Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2016 19 June 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

 The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations from her last inspection. She has significantly improved her understanding of the learning and development requirements to help her meet children's individual learning needs.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents. Policies and procedures are shared with them, enabling them to make informed choices about their children's care. Information is shared daily about children's learning and development.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with others settings that children attend. There is a successful two-way flow of information that helps ensure children's individual needs are identified and addressed.  Children are happy and settled in this warm and welcoming childminding setting. They develop close emotional attachments to the childminder.  The childminder knows the children well. She talks confidently about where they are in

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This provision is good

their learning and what she needs to do to support their next steps. Activities are planned that support children's progress across the areas of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of learning outdoors. She does not fully support those children who learn best from playing outside to develop their early reading and writing skills.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to promote opportunities for children to learn about people, festivals and customs beyond their immediate experience.

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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

 focus more closely on supporting the early reading and writing skills of children who prefer to learn in the outdoor environment  build on the opportunities children have to develop an understanding and appreciation of different beliefs and ways of life.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, qualifications of the childminder and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to continuous improvement and evaluates the quality of her provision well. She takes responsibility for keeping up to date with legislation and good practice guidance. She seeks the support of other professionals and completes relevant training courses. The childminder uses what she has learnt to improve the quality of what she provides. For example, she has recently attended a cluster-group meeting focusing on leadership and management. As a result of this meeting the childminder has reviewed her policies and procedures, to ensure that they are relevant to her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection and knows how to report concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and considers children's learning styles when implementing planned activities. For example, she demonstrates how to do things and then encourages children to have a go for themselves. Children readily explore using glue sticks and shaking glitter during art activities. The childminder is actively engaged in the children's play and introduces planned activities to further their learning. For example, when completing an art activity to make an Olympic torch the childminder extends the learning by encouraging children to take part in racing and ball games in the garden. Children develop their physical skills as they take part in the egg-and-spoon races and practise using bats and balls. The childminder chats to the children about what they are doing and engages them in conversation. Children readily take turns to speak and to listen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. Effective settling-in processes are in place that help children to settle quickly. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the strong bonds the childminder establishes with the families. Parents report that their children are very happy and content in the childminder's care. Children's behaviour is managed well. The childminder is a good role model who treats children with respect and positive regard. She supports children to behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others. For example, she talks to children about the need to wear footwear when playing outside. She encourages handwashing after toileting, before eating and after playing outdoors as part of the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder monitors children's learning to ensure that they are making good progress and any gaps are quickly identified. Written documentation shows that children make good progress from their starting points and develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. Children develop in confidence and independence. They readily select from the varied range of toys and resources available to them and manage their own hygiene needs relevant to their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414617 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1044028 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 19 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She operates all year round from 6.30am 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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