Childminder 202711

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 4 December 2009

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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 highly experienced childminder's teaching is strong and children make good progress. Children are inquisitive and ask constant questions to develop their knowledge and understanding. The childminder asks them what they think, before she offers explanations and solutions to problems.  Children are developing a good understanding of the world. They examine a globe and find countries where they have family living. The childminder helps them to trace the route to where they live in Great Britain. She develops children's understanding even more, as she helps them find their home on an internet map.  The childminder effectively supports other childminders and families as she organises regular toddler groups at the local children's centre. She provides a wealth of information, such as providing details on events happening in the local community.  The childminder has established very strong partnerships with parents and children.

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This provision is good

Parents, through written documentation, express their very high levels of satisfaction with the care and education that the childminder provides. Children state they feel like they are part of a big family with the childminder and the other children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder shares some information with other settings that children attend, she has not established highly effective partnerships with other providers in order to share details about children's development and promote consistency in their 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

 explore further ways to strengthen relationships with other providers and encourage the two-way sharing of information, in order to promote continuity and enrich the learning and development of children who attend more than one setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with the children and discussed with her the learning that was taking place.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation. Evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy, were also checked.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about following child protection procedures, which helps to protect children's welfare. She effectively reviews children's progress, ensuring that any weaknesses in their learning are quickly identified and strategies are put in place to address them. The well-qualified childminder is proactive in networking with other childminders and she undertakes regular training to develop her knowledge and skills. She supports other childminders by organising training events and offering peer support and mentoring. The childminder gains the views of parents and children and takes these into consideration as she reflects on and evaluates her ongoing practice. She is vigilant in her approach to risk assessment and is able to quickly identify risks in the environment and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides interesting and fun activities to challenge children's learning. She is skilled in providing activities to meet the developmental needs of each child. As children look at butterfly pictures they have made, the childminder explains what symmetrical means. This enthuses children to look carefully and compare patterns. Children enjoy drawing pictures and show their increasing skills as they make curved lines to represent a rainbow. The childminder knows children's next steps for learning and is able to ensure that the activities they experience continue to motivate them. The childminder encourages parents to share ongoing information about what children are achieving at home. She uses this to tailor her planning around each child's needs and interests. The childminder takes note of what topics are being covered at other settings where children attend. She discusses with children what resources they could take to share at pre-school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel secure in the childminder's home. The childminder has effective strategies in place which help children to settle and build strong relationships. Children are supported well to develop their understanding of healthy practices and lifestyles. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and talks to the children about the need to eat healthy food. Children demonstrate their understanding of food choices, such as chocolate being a treat. The childminder uses her garden and visits in the local community and to farms to promote fun and learning outside. These experiences provide wonderful opportunities for children to use their physical skills as they run and ride-on bikes and tractors. The childminder takes children to local toddler and community groups and children benefit from socialising together as they engage in a wide range of activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and some exceed typical expectations, especially in their communication and language skills. They happily engage in age-appropriate activities. They have time to become engrossed in their exploration and learning. Children are developing into independent learners who are highly motivated. They are developing key skills, which helps to prepare them for future learning at nursery and ultimately at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202711 Local authority Essex Inspection number 854315 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Harlow. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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