Childminder EY295538

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2016 22 October 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 provides an interesting and stimulating environment, both indoors and outside. She knows children well and ensures there is a good balance of planned and spontaneous play opportunities.  The childminder discusses children's development and finds out about their starting points and ongoing learning from parents. Her good understanding means she recognises when children exceed expectations for their age and provides activities that are challenging and extend on what they can do already.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children form very strong bonds with each other and the childminder. Young children are exceptionally happy in the setting. They know where to find the toys and activities so that they settle in quickly.  The childminder takes measures to keep children safe in her care. She supervises their play and includes them in routines to help reduce any possible risks.

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This provision is good

 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 improvements that meet everyone's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The information about children's learning that the childminder shares with other settings they attend is not always detailed enough to support them to make the best possible progress.

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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 partnership working with other settings that children attend, exchanging more detailed information to support continuity and consistency in children's learning and promote higher levels of progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the house and talked with the childminder.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated a teaching activity.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed actions from the previous inspection and continues to reflect on her provision to identify further areas for improvement. The childminder's knowledge and experience help her to provide a good level of care and education for children. She attends a variety of training courses to update her skills and knowledge. Parents' comments about the service she provides are very positive. They state they are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder has a secure awareness of child protection issues and knows the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern about children's welfare. She carries out regular risk assessments to help keep children safe and secure. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning. Children are confident communicators who express themselves well. Their days are filled with meaningful conversations and chatter with the childminder as they enjoy a wide range of activities. 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, predict and test out their ideas. The childminder encourages children to count during routines and activities and helps children to identify shapes and recognise colours. These are some of the many ways she supports children's mathematical development. The childminder promotes children's early reading skills well, for example, when they share books and talk excitedly about the characters and pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model through being happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages behaviour positively through using praise and encouragement and is consistent in her approach. Consequently, children are supported to develop key skills, such as sharing and turn taking during play activities, which helps them prepare well for their eventual move to school. Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles because the childminder follows appropriate hygiene procedures and practices that meet their physical, nutritional and healthcare needs. The childminder obtains, and adheres to, information regarding children's individual health needs, such as allergies. Her guidance and support help children to become independent in their personal care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate good levels of progress in learning from their individual starting points. They are keen, excited and eager learners who display high levels of energy and enthusiasm for exploring. They display an impressive ability to recognise letters and numbers and their significance. They can point out the letters of their name and the names of people who are important to them. Children are creative and like to express their ideas through role play. They care for dolls and show the toys the nurturing care they receive themselves. Children gain the essential skills they need to be ready for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295538 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1044461 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Billericay. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, 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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