Childminder EY474565

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 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 forms warm and nurturing relationships with children and provides a welcoming, home-from-home environment. Children and toddlers enjoy cuddles and hugs and investigate their surroundings with confidence.  Children enjoy taking part in a variety of activities and experiences. They are curious and eager to explore interesting natural and sensory materials. Children make good progress and effectively develop the skills they need for future learning.  The childminder helps children to value others. They learn about similarities and differences through activities linked to the cultural calendar and on visits to places in the local and wider community.  Children have good opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They have exercise and fresh air each day to help promote their physical well-being.  The childminder has made continual improvements since registration. She has good

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This provision is good

links with other settings to support children in their overall learning and development. She also works closely with other childminders to share good practice and gain new ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather as much detailed information as she can from parents about their children's capabilities and achievements when they join the setting.  On occasions, the childminder does not always fully consider the needs of the varying ages of children when planning group activities. This means that younger children are not always provided with the best possible opportunities to be fully engaged in their learning.

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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

 extend the information gathered from parents when children join the setting and use this to inform initial assessments and plan even more precisely from the start  strengthen planning and provide more opportunities for younger children to become more deeply involved during group activities.

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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 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 their written responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge of child protection procedures. She knows the steps to take to protect children's well-being and how to report a concern about a child in her care. Since registration, the childminder has moved house. She has carefully risk assessed her new home and garden. This ensures that any potential hazards are made inaccessible to children. The childminder regularly completes training and attends the local cluster meetings to continually develop her knowledge and skills. She frequently reflects on her provision in order to identify potential areas for development. The childminder encourages and values regular feedback from parents. She is also very receptive to suggestions from her local authority advisers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are introduced to positive experiences and have lots of fun as they learn. They become confident communicators. The childminder engages in constant discussions with children during their play activities. She speaks clearly and respectfully to children and continually introduces new vocabulary or mathematical language. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's ongoing development. She effectively uses individual learning diaries and tracker books to ensure there are no gaps in learning. The childminder uses these effectively to share observations and photographs with parents to keep them informed about their children's achievements and development. She also works with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to support children in developing their communication skills further. Parents make extremely positive comments about the care and education the childminder provides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and toddlers are happy and settled. When children start, there are gradual settling-in sessions to ensure that they get to know the childminder and her family before they are left by the parents. The childminder gives high priority to developing children's social skills and their self-confidence. Children are polite and friendly and are learning to share and take turns. The childminder has a realistic expectation of behaviour and effectively supports children to develop an understanding of right from wrong. Children's independence in self-care is successfully promoted. They learn to follow important hygiene routines, eat healthy snacks and have times for rest and play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funding, make good progress. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children learn to listen and follow instructions. They show a growing interest in books. They enjoy sharing experiences as they sit close to the childminder and take part in activities linked to popular stories. Children also enjoy taking part in role play scenarios and imitate the actions of adults. They acquire positive attitudes towards learning new things and develop key skills in readiness for starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474565 Local authority Essex Inspection number 968418 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Great Totham, 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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