Childminder in Southend on Sea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2016 8 January 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a current first-aid certificate.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation well enough to help her ensure all legal requirements are met.  The childminder does not use her observations and assessments well enough to plan very precisely, so that every child is highly challenged in their learning.  The childminder does not focus her professional development precisely enough on continuing to raise the good quality of her teaching further.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides children with a safe and happy environment. She provides a range of experiences that reflects children's interests and stages of development. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's speaking and language skills well. She uses sign language when appropriate, and models and repeats words. The childminder uses age- appropriate questioning skills to encourage children to think and develop their own ideas.  Children are very happy, settled and secure. They build strong attachments with the childminder. The childminder is kind and attentive. She tailors experiences to meet the individual needs of all children.  The childminder forms good links with parents. She regularly keeps them informed about their children's experiences in her care. This contributes to there being a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain a current first-aid qualification. 31/05/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve self-evaluation to check that requirements are met and continuous improvement is made  use information from assessments to plan even more precisely and increase the potential for children to make rapid progress in their learning  focus more sharply on professional development and identify ways to further enhance practice and raise the quality of teaching to achieve even better outcomes for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities 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 with regards to children's learning, welfare and safety.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all members of the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. However, she has not made sure necessary qualifications are up to date. She has not evaluated her provision well enough to ensure that she is continuing to meet all legal requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended some training and has a good awareness of her responsibilities to keep children safe. The childminder observes children and completes regular assessments of their learning. She uses this information to monitor and track the good progress they are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good overall. She knows the children well and provides a range of experiences that helps them make progress in all aspects of their learning. The childminder interacts warmly and positively with the children, which helps them to become engaged in their play. Children excitedly discover malleable materials. The childminder encourages children to use their senses to discover the materials properties and investigate them. She introduces descriptive words that help extend children's language further, such as, slimy, squidgy, wet and cold. The childminder provides tools and equipment to help children develop their coordination and muscle control. Children love to scoop, tip and pour the materials. Children remain interested and excited because the childminder allows them to take the lead and to develop their own ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has appropriate medication and accident procedures in place. She completes risk assessments to ensure any hazards are identified and minimised. However, she has not placed the highest regard to children's well-being. This is because she has not maintained a first-aid qualification. Nevertheless, the childminder has a suitable understanding of first-aid procedures and demonstrates that she knows what to do if there was a medical emergency. The childminder values and respects all children. She is a good role model and sets age-appropriate expectations and boundaries. The childminder provides lots of positive praise and reassurance which give children the confidence to have a go and try new things. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active as they move around the childminder's home and play in her garden. The childminder takes the children on trips and visits to extend their understanding of the wider world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining the skills needed to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. They are developing their speaking and listening skills and are beginning to make their needs known. Children are learning to count and enjoy using counting in their play. They use their imagination as they join in with role play activities and they show care and concern for others. Children quickly gain confidence in using the toilet and are gaining an awareness of good hygiene practices. Children are learning right from wrong and are beginning to share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382864 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 1042592 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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