Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2016 23 May 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

 Children are confident, settled and show good levels of self-esteem. The childminder successfully promotes their sense of belonging, well-being and emotional security.  The childminder knows children's interests. She uses this information to plan activities that stimulate their curiosity. Children are supported to focus on and persevere with activities. They concentrate well and make good progress.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with other providers to offer continuity of care and an extension of learning experiences for those children attending other settings.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides teaching of a good standard and works positively with parents to promote shared learning. Children develop positive attitudes towards learning.  The childminder reflects on the service she provides for families and encourages parents and children to share their views. This helps her to plan and make future

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This provision is good

improvements that meet everyone's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much information as possible from parents about their children's learning to fully support her early identification and planning of children's precise learning needs from the very start.  Children have fewer opportunities to extend their own ideas and develop their spontaneous play.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents about what children know and can do in order to plan even more precisely for their continued progress from an early stage  provide children with more opportunities to build on their spontaneous independent learning through play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching during activities indoors and completed a joint observation. The inspector and the childminder discussed the impact of this on children's learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, evidence of the suitability of other members of the household and children's learning and development records.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of her responsibilities to protect children. Both the childminder and her assistant are alert to hazards and take measures to ensure children's safety at all times. A wide range of relevant policies and procedures is frequently reviewed and put into practice. The childminder uses ongoing observations and assessments effectively to help ensure there are no gaps in children's learning. This includes involving parents and other settings that children may attend. Parents' comments about the service are very positive. They state they are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder attends a variety of training courses to update her skills and knowledge. She uses this information to benefit children's care and learning, sharing the knowledge with her assistant to monitor consistency and quality of practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's company. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning. She consistently talks to children, commenting on what they are doing and asking questions to encourage their thinking and exploration. This allows children to think and predict what they think and test out their ideas. She counts in routines and activities, helps children to identify shapes and recognise colours. The childminder promotes children's early reading skills well, for example, when they share books and talk about the characters and pictures. They play well during a game of dominoes, developing their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder manages children's care needs effectively and builds strong bonds with children to support their emotional well-being successfully. She teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She encourages them to make healthy choices and talks to them about the importance of handwashing before meals and after using the toilet. The childminder promotes children's physical development well because she provides daily opportunities for them to play outside, develop their physical skills and benefit from fresh air. From a young age, children develop a 'can do' attitude as they persevere in challenging tasks. The childminder provides a wide range of exciting trips and outings, helping to develop children's social skills and understanding of the wider world. Children behave well because the childminder has clear routines in place and high expectations. They are taught to look after their toys and each other. The childminder encourages

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

children to share and take turns, reminding them to use good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and enthusiastic learners. Children develop good listening, understanding and speaking skills, such as asking questions and initiating conversations. Children count confidently in their play and are beginning to recognise different mathematical concepts, such as size and shape. They learn how to cooperate with others and develop skills and attitudes they need for the next stages in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201792 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1043873 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 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Hadleigh, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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