Childminder EY337778

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 25 October 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

 Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning. The childminder uses a range of effective teaching techniques to support and challenge children of all ages.  Children are happy, settled and build close bonds with the childminder. She helps children to become emotionally secure and develop confidence and enthusiasm to try new things.  The childminder organises her home extremely well. Children access a wide range of high-quality resources and move around independently when selecting the activities and toys that appeal to them.  The childminder successfully promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She encourages healthy eating and good personal hygiene. Children enjoy plenty of outdoor play and physical activities.  The childminder works closely with the other settings that children attend. This means that children benefit from a shared approach to their learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She receives very complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides parents with plenty of information about their children's learning, she has not established highly successful ways for all parents to share information about their children's achievements 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

 explore more ways of encouraging all parents to share information about their children's learning 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 focused activities with the childminder and discussed the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector viewed a sample of the children's development records.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands the local safeguarding procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that her assistant understands her policies and procedures so families receive a consistent service. Both the childminder and her assistant hold current first-aid qualifications so they can deal with emergency situations. The well-qualified childminder meets regularly with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. She completes appropriate training courses at regular intervals and attends local authority events, which help to support the quality of her teaching. The childminder effectively plans and tracks children's progress. This helps her identify any gaps in children's development so that swift action can be taken if necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a lively and engaging approach and encourages children to persevere and extend their learning. Children show excitement as they master threading beads on to a cord. They look at books for pleasure and are fascinated when they explore maps to find out about holiday locations. The childminder supports children's communication and language development appropriately. She speaks clearly and reinforces language through repetition and modelling new words. Children enjoy demonstrating their increasing vocabulary by singing songs with great gusto. The childminder makes perceptive assessments of children's development and completes the required progress check when they are aged between two and three years. Assessment records are regularly shared with parents so they understand their children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children well as individuals and effectively supports their personal, social and emotional well-being. Children are encouraged to be independent. Toddlers feed themselves and the older children manage their lunchboxes by opening containers and unwrapping sandwiches. They also willingly help the childminder to pick up toys after their activities. They can explain that they need to be careful and not leave small items within reach of toddlers who may put them in their mouths. The childminder patiently negotiates with children so they understand responsible behaviour and show tolerance towards others. They learn how to share and take their turn. Children also learn about the wider world. They use resources that portray positive images of diversity and take part in activities to mark different events from the cultural calendar.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funding, make good progress in their learning. They are acquiring the knowledge and skills that will prepare them well for their future education. Children pay attention to what others say while engaged in an activity and follow instructions. They are sociable and communicate with growing confidence. Children prepare for starting nursery or school as the childminder takes them to community groups where they can meet and mix with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337778 Local authority Essex Inspection number 862740 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Witham, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works very occasionally with an assistant. The childminder receives funding for the provision of early education for 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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