Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 Not applicable

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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 high expectations of her practice. She has an in-depth knowledge of her role and how to meet children's individual needs. She attends regular training based on the needs of the children and her own professional aspirations.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She adds new words into their vocabulary, encourages them to make up their own stories and supports them to become confident communicators.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, happy and secure. She forms strong bonds with them and their families. Children form close friendships with each other and settle well.  The childminder places a high importance on supporting children to learn the vital skills they need to be ready for school. Children learn to get ready for sports lessons and develop good listening and attention skills. The childminder shares in-depth information

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This provision is good

with school teachers about children's progress, their likes and interests.  The childminder forms excellent partnerships with parents. She updates them regularly on their children's progress. She includes parents' views in all assessments of their children's development. The childminder provides parents with home-learning kits and ideas for how they can support their children's learning effectively at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not fully supported in exploring their cultural backgrounds or learning about other cultures and different ways of life.  The childminder provides fewer opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills further, particularly those who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 children with further opportunities to learn more about their own cultures and other ways of life  provide children with further opportunities to learn that print carries meaning and enjoy an increasing range of books.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor learning environment where children play and viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed a focused activity and evaluated the quality of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's development records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder, her suitability and the suitability of other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to at the inspection and views expressed in their written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse and the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. Her policies and procedures are organised well and support her good practice. The childminder places a high importance on keeping children safe. She ensures that adults who live on the premises are suitable to be around children. She also immediately assesses the potential risks from changes to circumstances, in order to address any concerns for children's safety. The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. She considers the impact of the training she attends and how she can implement what she learns to improve the outcomes for children. The childminder actively seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals to help inform her challenging but achievable plans for improvement. She has formed successful partnerships with the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

other early years settings that children attend. She liaises with them regularly about children's development, promoting consistency in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well qualified and experienced childminder has a very good knowledge of how children learn. She gets to know children well through regular observations and accurate assessments of what they can do. The childminder uses this information to provide children with play activities that are matched to their individual needs and interests. She skilfully builds on children's thinking skills. She involves herself in their play. The childminder asks purposeful questions to support them to come up with answers to problems by themselves. She actively supports children's large- and small-physical skills. Children learn to jump during sack races and balance on wooden beams. Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home and develop good social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides caring and effective settling-in sessions. She keeps in close contact with parents to ensure she continually meets children's emotional and care needs. Children are very well behaved. The childminder sets clear age-appropriate boundaries and gently reminds children of these throughout the day. The childminder is very caring and shows she values and respects children's views and achievements, fostering their self- esteem. She encourages children to make healthy, informed choices of the food they eat and welcomes their input into the menu. Children have many opportunities to experience fresh air and physical exercise. They develop an awareness of their own health and safety. Children understand the importance of removing trip hazards. They talk with the childminder about why their heart pumps faster and why they need water after exercising.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. Children develop good independence skills. They dress themselves, prepare snack and help to tidy away toys. Children develop good social skills and engage in interactions with ease. They develop very good imaginations and creative skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476701 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1051626 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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