skills. Children learn to interact with each other as the childminder encourages them to share their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive as she supports children's emotional well-being. From initial meetings, she works on developing purposeful attachments to each child. The childminder encourages and celebrates children's achievements, using plenty of descriptive praise. This helps to boost their self-esteem, enabling them to continue sharing their developing ideas with confidence. With the childminder's consistent guidance, children learn to understand about fair boundaries and being kind to others. They are encouraged to become self- reliant and manage risks relative to their age. For example, managing their snacks and drinks and learning how to sit down when eating. Resources are stored at child-height and the addition of appropriate furniture enables the children to play and learn safely and in comfort. The progress they make in relation to their physical skills is very good. This enables them to manage their personal independence extremely well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy a wide range of pertinent learning opportunities organised by the imaginative childminder. Regular trips, including visits to the local cafe, library and ballet school, extend opportunities for them to develop skills. For example, they learn to socialise with other children and adults as they discover the wider world around them. They choose storybooks to share and increase their physical skills, including coordination and spatial awareness as they learn to move on tiptoes. Children enjoy their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402142 Local authority Essex Inspection number 849920 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Saffron Walden. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6.30pm, Thursday and 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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