Childminder EY360712

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 26 September 2012

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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

 Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning. The childminder provides a good range of imaginative activities and attractive resources. She effectively encourages children to think for themselves and make decisions in their learning.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. She has established close bonds with children and their families. Parents praise the quality of the provision and they comment on the fun activities and outings their children take part in.  Children are well behaved and develop good manners. The childminder is a positive role model and helps children understand what is expected of them by providing clear rules and boundaries.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to address the issues raised. She has continually looked for ways to improve her practice and outcomes for children. The childminder is now studying to raise the level of her qualifications. She also

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This provision is good

completes online training specifically targeted at boosting children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides less rich and varied learning experiences for the children who prefer to learn outdoors.  Although the partnerships with parents are good, the childminder has not yet established highly successful strategies for parents to share information about their children's learning at home.

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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

 provide a greater variety of rich and varied experiences for children who prefer to investigate and use their imagination outdoors  explore more ways to help parents to share information about their children's learning and achievements at home.

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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 accompanied the childminder as she collected children from the local pre- school.  The inspector viewed a focused activity with the childminder and discussed the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector viewed the children's development records.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the childminder's qualifications, the suitability of the childminder and her family, self-evaluation, risk assessment, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes sure she has up- to-date information about the local procedures for dealing with concerns about children's welfare. She creates a safe environment for children to play in and supervises them well. The childminder regularly conducts risk assessments to manage and minimise potential risks in her home and on local outings. The childminder has developed effective methods to monitor children's ongoing development. She successfully identifies when children need further support to reach their developmental goals. The childminder has good links with other early years professionals, in order to promote continuity where children attend more than one setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She plans activities that appeal to their interests and support their progress across all areas of learning. The childminder uses effective methods to observe and assess children's achievements and she carefully tracks their progress. This enables her to quickly identify any gaps in learning, so that no child gets left behind. She supports children's developing communication skills well. Children are given time to think and negotiate, which helps them explore their own ideas. They have very good opportunities to look at books for pleasure. The childminder also uses many signs and visual clues to help children to recognise letters and familiar words. They enjoy developing their mathematics skills as they count and work out how many legs they see on a spider. Children are beginning to take part in more activities that encourage them to explore the natural world and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. Plenty of praise and encouragement is used to raise their confidence and self-esteem. Children are respectful and learn to value each other. They access toys and activities that help them to learn about the wider world. The childminder takes children to many activities outside the home to increase their social skills and build their confidence in new situations. The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of good hygiene routines and an awareness of healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy healthy meals and have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. They learn how to keep themselves safe. They know to hold the childminder's hand when they walk along the pavement and learn to cross the road safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funding, make good progress in all areas of learning. They are developing independence and confidence through making decisions and leading their own play. Children behave well and are helped to develop respect for the needs and differences of others. They learn to share, take turns and understand the importance of routines. They are motivated and eager learners and are prepared well for starting pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360712 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1037001 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Tollesbury, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of early education for 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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Telephone number

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