Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 23 September 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 well-qualified childminder effectively organises her home so that children enjoy free access to a very wide range of toys and resources. She has a good understanding of how children learn and supports their play and learning well. Children make good progress.  The childminder forms warm, caring bonds with the children. Children develop close friendships with each other. They feel safe, happy and secure, and settle well in the childminder's care.  The childminder is committed to providing children with good quality care and education. She regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice to achieve ongoing improvements. The childminder has formed successful partnerships with other childminders. She meets with them often to share good practice ideas.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They have daily opportunities to experience fresh air and physical exercise in the childminder's garden. The childminder takes them

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This provision is good

on regular outings to places in the community, such as to the local park and indoor play area.  The childminder has formed successful partnerships with local schools and the other early years settings that children attend. She is committed to working together with them to ensure continuity of care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's monitoring of her assistant's performance is not yet fully embedded in practice to ensure consistently high-quality teaching.

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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

 extend the existing systems for the monitoring of staff performance to continue to strengthen and improve on good practice

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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 held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and carried out a focused observation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, records of children's learning and development, written risk assessments, and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of her assistant and other household members.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. They know the appropriate action to take if they have concerns about a child in their care. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's day. She regularly observes children during activities and monitors their progress by tracking their development. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress to identify any gaps that are emerging. She implements the appropriate support for them in a timely way so they continue to make good progress. Each child has their own file, which shows their progress through annotated photographs. The childminder encourages parents to view their children's records regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminding setting is very much led by children. Children confidently explore their environment as they select what they want to do and when. The childminder gets down to the children's level and joins in with their play experiences. She gets to know the children well and plans suitably challenging activities to help them achieve their next steps in learning. Children eagerly take part in adult-led activities. For example, they help to sort small shapes into groups and then glue them onto larger shapes. The childminder interacts purposefully with the children to support their learning and development. She provides appropriate support and encouragement. She listens well to the children and skilfully asks questions to challenge their thinking and extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help new children to settle. She obtains detailed information from parents about children's care needs, routines and what they like to do, before they start. She uses this to provide children with an environment they feel comfortable and secure in as soon as they arrive. The childminder acts as a positive role model and manages children's behaviour effectively. She gives constant praise throughout activities. This enables children to develop their self-esteem and confidence. Children gain an understanding of risk through everyday routines and outings. For example, they develop a practical sense of responsibility as they help the childminder tidy away toys before lunch. Children practise the emergency evacuation drill. They learn about road safety rules when out with the childminder. The childminder supports children to be emotionally prepared for the next stage in their learning. They become familiar with other

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

settings when they accompany the childminder to collect older children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school. They learn to share and take turns and become more independent. They put on their own shoes before going outside and develop personal care skills. Children are confident individuals and make independent choices in their play. They enjoy looking at books independently. All children make good progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402100 Local authority Essex Inspection number 850407 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminding provision operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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