Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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 shows a strong commitment to continually improving her practice. She uses her own research as well as training courses to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She regularly assesses the effectiveness of any improvements she makes to practice and the impact these have on children's development and care.  Children's communication and language development are supported particularly well by the childminder. She enhances children's understanding and speech by using gestures and expressions to support very young children's vocabulary and the sounds they use to express their needs.  Children's confidence is continuously promoted. The childminder constantly reassures children who are new to the setting. She provides resources and activities linked to her observations of their preferences and interests, in order to help them settle. She develops secure relationships with them to ensure a close attachment is achieved, and

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This provision is good

provides ongoing support for their emotional well-being.  Children benefit from a well-planned approach to outdoor play. The childminder provides challenging and engaging activities using the communal garden and local facilities to promote all areas of learning. This helps to promote children's physical well- being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The partnership with parents is not always extended to encourage them to share information in a timely fashion, in order to enable the childminder to plan more effectively for children's ongoing development.  Children's understanding of other people's beliefs and how to value and reflect other children's languages is not always fully promoted.

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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 already effective partnership with parents to gain more information about children's interests and preferences in play, in order to further support their learning from their first day  help children to gain a deeper understanding of people, families, communities and home languages beyond their immediate experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.  The inspector took into account information received from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training and has a strong knowledge of procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. The partnerships with other professionals are effective. The childminder understands the importance of working with others to provide a consistent and continuous approach to children's learning and care. Partnerships with parents are generally good, with information shared on a daily basis as to what children have achieved and experienced. The childminder works closely with parents to help children settle in quickly and calmly. Children play in a safe, secure and welcoming environment that is thoroughly risk assessed to promote their safety at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop and how to support their learning in both indoor and outdoor environments. She provides stimulating experiences to enhance and challenge all areas of learning. Children are constantly engaged in exciting activities and are encouraged to lead the play. The childminder uses this play effectively to focus on extending particular aspects of their development. She uses her observations to provide activities, such as exploring bubbles to encourage speech, understanding, turn taking, physical movements and confidence building. The childminder's assessment arrangements successfully reflect on children's achievements to date. She plans for their ongoing development and provides activities that promote many learning intentions throughout all areas of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's understanding of hygiene procedures is supported well. The childminder encourages children of all ages to wash their hands after outdoor play, after toileting and nappy changes and before eating. Children are encouraged to take turns, use good manners and socialise effectively with their peers from an early age. They attend local groups to encourage play with children of their own age. They learn to cooperate and share resources. This helps to develop the skills they require for the next stage in their learning. Children's physical development is encouraged well. The childminder encourages children to use equipment, such as trampolines to climb, bounce, hold and climb off. This helps to support their development of large muscles and their understanding of safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. The childminder understands the importance of recognising any gaps in children's development. She initiates activities and learning opportunities to help children catch up with their peers. Children develop the skills they require to move on to their next place of learning. They enjoy exploring the range of resources available to them. They experiment with equipment, continuously changing their use. For example, children use small balls to fill containers to explore space; this helps to develop their understanding of early mathematical concepts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466813 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1005147 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Chafford Hundred, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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