Childminder in Southend on Sea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 23 March 2011

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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 is an excellent role model for children. She listens to them and respects their ideas. Children gain confidence in voicing their ideas and feeling valued and respected.  Children make good progress in their personal and social development. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure and they have a good understanding of behaviour expectations.  The childminder knows children very well. Her warm, caring and nurturing approach helps children of all ages form strong emotional attachments. As a result, children thrive in her care.  The childminder speaks consistently and positively with the children. This is one way that she helps them to develop communication and skills.  Children behave very well and cooperate with others during their play, which helps them build strong friendships.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. They work very closely to support children in making the best progress possible. The childminder ensures parents know

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This provision is good

about their children's experiences, progress and how they can support learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow children time to think and respond during conversations.

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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

 allow more time for children to think and respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children, in the indoor and outdoor environments.  The inspector viewed children's development records and assessments that the childminder has written.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written correspondence.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults who live at the premises over 16 years of age.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to promote children's welfare. This includes how to respond in the event of a concern about a child. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the legal requirements and shows dedication and a strong commitment to the service she offers. The childminder regularly reviews her overall practice to ensure that she continually improves the quality of her setting. For example, she has purchased resources based on children's interest. She has also developed children's learning records and checks their progress carefully to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder shares information about children's learning with parents and other providers that children attend. This has a positive impact on her ability to improve outcomes for children. The childminder is keen to extend her knowledge to develop her teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good methods to extend children's learning. She has a good understanding of how children learn. The childminder uses children's interest to plan stimulating activities that build on their knowledge and help them to make good progress. Children develop good communication skills and are confident talkers. She is flexible in her planning. For example, she is able to adjust activities quickly in order to follow children's interests. She uses her observations well to monitor children's progress and identify their next steps in learning. Overall, the learning environments are stimulating and she offers age-appropriate challenges. Children show good levels of concentration and focus during play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy. Effective settling-in procedures help children to form strong attachments with the childminder. She encourages children to behave well, and to accept and respect others through her interactions and the experiences she offers them. From an early age, children learn good manners, such as to say please and thank you. Children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. For example, she cuddles them close and offers reassurance as they settle. Children learn that their views are of value and are important. For instance, the childminder gives them choices in play and talks to them about their likes and dislikes. She gives them positive praise and encouragement. This helps boost their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They build their physical development well. Children independently explore their surroundings and interact well with the childminder. They make good progress in their communication and language skills, such as by starting to form their early words. Children are ready for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128644 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1040322 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Lewisham. She operates all year round from 8am 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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