Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 an effective understanding of child development and how young children learn. She enthusiastically interacts with children during activities. Children are motivated learners and develop the skills they need for future learning.  Children are very happy and form close bonds with the childminder and each other. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging and feel safe and secure. They are very keen to develop their independence skills and try new things.  The childminder plans a good variety of activities and outings that helps children to develop their understanding of other people, places and communities.  Children successfully adopt safe and healthy lifestyles. The childminder ensures that children follow good hygiene routines and provides them with nutritious meals and snacks. There are plenty of opportunities for children to take part in exercise and activities in the fresh air.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a reflective practitioner who 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:

 Although the partnerships with parents are good, the childminder has not yet established highly successful ways for all parents to regularly share ongoing information about their children's achievements at home.  The process for gathering additional information about children's starting points and tracking development is still relatively new and has not yet been fully embedded to promote a sharper focus on raising all children's progress to even higher levels.

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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

 explore more ways to encourage parents to share information about their children's achievements at home  strengthen initial assessments and the tracking of children's development to ensure that planning is extremely sharply focused on raising children's progress to even higher levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a focused activity with the childminder and discussed children's progress and achievements.  The inspector viewed children's development records.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the 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 the written testimonials organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very thorough knowledge of how to identify risks to children. She is very confident in knowing how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder carefully assesses the risks to children in her home and garden, particularly while renovations to the premises are underway. She ensures that children cannot access tools and building materials. They are always closely supervised when they play in the garden. The childminder is proactive in developing partnerships with other early years professionals and the other settings that children attend. She works closely with another childminder to gain new ideas and share best practice. She regularly attends cluster meetings and training events. The childminder also effectively shares information with local pre-schools to ensure there is continuity in children's care and learning when they attend more than one setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder knows children well and uses their interests to plan engaging activities and exciting outings. Children are inquisitive and approach their play with enthusiasm. The childminder skilfully seizes opportunities to support children's mathematical development. She effectively weaves in opportunities for children to count and recognise numbers. They explore size, shapes and learn about patterns and symmetry. A good focus is placed on developing children's language skills. There are ample opportunities for children to think for themselves, recall events, speak aloud and solve problems. The childminder carefully uses her assessments to identify children's next steps in learning. She keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and achievements using online assessment tools, written reports and daily conversations. Parents make very complimentary comments about the service the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a very positive role model. Children behave well and learn about the importance of good manners and showing respect for others. They are keen to help the childminder by picking up their toys. The childminder provides plenty of praise to help children understand what they have done well. Children enjoy developing their independence skills and show good control as they use cutlery to prepare their sandwiches. The childminder teaches children about how to stay safe in hot weather. Children can explain why they need to apply sun lotion and have plenty of drinks to keep themselves healthy and safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funding, make good progress. They confidently develop the skills they need in readiness for starting school. Children become strong communicators who concentrate and persevere to complete tasks. They engage well in their self-chosen activities. They know how to share, work together cooperatively and they begin to use negotiation skills. Children become very engrossed in books and animatedly use puppets and props to act out their favourite stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475303 Local authority Essex Inspection number 966023 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Heybridge Basin, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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