Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 8 March 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder strives to develop her excellent practice. She actively seeks the views of parents and children about the service she provides. The childminder shares her superb practice with others and is highly motivated to continually improve her own knowledge and skills.  The childminder provides an extensive range of high-quality toys and resources to support children to be actively involved in their learning. Children eagerly investigate the bright and stimulating environment.  The childminder works extremely well with parents. Information is shared on a regular basis to ensure parents have a clear and accurate understanding of their child's level of development and learning priorities.  The childminder has an expert knowledge of how children learn. She provides a rich variety of imaginative experiences that enthuse and engage children in learning. The childminder is extremely effective in promoting children's communication and language

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This provision is outstanding

skills.  The childminder has high expectations of children's positive behaviour. She makes sure they quickly learn what is acceptable. Children follow the childminder's excellent example and are exceptionally well mannered and considerate to each other's needs.  Children benefit from the wide variety of experiences, both indoors and outdoors. This provides them with an abundance of learning opportunities to absorb them in play and learning and support them in making rapid progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has developed extremely caring and respectful relationships with the children. She is very patient and kind and acts as an exceptional role model for them. They are very happy, settled and thrive in her care.

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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

 evaluate the impact of professional development on the quality of teaching and learning, targeting future training to maintain outstanding practice.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has a vast amount of experience and is very passionate about her role. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an extensive understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. Policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and support the highly effective practice. Road safety is regularly practised during outings. This helps children become independent and aware of how they can keep themselves safe. The childminder and her assistants work exceptionally well as a team. They plan enriching experiences for children to promote curiosity, inspire the imagination and make learning fun. The childminder completes detailed appraisals for her assistants to make sure the quality of teaching is always of a particularly high standard. The childminder recognises the importance of reviewing the impact professional development has on children's learning, in order to make sure it positively contributes to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

maintaining the overall standard of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations of what children can do, based on meticulous assessments of their learning. She knows precisely what children need to learn next and activities are carefully planned to challenge children through their play. This supports children to make excellent progress from their starting points and to build high levels of confidence and skills. The childminder is highly responsive to children's imaginative play and skilfully supports their learning. Her highly reflective approach makes sure each child is supported to reach their full potential. Children relish the opportunity to be active in their learning. For example, during messy play, children enthusiastically make swirling patterns, print with their fingers and recognise shapes and colours. They talk excitedly about what they are doing and thoroughly immerse themselves in the activity, showing delight in their achievements. Children benefit from highly enriching experiences in their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

local community. They learn about the world and develop an excellent sense of self.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children establish excellent bonds with the childminder. She knows the children and their families exceptionally well and provides a highly nurturing and stimulating environment in her home. There is a very strong emphasis on teaching and learning while promoting children's confidence and self-esteem. Children learn to be highly independent from a young age and they persevere and do things for themselves. They learn to complete simple tasks, such as taking their own coats off and serving themselves at lunchtime. This helps to give children a sense of achievement. The childminder teaches children the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. Children thoroughly enjoy the benefits of daily fresh air and exercise. Their physical well-being is particularly well promoted.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress from their starting points. They develop high levels of self-esteem and are confident and motivated learners, who freely express their thoughts and opinions. Children focus exceptionally well during their play and make rapid progress in preparation for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267141 Local authority Essex Inspection number 848508 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Rochford, Essex. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. The childminder works with assistants, one of whom is qualified at level 2.

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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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