Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2016 7 January 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 effectively reflects on and reviews her provision. She has implemented a number of changes and developments over the past year that have greatly improved outcomes for children.  The childminder's precise observations of children's learning enable her to form a clear picture of each child's progress. She involves parents in determining their children's next steps in learning.  The childminder takes account of children's interests when planning activities. She liaises with parents to establish a good understanding of children's changing likes and dislikes. She plans activities that she feels will capture children's interests and motivate them to learn.  The childminder and her assistant create a warm and welcoming environment where children are valued. Children enter the childminder's home with confidence and immediately run to her for their first hug of the day.  Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are strong. The

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This provision is good

childminder has effective systems for sharing information regarding children's care and learning during their time with her. She uses information gained from parents and other settings to complement learning that takes place outside of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides fewer opportunities for children who learn best outdoors to participate in activities and make best use of resources to achieve their full potential in all areas of learning.  The childminder's evaluation of the impact of her assistants' practice is not sharply focused enough to achieve and maintain a higher quality of teaching.

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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 provision for outdoor play so that children who learn best outside are provided with stimulating and exciting learning opportunities  build on the supervision arrangement for assistants to evaluate the quality of teaching so they are more sharply focused and targeted to achieving and maintaining a higher level of practice.

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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 held a discussion with the childminder about her understanding of teaching and learning and reviewed her arrangements for the supervision of her assistants.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as her self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of all adults living or working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to at the time of the inspection and through written survey responses.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has robust procedures in place to ensure that children remain safe and secure within her provision. She effectively coaches her assistants so that they are familiar with her safeguarding procedures. The childminder and her assistants regularly update their safeguarding knowledge through appropriate training and by keeping abreast of changes in guidance. Children's safety is given high priority by the childminder and her assistants. They carry out effective risk assessments within the home and prior to all outings. Children develop good knowledge about how to keep safe as they follow the childminder's clear rules and instructions. The childminder and her assistants are committed to further enhancing their childcare knowledge. They are continuously looking for relevant training courses to further develop the provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen and motivated. They enjoy guiding their own play as they select resources from the low-level storage units in the dedicated playroom. The childminder promotes children's language development by asking clear questions, introducing new vocabulary and engaging children in conversation. Children listen intently to stories and re-tell their favourite parts. Children count, sort and identify shapes in their everyday play and routine activities. This helps to enhance their mathematical knowledge. Children are provided with good opportunities to extend their social skills as they regularly attend toddler groups, activity sessions and meet with other childminders and their minded children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and comfortable in the childminder's care. They form close and caring relationships with the childminder, her assistants and the other children. The childminder creates opportunities for children to explore the environment independently, enabling them to develop a good sense of belonging. For example, they wander freely between the playroom and the childminder's garden. Children behave well, they show respect for each other and understand the childminder's simple house rules. The childminder and her assistants act as good role models, creating an environment of trust where everyone is listened to and treated fairly. Children develop a good understanding about how to keep themselves healthy. They enjoy a range of snacks and meals which promotes their good health. Children enjoy exploring resources in the garden, which helps to promote their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are beginning to write their own names and to recognise letters in books. Children who are leaving the childminder to start school are confident in their own abilities. They manage their personal needs well and can put their shoes, coats and outdoor clothes on and off.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417102 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1043659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays, from 6am to 7pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and from 6am to 4pm on Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. She works with one main assistant and is supported on occasions by one of two volunteers.

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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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