Childminder EY480923

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 26 May 2015

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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 taken effective steps to address the actions raised at the last inspection. She is committed to improving her practice. The childminder now regularly evaluates her service to identify weaknesses and set targets for ongoing improvements.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She speaks clearly, repeats the correct pronunciation of words back to children and supports them to sound out new words.  The childminder provides a well resourced and stimulating environment, both indoors and outside. Children show high levels of engagement in activities. The childminder brings activities to life for children by using natural resources, such as, grass, straw and mud with small farm animal toys.  The childminder forms successful partnerships with parents. She updates them regularly on their children's progress and includes their views into assessments of

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This provision is good

children's development. The childminder advises parents on how they can effectively support their children's learning at home.  The childminder's checking of children's progress, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years, is robust. She effectively identifies any gaps that are emerging and provides the appropriate support. All children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's understanding of why things happen and how things work.  The childminder provides fewer opportunities for children to develop higher levels of self-control, cooperation and respect for others, in preparation for school.

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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 think for themselves, encouraging them to discover more about why things happen and how things work  help children to demonstrate even higher levels of self-control, cooperation and respect for others.

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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 and her suitability.  The inspector took account the views of parents expressed in the childminder's parent survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. She places a high importance on children's safety. The childminder is also aware of the checks she needs to carry out when new adults move into the premises. Risk assessments and daily checks of the premises are thorough and robust. The childminder makes sure she quickly identifies hazards and takes swift action to reduce or remove them. The childminder keeps a scrupulously clean and organised environment. She follows very good hygiene procedures to ensure children's good health and well-being. The childminder's policies, procedures and records are well organised and support her good practice. She attends regular training based on children's needs and her own professional aspirations. The childminder has worked very closely with her local authority to ensure she

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

meets the legal requirements and maintains a good standard in all areas of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a 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 plan exciting and engaging activities that are matched to children's learning needs and interests. She gets down to children's level and engages them in purposeful interactions. The childminder supports children to develop their small-muscle skills. Children learn how to correctly hold pencils, explore different materials and draw with chalks. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. She incorporates colours, numbers and mathematical concepts into everyday activities. Children learn to express themselves and develop their imaginations. They enjoy choosing from a wide range of musical instruments, playing them together and dancing along to music.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe and secure. They form strong attachments to the childminder and secure friendships with each other. The childminder promotes very good manners throughout the day and acts as a good role model for children to copy. She is responsive to children's health needs. The childminder provides healthy snacks and drinks, and advises parents of healthy lunchbox options. Children have daily opportunities to experience fresh air and physical exercise. They play in the garden and walk to school daily.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making 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 attend to their personal care needs, put on their shoes and are very good at helping to tidy away toys and resources. Children develop good listening and attention skills. They follow the childminder's instructions and answer questions they are asked.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480923 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1052133 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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