Prentice, Jennifer Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2016 10 September 2013

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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 quality of teaching is good, and at times, outstanding. The childminder provides a variety of interesting activities that captures children's curiosity and helps them to gain the skills needed to prepare them for starting school.  Children independently access a wide range of resources, both indoors and outside. The childminder ensures that the playroom and outdoor area are planned well to promote high levels of motivation, exploration and allow children to follow their interests.  Children thrive and build strong bonds with the childminder and her co-childminder due to their sensitive reassurance and encouragement. They talk to children with kindness and respect. This helps children to develop a positive sense of themselves and understand how to manage their own emotions and make friends.  The childminder provides key information for parents about their children's next steps in learning and actively encourages them to share details about their children's

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This provision is good

achievements at home.  The childminder's continuous evaluation of the provision means that she is always looking at ways to improve outcomes for children. She is constantly updating her knowledge and extending her understanding of how children learn through a well- targeted programme of professional development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always robustly monitoring and adapting her routines when new children join the setting.  There have been very recent changes made to the security arrangements on the premises and these have not yet been fully tested.

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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 monitoring of daily practice to ensure that routines fully take into account the needs of new children when they join the setting  review the changes made to the security arrangements and check that these successfully keep children safe.

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Inspection activities

 Ofsted carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information received from the childminder.  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 her co-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 and her co-childminder, self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from their written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is a dedicated professional with a genuine passion for caring for young children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the possible signs of abuse and neglect and knows how to report concerns to the relevant authorities. Following a recent incident when a child left the premises unnoticed and unsupervised, the childminder notified Ofsted in line with legal requirements. Although this was not a minded child, the childminder and her co-childminder took immediate action to improve security to prevent the likelihood of such an event reoccurring. The front door now has a security chain and an alarm has been fitted to alert the childminder that the door is open. Policies, procedures and risk assessments in relation to how the childminder and her co-childminder supervise children have been strengthened. They now constantly ensure that children are always within their sight and hearing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her co-childminder have a very good understanding of how young children learn. They successfully work together as key persons to assess children's progress across the seven areas of learning. They both recognise the potential of planning high-quality activities to continually maximise children's learning and development opportunities. Children's communication and language is developing well. The childminder speaks constantly to children and gives them a running commentary of what they are doing. Children learn new songs and enjoy following stories. This helps to increase the children's listening skills and develops their understanding and vocabulary. Children learn to count to high numbers. They enjoy taking part in problem-solving tasks. They experiment and predict what is going to happen next as they mix sand or compost with water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are polite, kind and helpful. Their good health is successfully promoted. They follow effective hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities in the fresh air. The childminder is mindful of the effect of hot temperatures. She applies sun lotion and ensures that children wear sun hats and drink plenty of water when they play outside. The childminder regularly meets up with other early years professionals at community groups. This means that children have the opportunity to mix socially with others and confidently embrace new situations. Teachers also visit the setting so children become familiar with their new carers before starting full- time education.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making very good progress. They are curious and inquisitive learners who are eager to explore their environment and embrace new ideas. Children confidently develop skills in readiness for their move on to nursery or school. Their confidence is nurtured as they carry out manageable tasks that help to develop their independence skills. For example, they help to prepare and serve their food and tidy away their toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459635 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 1056365 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 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She works from the home of another registered childminder in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, 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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