Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 always obtain written parental permission prior to administering medication or keep a written record each time medicine is administered to a child.  The childminder attends all the essential training. However, she has not yet introduced a targeted programme of professional development to enhance further the quality of care, teaching and learning.  The childminder's approach to self-evaluation is not robust enough to identify all weaknesses in the organisation of the provision so that all the welfare requirements are fully met.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder offers a carefully planned and well-resourced environment that provides children with plenty of choice, space and time to learn through play. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  Children are happy and settled. They learn how to behave responsibly and show respect and tolerance towards others.  Children adopt healthy lifestyles and have plenty of chances for physical play. They also have opportunities to relax and sleep peacefully and undisturbed. Young children learn to be independent as they help to prepare fruit and feed themselves.  The childminder has established friendly and helpful relationships with parents and other early years professionals. The effective partnerships with external agencies are used well to support children who have special educational needs or disability. The childminder accompanies parents to meetings. She skilfully adapts activities and

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It has the following strengths

routines to ensure all children are able to fully participate.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure that medicines are only administered to a child when prior written permission for that particular medicine has been obtained from their parent or carer, and keep a written record every time medicine is administered to a child. 20/07/2016

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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

 establish a broader programme of professional development focused on raising the quality of care and teaching  extend self-evaluation to precisely check practice, identify weaknesses in the quality of the provision and drive improvement to the highest level.

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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 evaluated 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 childminder's qualifications, the suitability of the childminder and her family, self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their responses in written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the local safeguarding procedures and how to respond to concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She has sound policies to keep children safe from harm. Risk assessments are regularly carried out to keep children safe in the premises and while on outings. However, the childminder does not consistently follow the correct procedures for obtaining prior parental consent and recording when medicine is given to a child. Nevertheless, this breach in requirements does not have a significant impact on children's health as the childminder does gather the information verbally to enable her to administer the medication safely. The childminder is enthusiastic about her role in promoting children's development. However, evaluation and ongoing professional development have not yet been fully embedded in practice to extend the childminder's childcare knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully assesses and tracks the progress children make in their learning. She also uses the information gained from parents and other settings to help identify children's learning priorities and any gaps in their development. Children are inquisitive learners. They demonstrate confidence as they select their toys and take decisions as they play. The childminder provides appropriately challenging activities for children and follows their interests well. Young children become keen to try new things and explore a variety of sensory materials. The childminder encourages children to experiment and make discoveries when she hides small toy insects in foam. She plays alongside children and introduces the words for colours, numbers and shapes to develop children's vocabulary. The childminder has developed her garden to provide exciting activities children can investigate. Good use is made of community facilities and local nature areas to broaden

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's experiences and to develop their understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has suitable settling-in procedures in place. Children form secure attachments with the childminder and her family on the short introductory visits. The childminder also prepares children for changes ahead as they accompany her on trips to the school playground. The childminder encourages effective hygiene practices. However, children's well-being is not fully assured due to the weaknesses in correctly maintaining medication records. Parents speak very highly about how the childminder supports their children's care and development. They say they appreciate how the childminder thoughtfully supports both children and their families, particularly when they are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make effective progress, including those with lower starting points. They develop the skills they need in readiness for starting nursery or school. Children's early reading and writing skills are emerging. They enjoy looking at books for pleasure and exploring paint to make marks. They use visual aids to tell their favourite story or to discover what is going to happen next in the routine.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468567 Local authority Essex Inspection number 975712 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 2013 and lives in Brentwood, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports a small number of children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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