Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2016 5 April 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 finds out detailed information about each child to help her meet their care and learning needs from the very start. For example, she asks parents about their child's health needs, what they are interested in and what they already know and can do.  Partnership with parents is good. This helps the childminder to ensure that she is always aware of children's changing care needs. Parents report that the childminder is a constant source of support and guidance and that she communicates well through a wide range of media.  Children are well behaved. The childminder has a very calm approach to behaviour management. She effectively encourages children to develop good manners, be thoughtful and kind to others, treating them with respect.  Children take part in a wide range of outdoor experiences that helps to promote their all-round well-being. For example, they enjoy daily trips to local parks and have fun

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This provision is good

visiting nearby outdoor attractions. This helps them to build on their socialisation skills outside of the childminder's home.  The childminder shares information with parents about their children's development. They report that they regularly see their children's learning journal and the childminder is always happy to talk about their child's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Young children are not always able to make independent choices about what they want to play with.  On occasion, the childminder steps in too readily during children's activities to redirect their learning without allowing them sufficient time to work things out by themselves.

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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 further opportunities for young children to make independent choices about what they play with  review the level of support provided to children during planned and chosen activities, to make the most of spontaneous opportunities for them to persevere and learn independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding about child protection issues and knows about the role of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Her understanding is supported by her regular attendance at associated training. The childminder takes account of a broad range of views as part of her self-evaluation. She has developed effective plans for ongoing improvements. For example, she has recently acquired an allotment with another registered childminder to use as a learning resource for children. The childminder has completed a good range of training, which has had a positive impact on the service she provides. For example, she has developed her understanding of how to support children with speech, language and communication needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes thorough observations and assessments of children's development. This supports her to successfully plan for their ongoing learning needs. Children enjoy practising their speaking and conversational skills, taking part in lots of discussions about things that interest them. They show great concentration as they look at books and when listening to the childminder read them a story. They enthusiastically join in with complex conversations about what they can see and at times successfully anticipate what might happen next. Children learn about simple mathematics as they think about words that describe size. For example, they agree that a whale is enormous. Children enjoy taking part in imaginary play showing their growing understanding of the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's effective settling-in procedure provides children with sufficient time to become familiar with her and her home before they start. This supports them to build strong bonds and trust in the childminder, helping then to settle quickly. Children are very caring and affectionate towards the childminder and each other. They know how to share and take turns and enjoy spontaneous cuddles with the childminder from time to time. Children learn about good hygiene routines they know where to get soap from and keenly wash their hands after using the toilet. The childminder provides a balanced range of snacks, such as a good range of fresh fruit. The childminder offers children consistent praise for their achievements to help raise their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. They join in with activities and are learning skills that prepare them for their next stage of development and eventual move to school. The childminder effectively monitors children's development. This enables her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning and provide support when needed. Children learn to share equipment, work alongside and cooperate with their friends. When they load and unload their shopping basket of pretend food children practise and develop important physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337718 Local authority Essex Inspection number 857134 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Waltham Abbey. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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