Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2016 1 July 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements and implemented considerable changes. These changes have improved safeguarding arrangements and the quality of teaching, resulting in excellent outcomes for children.  The childminder and her assistant have an excellent understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. They are confident and very clear on the procedure to follow to report concerns about the welfare of a child.  The childminder completes comprehensive assessments of children's starting points in partnership with their parents. She frequently shares highly detailed information with them about their children's progress and provides a wealth of ideas to help parents further promote their children's learning at home.  The childminder works extremely hard to create an environment where children flourish, both physically and emotionally. She passionately fosters positive and caring

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This provision is outstanding

attachments with children to help them to be happy, confident and settled in her care.  Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps in learning, including the move on to school. The childminder and her assistant are highly adept at fostering children's social, communication and language skills, supporting their strong progress in other areas of learning.  Partnerships with other settings children also attend are superb. The childminder shares detailed assessment records with key persons. This comprehensive, joined-up approach helps to ensure both parties identify and address any gaps in learning at the earliest opportunity.

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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

 continue to develop the outdoor provision in order to provide children with inspirational opportunities for learning and play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, evidence of the suitability of other members of the household and children's learning and development records.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Detailed policies underpin practice and meticulous records are kept, promoting children's safety and welfare. The childminder closely supervises her assistants, providing guidance, support and training and ensuring consistency in practice. Highly effective systems are used to monitor children's progress. The childminder very swiftly identifies any emerging gaps in children's development and ensures that relevant support is given. The childminder seeks the views of children and parents to support her self-evaluation. Detailed evaluation of the provision has led to continuous improvements, which have had a positive impact on the learning and development of young children. For example, the childminder is expanding her outdoor provision to further enrich the learning opportunities she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder provides a wonderful environment that is highly effective in stimulating children's curiosity, interest and fascination. Both the childminder and her assistants use a range of excellent teaching strategies to support children's language and communication skills. For example, they both use clear pronunciation so that children hear appropriately modelled language. They copy and repeat children's words and phrases, introduce new language and check children's understanding by asking questions. Older children are confident talkers and are keen to share their views and experiences. They are engrossed as they use their senses to explore different textures and search for different objects and shapes in the bark and sand. The childminder expertly weaves in opportunities to build on their growing understanding of mathematical concepts, such as quantity, size and capacity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive as their needs are met extremely well. The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models and provide children with consistent explanations and reminders of behavioural expectations. This has a positive impact on children's growing understanding of how to behave. The childminder teaches children about the importance of following effective hygiene practices and about personal safety. For example, children carry out their own risk assessments and therefore learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to develop children's independence skills. She understands the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle. For example, children grow fruits and vegetables in the garden, which are used to prepare healthy and nutritious snacks. The childminder provides a wide range of exciting trips and outings, which enhances children's experiences enormously.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are confident, enthusiastic and independent learners. They are eager to try new experiences and enjoy solving problems. Children make excellent progress from their starting points. They are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning and development, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372123 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1043102 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 18 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Hockley, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and works with two assistants. She provides funded early education for 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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