Childminder EY458671

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 26 November 2013

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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 worked hard to address the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. This has significantly improved the provision and outcomes for children.  Children are happy and eager to learn. Activities are successfully planned to consider children's interests and their learning needs. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  The childminder uses a range of outings to raise children's awareness of their community and the wider world. She also provides a variety of resources to support children's understanding of equality and diversity.  The childminder is a good role model and takes a calm approach to managing children's behaviour. Children learn about the importance of good manners and respond well to her clear and consistent boundaries.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder keeps them well informed through written information and daily verbal communication. Parents are extremely

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This provision is good

positive about the childminder's work with their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to encourage children to use numbers and extend their mathematical skills as they play.

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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

 enhance opportunities to develop children's mathematical understanding and awareness of numbers during play.

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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 a focused activity 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 their responses in written testimonials organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows the local authority procedure to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. Since the last inspection, the childminder has moved house. She regularly carries out risk assessments of her new home to ensure that children play in a safe and secure environment, both indoors and outside. The well-qualified childminder reflects on her provision, in order to identify potential areas for development. She encourages and values regular feedback from parents and promptly acts on any suggestions made by her early years adviser. The childminder also works very effectively with key persons in local pre-schools and nurseries. These partnerships are used well to promote continuity in children's learning when they attend more than one setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the attention of an enthusiastic childminder who makes learning fun. She ensures that the playrooms and outdoor area are planned well to allow children to follow their interests. Children concentrate and persist at their chosen activity. They have great fun investigating and exploring with shredded paper and different fabrics. The childminder speaks constantly to children and gives them a running commentary of what they are doing. Children enjoy following stories and looking at books for pleasure. This helps to increase children's listening skills and develops their understanding and vocabulary. The childminder accurately observes and assesses children's progress and uses this information effectively to plan for their learning needs. She also carefully tracks children's development from their starting points. This means she can identify any gaps in learning and ensure that no child falls behind.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder warmly welcomes children and their families into her home. Children have settled in confidently. They are polite, kind and helpful. Their good health is successfully promoted. They follow effective hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities in the fresh air. Children enjoy developing their independence skills as they pour their drinks and feed themselves at mealtimes. The childminder regularly meets up with other early years professionals at community groups. This means that children have the opportunity to mix socially with others and confidently embrace new situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are acquiring key skills in readiness for starting nursery or school. They enjoy expressing themselves through activities that extend their sensory and imaginative skills. Their physical skills are developing quickly and they use one-handed tools with increasing accuracy. Children listen carefully to instructions and enjoy making their own choices. They demonstrate a willingness to try things out and learn new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458671 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1043475 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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