Childminder EY414336

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 22 June 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

 The childminder has formed successful partnerships with other childminders. She meets up with them regularly to share ideas for activities to help build on her good practice.  The childminder provides a well resourced, welcoming environment where children gain confidence and a sense of self-esteem as they make choices in their play. Children form close attachments to the childminder and secure friendships with each other.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being. She praises them for their achievements and the kindness they show towards each other. Children are well behaved. They listen to the childminder and follow her instructions well.  The childminder provides children with regular opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. Children walk to school daily and visit nearby places, such as the park and shops. They also have regular access to the childminder's garden where they use

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This provision is good

equipment, such as bicycles and a trampoline. This helps to support their physical well- being.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She welcomes the views of parents, children and other professionals to help inform her challenging but achievable improvement plans.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development plans are not sharply focused enough to achieve and maintain a higher level of practice.  The childminder's partnerships with local schools are still in their infancy. They are not yet fully developed to enable her to provide a higher level of consistency for children and build on what they are learning there.

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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

 enhance professional development plans, so they are more targeted at achieving and maintaining a higher level of practice  build on the partnerships that have recently been established with the schools that children attend, in order to provide them with a higher level of continuity in their experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in a range of activities indoors and viewed all areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed and evaluated a play activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views. She also viewed parents' comments in the childminder's own parent survey.  The inspector attended the walk to school with the childminder and children. She spoke to the Reception teacher of the school that children attend.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date, such as first aid and safeguarding. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. Her policies and procedures are thorough and support her good practice. The childminder's daily checks and risk assessments of her premises and outings are robust, effectively promoting children's safety. She liaises regularly with parents about children's care needs and passes on messages from school, such as when they have had an accident. The childminder keeps accurate records for the children, including emergency contacts and a register of their attendance. She has formed successful partnerships with the other childminders whose settings children also attend. She shares regular information about children's care needs to help her support their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a varied range of exciting activities that is based on children's interests and what they like to do. She values children's views and regularly asks them what they would like to change about her setting. The childminder then plans activities that she knows will engage and excite the children to take part. Children enjoy colouring and drawing. The childminder skilfully demonstrates how to complete activities, so children are able to copy and achieve by themselves. Older children are considerate towards younger children and often help them to complete activities. The childminder encourages children to speak and communicate with each other. She inspires children to talk about their families and what they like to do at weekends. The childminder's interactions are enthusiastic and positive. She demonstrates to the children that she is interested in what they have to say.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well in the childminder's care. The childminder obtains detailed information from parents when children first start, so she can provide an environment that is comforting and familiar to them. This supports their confidence and emotional well-being. Children build on their knowledge of their own safety. The childminder reminds children how to safely cross roads, prompting them to look both ways before crossing. She ensures that younger children hold onto the pushchair until they are confident to walk beside her. The childminder provides a wide range of resources that supports children's understanding of their similarities and differences. Children join in celebrations of different cultures, festivals and religions from around the world. They follow good hygiene routines and develop their independence in attending to their personal care needs. The childminder encourages children to share and use good manners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414336 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1042127 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates term time only from 7am to 6pm, Monday to 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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Telephone number

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