Childminder EY496085

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development. They learn new skills as they copy the actions of the childminder and her son. For example, children watch how to use pens to make marks on an easel and are keen to have a go. The childminder supports their learning as she prompts them on how to hold the pen correctly for maximum effect.  The childminder effectively supports the needs of children. They are settled and secure in their routine. The childminder ensures they have quiet places to sleep when they need to. Children wake up refreshed and ready to engage in play and learning.  The childminder runs an efficient and effective service. She shares very detailed information with parents when they register with her. For example, she ensures parents have access to all her policies and procedures, enabling them to understand her role and responsibilities, especially with regard to safeguarding.

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This provision is good

 Children are developing good self-esteem. They are eager to do things for themselves and the childminder is patient with them as they try. Children smile and clap themselves after every activity they feel they succeed at.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide a broad range of resources and activities outdoors in order to support those children who prefer to be outside to learn to the highest possible level.  The childminder does not yet provide a wide range of activities and resources to help children develop an understanding of people and communities beyond their immediate experiences.

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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 of resources and activities available outdoors in order to help those children who prefer to learn outside to achieve the best possible outcomes  provide a wider range of activities to support children to learn more effectively about people and communities in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with the children and discussed with her the learning that was taking place.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation. Evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy, were also checked.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and of the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about following child protection procedures. She has a good knowledge of how to contact statutory agencies, should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder continuously reflects on her practice and has plans to offer further services to families in the community. She gains the views of parents and takes these into consideration. For example, following parents' suggestions, she uses more electronic ways to communicate with them. The childminder effectively reviews and tracks children's progress, ensuring that any weaknesses in their learning are quickly identified and strategies are put in place to address them. She undertakes training and attends childminder network meetings to help develop her knowledge and skills. Recent professional discussions on safeguarding practices have had a positive impact on the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

childminder's knowledge, understanding and policies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities based on children's interests and to challenge learning. The young children present enjoy playing with balls. They carefully put them into buckets and enjoy watching what happens when they tip them out again. Children's imaginative play is developing well. They know what to do with a toy telephone as they put it to their ear. When they hand it to the childminder she holds pretend conversations and children watch her with interest. The childminder knows children's next steps for learning and she regularly shares these with parents. She encourages parents to continue the learning at home and to share ongoing information about what children are achieving. She takes this into consideration in her ongoing planning, promoting continuity in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel secure and are happy in the childminder's care. They freely explore the resources in the playroom, choosing the toys they want to play with. The childminder uses her garden and visits local parks to promote children's physical play outside. These experiences provide opportunities for them to play ball games, run and climb. Children are supported well to develop their understanding of healthy practices and lifestyles. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and talks to them about the need to eat healthy food. She respects the views of parents on the meals she offers to children. For example, she provides healthy snacks after school as parents' preference is for their children to have a more substantial meal when they get home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and happily engage in age-appropriate activities. The childminder gives children time to work things out for themselves. For example, children explore shape as they complete inset puzzles. They persevere at their tasks, listening to prompts from the childminder. Children are developing into independent learners who are highly motivated. They are developing key skills which help to prepare them for future learning at nursery and ultimately at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496085 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1034099 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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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 2015 and lives in Takeley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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