Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2016 23 February 2012

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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 shares a wide range of well-maintained policies and procedures with parents. This helps to ensure that they are kept informed and promotes the safe running of her service.  Children are provided with plenty of play opportunities outside of the childminder's home. They enjoy trips out in the local community, which helps to promote their understanding of similarities and differences.  The quality of teaching is very good. The childminder uses her knowledge of children and how they learn to help her plan exciting and suitably challenging experiences that inspire them.  The childminder effectively broadens children's understanding of the benefits of healthy eating. They understand that apples and bananas are healthy foods that are good for them.  The childminder forms close and caring bonds with the children. They show that they are happy and feel very secure in her care. Children invite the childminder to take part

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This provision is good

in their games and have great fun with her as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gained from parents on entry does not always provide the childminder with the detailed information she requires to help her to plan for children's immediate learning needs.  The childminder exchanges information about children's care and welfare with other settings that they attend. However, she does not exchange detailed information about children's progress to support their continuity of learning more effectively.

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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

 enhance the depth of information gathered from parents about children's learning and development on entry in order to further enrich the planning process  enhance the communication with other settings that children attend in order to exchange further details of children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of parents' views as expressed through feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the issues surrounding child protection. She knows what action she must take if she has concerns about any child she is caring for. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home and outings. She ensures that risks to children are either removed or minimised. Safety gates are used to effectively prevent children from entering some areas of her home. The well-qualified childminder's knowledge and understanding has a positive impact on the service she provides for children. Parents feel that their children are safe and well looked after in the childminder's care. Self-evaluation is ongoing and is informed by the thoughts and ideas of children and their parents. The childminder also holds regular discussions with other registered childminders. This helps her to successfully reflect on her practice and make plans for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out frequent and effective ongoing observations and assessments of children. This helps her to plan effectively to support their precise learning needs. Children are eager to learn. They participate in a wide range of exciting activities that motivates their interest and curiosity. The childminder involves children in meaningful conversations about life cycles. They become animated as they tell her that their tadpole has grown four legs. Children's thinking is supported very well through the childminder's use of good resources and probing questions. They discover that soon their tadpole will lose its tail and become a frog. Children have lots of fun playing games with the childminder, helping them to develop their mathematical skills. They successfully count out loud how many spots there are on the dice and then move their counter the correct number of spaces. The childminder keeps parents updated about their child's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

She also gives them information about how they can help to support their child's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show high levels of confidence and are happy and settled. They are well behaved. The childminder treats children with respect and gives them lots of encouragement during activities. They are also provided with lots of praise for their accomplishments. Children are encouraged to learn about how to keep themselves healthy and safe. They know that in hot weather they need to wear a hat and put sun cream on. Parents are provided with a good level of information about their child's care needs each day. They comment that the childminder provides a, 'Loving, caring family environment'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. They can share, follow instructions and take turns. Children are encouraged to be independent. After lunch they tidy up after themselves, putting recycling and rubbish in the correct bins and dirty containers in the sink. Children display high levels of enjoyment and curiosity as they engage in play and learning. They are acquiring the key skills they need for future learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271875 Local authority Essex Inspection number 860803 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Loughton. She operates term time only from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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