Woolner, Trisha

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 24 November 2014

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to address the identified weaknesses. She now provides an effective blend of adult-planned and child-initiated activities to extend children's learning. Experiences are firmly in tune with the children's needs and interests. Children make effective progress in all areas and develop the skills they need for future learning.  Children form secure and caring attachments with the childminder, her co-childminder and her assistant. They receive frequent praise and encouragement to effectively promote their confidence and self-esteem.  The experienced childminder uses a fair and firm approach to effectively manage children's behaviour. This means children respond well to instructions and they are fully aware of the boundaries.  Children are well prepared for starting nursery or school. The childminder encourages children to develop good social skills. She also provides a wide range of interesting

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This provision is good

resources that promotes children's early reading, writing and mathematical skills.  Children enjoy a range of visits to places in the local area. This extends learning and promotes social skills as children meet a wide range of people in their community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although, the childminder regularly observes children and identifies what they need to learn next, she does not always track their progress rigorously and share precise information with parents about their child's learning and development.  The programme for professional development has not identified how the childminder and her assistant will enhance the quality of their practice to reach an outstanding level.

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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 tracking of children's progress and share more precise information with parents about their child's level of development  focus more precisely on professional development opportunities that deliver the highest quality of teaching and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a sample of the children's development records.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the assistant, self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written testimonials and their responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder organises her daily routine effectively and ensures that children receive plenty of attention and support. She discusses all aspects of her service with her co- childminder and her assistant to ensure they are aware of their roles and responsibilities. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All persons living or working on the premises complete the relevant background checks. The childminder, her co-childminder and her assistant regularly update their knowledge on safeguarding procedures through training. They maintain a good overview of the activities and experiences they provide to ensure they cover all areas of learning. The childminder evaluates her practice perceptively to identify areas for development and demonstrates a positive capacity for continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures that all children have access to high-quality resources that are used flexibly to enhance learning. She knows the children well and uses her good teaching skills effectively as she skilfully questions them to extend their thinking. The childminder introduces memory games to encourage children to solve problems and think critically. She incorporates numbers, shapes and colours into conversations as she plays with children. Projects linked to stories mean that children learn to look at books for pleasure. Older children start to recognise letters and sounds and familiar words. Parents are encouraged to become involved in their children's learning when they take home the learning journals. They add photographs and comments about their children's achievements at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Games are introduced, so that children learn about important social skills, such as sharing resources or taking turns. Clear house rules are in place. These are discussed regularly to help children learn the importance of being kind, considerate to others and behaving responsibly. Children learn to keep themselves safe by working out for themselves when there are risks as they play. They also know why they need to use seat belts and car seats when they go on journeys in the mini-bus. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they take part in physical activities. They develop their coordination by using a range of apparatus in the garden or at local parks and playgrounds. They follow good hygiene routines and benefit from eating nutritious meals and snacks. Young children are encouraged to be independent and learn to feed themselves. Their drinking cups remain within their eyesight, so they can help themselves to a drink whenever they feel thirsty.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funding, are making good progress from their starting points. Children are developing key skills needed for school and future life. They demonstrate good levels of confidence, concentration and independence as they explore and investigate resources both indoors and outside. They communicate clearly, eagerly respond to simple questions and instructions and are confident when making their needs known.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202898 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1044504 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Writtle, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. At times, the childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder provides funded 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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