Childminder EY473559

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 September 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 provides children with appealing and motivating experiences, both indoors and outside. She accurately assesses children's progress and uses this information effectively to plan for their learning needs.  Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder, who has a caring and fun approach. This helps the children to feel secure and comfortable in her care.  The childminder uses a range of activities and visits into the community to raise children's awareness of the wider world. She helps children to learn about differences between themselves and others and why it is important to treat people with respect.  Parents are fully encouraged to be actively involved in their children's learning and development. They effectively share their knowledge of their children's learning at home. The childminder uses this information effectively to make sure that activities are in tune with the children's current interests and enthusiasms.

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively uses the views of children, parents and other early years professionals when evaluating her setting's strengths and areas for development. This successfully promotes continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder completes all the mandatory training, she has not yet started accessing further professional development opportunities to improve on her teaching to help children make the very 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

 seek further ways to extend professional development opportunities and focus on raising the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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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 focused activities with the childminder and discussed the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector viewed the 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 from the written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made a good start to her childminding business. She places a high priority on children's safety, well-being, learning and development. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder provides a secure environment for children to play and learn in. She carries out health and safety checks on her premises to help her recognise and eliminate any potential hazards. The childminder has made part of her garden out of bounds to children, while renovations are underway. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. The childminder regularly monitors children's development, which enables her to swiftly identify and manage any gaps in children's learning. The childminder is well aware of the importance in maintaining effective relationships with other early years settings, to promote smooth transitions and continuity

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are curious, eager to learn and confidently acquire new skills. The well resourced and welcoming indoor and outdoor environments motivate children to play purposefully and to make choices. The childminder encourages children to confidently use their own ideas to extend learning while playing. For example, they use their imagination and talk about holidays in the role play travel agency. They decide what they need to pack and what animals they might see on their adventures. The childminder talks to the children clearly, extending vocabulary effectively by naming everyday objects and asking questions that encourage interesting answers. The childminder successfully links activities to popular stories. Children talk about the jungle animals they see in books and they use a variety of natural materials to create models and displays.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. Their behaviour is managed well. Children are polite and helpful and they learn to be kind to others. They take part in games where they learn to take turns and play fairly. Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They spend lots of time outside where they enjoy fresh air and opportunities for physical exercise. Children talk about washing the germs from their hands before they sit down to eat their healthy snacks and lunch. They know how to keep themselves safe as they move around the setting. They regularly practise evacuation procedures so they know what to do in emergency situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain the skills and knowledge they require in readiness for starting school. Children are keen to join in with activities and are active learners who have fun in their play. They demonstrate their independence skills as they learn to put on their own shoes to go outside and capably manage their personal care needs. Children learn about sounds and letters, and practise writing their name. They enjoy counting and working out how to solve simple problems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473559 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 977452 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for 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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