Childminder EY384242

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 12 November 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Effective observation, assessment and planning procedures enable the childminder to monitor children's development closely. She identifies children's next steps in learning and encourages their progress through targeted play opportunities linked to their learning needs.  The childminder is skilled in communicating with children at their level. She knows how to make them feel relaxed and she encourages discussion because she clearly understands their needs and interests.  Children are settled and have formed strong attachments with the childminder. They are happy, highly motivated and are making good progress in their learning and development as a result.  Parents' comments about the service are very positive. They state they are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder also understands the value of close partnership working with other agencies, such as early years settings, to support and

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This provision is good

complement children's care and learning.  Good use is made of local amenities and visits to places of interest, helping to develop children's social skills and understanding of the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The initial information about children's learning that the childminder obtains from parents is not sufficiently detailed to fully support her early identification of children's precise learning needs.  Although the childminder has identified that she would like to build upon her current skills and knowledge, she has not yet secured suitable opportunities for professional development.

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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

 strengthen the level of information obtained from parents to include further detail of children's development to plan even more precisely for their continued progress from an early stage  secure opportunities to update knowledge and implement a programme of professional development to enhance the already good standard of care and education.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, evidence of the suitability of other members of the household and children's learning and development records.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and spoke to a parent during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training and reviews her policies and procedures to help protect children's well-being. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns for children in her care. She risk assesses her premises and the venues she visits with children. She minimises potential hazards and supervises children closely at all times. The childminder uses ongoing observations and assessments effectively to help ensure there are no gaps in children's learning. This includes involving parents and other settings that children may attend. The childminder is motivated to provide the best for children and she welcomes the views of parents and children to support her self-evaluation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and promotes their learning successfully. She sits on the floor with them and talks about their activities. She works well to help children achieve the next steps in their learning. Children are enthusiastic and join in structured activities well. For example, children enjoy using plastic bricks to create patterns with paint. While they paint, the childminder uses colour and number words to extend the learning opportunities. The childminder encourages children to become confident communicators. For example, she introduces new words and phrases as she teaches children new concepts, such as mixing different coloured paint together. She asks appropriate questions, giving children time to respond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment and a stimulating range of experiences for children to engage in. Children are highly active and enjoy playing outdoors, which is good for their physical well-being. Children manage their self-care confidently and can talk about healthy foods and why they wash their hands before eating. This helps them to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder teaches young children to share and learn about their feelings. She gives calm, age- appropriate explanations and effectively distracts children from disputes. For example, the childminder provides similar or duplicate resources so that younger children can play alongside one another. This helps children learn to share and take turns as they develop their friendships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are enthusiastic and motivated learners. Children develop good listening, understanding and speaking skills. For example, they ask questions and initiate conversations. Children count confidently in their play and are beginning to recognise different mathematical concepts, such as size and shape. They learn how to cooperate with others and develop key skills and attitudes they need for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384242 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1043319 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Grays, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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