Childminder, Out-of school day care in Southend on Sea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 17 January 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 has close, caring relationships with the children in her care. She provides a warm and secure environment to help children settle-in quickly.  The well-qualified childminder demonstrates her secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses their interests and assessment information effectively to inform the activity planning. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  The childminder provides a range of resources and opportunities to help children learn to understand and respect each other's differences. Children enjoy going out into the local community to access different play experiences and take part in physical activities.  The childminder has established good links with the other settings that children attend. These help the childminder to share information and support continuity in children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder thoughtfully reflects on her practice to drive continual improvement and maintains good outcomes for children. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from the last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Young children are not always able to make choices and easily select their toys and resources, to support their growing independence.  Although the partnerships with parents are good, the childminder has not yet established highly successful strategies for parents to share information about their children's learning at home.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to independently select their toys and decide on the resources they need for their chosen activity  extend the range of information sought from parents about their children's development and establish a greater understanding of children's achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a focused activity with the childminder and discussed the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector viewed the children's development records.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant. The inspector also reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessment and, policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken from their responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with new legislation. Both the childminder and her assistant attend training to develop their knowledge of child protection. This ensures they have a clear understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow if they have concerns about the welfare of a child in their care. The childminder keeps children safe. She carries out regular risk assessment of her premises. The childminder has taken the decision to make her garden out of bounds to children while renovations are underway. She ensures that children regularly go to local parks for outdoor play. The childminder holds discussions with her assistant about performance and responsibilities within the setting. She is also receptive to advice from her childminding network adviser to ensure continual improvements are made to children's ongoing learning and development needs. Parents comments on how happy they are with

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

the care and attention their children receive and say the childminder, 'Is worth her weight in gold'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good teaching skills effectively as she questions children skilfully to extend their thinking. She knows the children well and sensitively introduces numbers, shapes and colours as they play. She talks to children about what is taking place, helping to support the speaking and listening skills necessary for their future learning. Children enjoy activities in which they experiment with texture, colour, glue and tactile materials. They are starting to use small-world resources and role play props imaginatively. The childminder monitors children's progress well. This enables her to quickly identify any gaps in their development and provides additional support when necessary. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about the children's achievements and offers them ideas to continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident, happy and engaged individuals. The childminder has high expectations for good behaviour and is consistent with her explanations about the rules of the setting. The childminder regularly praises children for their achievements which help to raise their self-esteem. The childminder effectively uses everyday opportunities to help children follow healthy lifestyles. Children follow good hygiene procedures and are given support to make healthy meal and snack choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are working within the range of development that is typical for their age and are developing good communication skills. Young children eagerly respond to simple questions and instructions, and are confident when making their needs known. The childminder ensures that children acquire the key skills needed to support future learning and become ready for starting pre-school and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388804 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 859149 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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