Childminder 204232

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 11 May 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made effective improvements and implemented changes to her practice. These changes have improved safeguarding arrangements and the quality of teaching, resulting in good outcomes for children.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very well. She displays effective listening skills and expands children's vocabulary by introducing words that relate to their play.  Children are very happy and settled in this nurturing environment. The childminder offers a caring and friendly environment for them. Children express their affection for her as they snuggle up to her when they occasionally require reassurance.  The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations of children's behaviour, which are clearly and consistently communicated to children. Children are confident and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong, supporting children's learning and development between home, pre-school and the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Assessments of children's development are not always used as effectively as possible to plan precisely for their individual future learning.  Although the childminder requests information from parents when their child first attends, this focuses more on the care needs and not their learning to date. Initial planning is not as sharply focused as possible to reflect each child's starting points and capabilities from the beginning of placement.

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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

 sharpen the focus of observation and assessment and use them to plan even more precisely and increase the potential for children to make rapid progress in their learning  seek more detailed information from parents, focusing on what their child knows and can do in order to inform early planning more swiftly.

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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 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 good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe and ensures that their welfare is maintained. The childminder is very proactive in the way she supports children to learn about their own safety and takes effective action to minimise any hazards. This helps her care for children in a safe and secure environment. Since her last inspection, the childminder has implemented effective changes in her practice. She reflects on her work and is committed to improving her provision. The childminder keeps detailed information about the progress each child makes. This is shared regularly with parents, along with ideas about how they can continue their children's learning at home. The childminder is highly thought of by parents, who comment positively on the care she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and monitors children's development. However, while observations and assessments inform planning, they are not always precise enough to ensure children make rapid progress in their learning. There is a good range of toys that is easily accessible indoors and outside, enabling children to make choices about their play. The childminder uses spontaneous opportunities and some planned activities to support children's learning. Her good quality conversations develop children's knowledge, communication and thinking skills very well. Children are introduced to mathematical ideas and number names during their everyday play. The childminder provides valuable opportunities for children to continue their learning during visits to the local area. Children learn about the natural world and the wider, diverse community. This helps children to be curious and interested in the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds good relationships with children. She carefully meets their needs and interests and praises them for their achievements. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being and prepares them well for their eventual move to school. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She has established routines and has high expectations for behaviour. Children show good levels of self-control, cooperation and respect for others. During visits to the outdoor environment and places of interest, children develop their physical skills and learn to take risks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and enthusiastic learners. Children develop good listening, understanding and speaking skills, such as asking questions and initiating conversations. Children are beginning to recognise different mathematic concepts, such as size and shape in their play. They learn how to cooperate with others and develop skills and attitudes they need for the next stages in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204232 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1050987 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Grays, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, 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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