Childminder EY372280

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2016 14 July 2015

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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 has addressed the issues raised at her last inspection. She has taken additional training and support from her local authority. She uses the training well to enhance her professional development and makes improvements to her setting.  Children settle well into the childminder's care and form good relationships with her family and other children in the setting.  The childminder has a calm manner. She sets clear and consistent boundaries for children to promote their positive behaviour. This helps children to feel safe and confident.  The childminder obtains information from parents about their children's development when they first join her setting. She continues to share their ongoing progress regularly with parents and promotes consistency of learning between the setting and home.  The childminder supports children's physical, and communication and language development well. She gives simple instructions as children engage in creative activities

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This provision is good

and teaches them to share and take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always grasp opportunities to extend children's learning. For example, she showed children a bird's nest and egg she had found in the garden, but she did not respond fully to their questions, in order to satisfy their thirst for knowledge.  The childminder does not always actively promote children's interest in books.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to extend children's learning and build on their enthusiasm to learn  provide more regular opportunities for children to explore books and develop an interest in reading.

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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 discussed the learning outcomes of a structured activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading testimonials and questionnaire feedback.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's progress records, self-evaluation, attendance records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure children's individual needs are met. She obtains their written permission to meet their care and learning needs effectively. She has made links with other settings that children attend and provided support for those who are about to attend school for the first time. She has made improvements to her outdoor area and has further plans to extend and improve her premises. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She is familiar with the local authority procedures and regularly updates her knowledge. The childminder evaluates her practice to ensure that she is meeting requirements. She makes plans for improvements to her practice and setting and she takes account of the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress carefully to identify their learning needs and any gaps there may be in their development. She plans structured activities with the needs and interests of individual children in mind. She makes provision for plenty of free play and is skilled at balancing the needs of a variety of age groups during the school holidays. She makes learning fun and interesting through the innovative activities she prepares. For example, children enjoy making 'fairy houses'. They cover empty jars with clay and decorate them. They concentrate fully as they decide how the fairy will enter their new abode. Each child is given the freedom to express themselves creatively. The childminder is aware that children enjoy playing and learning outdoors. They hunt for treasure in the garden and play hide and seek. Children learn about colours, shapes and counting as they blow numerous bubbles into the air.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to speak to each other politely. They are confident and active learners. She teaches them good hygiene practices and skills of independence. Children have plenty of opportunities for exercise and physical development in the garden and on outings. The childminder provides varied and nutritious meals and teaches the children about foods that are good for their health. They learn about natural resources, such as herbs, they use in their play. The childminder teaches them how they are used in cooking. Children grow and tend plants in the childminder's allotment. They learn about the wider world when they take part in themed activities relating to festivals celebrated around the world. The childminder teaches children to respect differences in society through the resources and activities she provides.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for starting school. They learn to count and recognise shapes and colours. Children practise their early writing skills during activities. The childminder supports their emotional development and gives positive and constructive comments about their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372280 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1051170 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates from Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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