Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 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 knows and understands child protection procedures and knows how to deal with any concerns. Children are kept safe within a caring environment.  The childminder uses observation and assessment to inform planning so that activities provide children with challenge and promote their skills and good progress.  The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She keeps them informed and involved in their children's care and progress.  Children experience a variety of learning opportunities, enriched through well-planned visits. This promotes children's confidence and raises their self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide the best possible opportunities for young children to interact with, and play, alongside other children.  Children do not have a wide range of opportunities to take part in daily outdoor activities, including those activities that support their sensory development and enable them to explore different textures and media.

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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 opportunities for young children to interact with, and play alongside, other children  provide more opportunities for outdoor activities to support children's sensory development and enable them to explore different textures and media.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment notes, evidence of suitability of the childminder and household members, and a range of documentation, including safeguarding procedures.  The inspector observed children playing in the downstairs areas and outdoors.  The inspector reviewed resources available for children which contribute to effective learning and play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals, as the childminder uses appropriate methods to observe and assess children's learning and overall progress. Parents are kept fully informed of their child's progress and are able to contribute their views. The childminder has attended training covering all aspects of child care to support her understanding of good methods of observation, monitoring and assessment. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection procedures to follow should she have a concern which includes contact details for the local authority and the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder implements effective risk assessments to help ensure that children are safe at all times. The childminder has developed strong and trusting relationships with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. This includes resources, such as toys, games, and books as well as access to computer games and programmes. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children to plan activities that provide challenge and promote their good progress. Children are praised, which motivates them and gives them resilience to persevere even with the hardest tasks. The childminder encourages children to learn about the wider world, share resources and take turns. Children are encouraged to learn about similarities and differences between each other and the diverse community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well into the childminder's care because their move into her care is managed sensitively. Children have a strong attachment to the childminder and they are confident and comfortable in her care. Children develop well because of this secure, caring and safe environment. There is good communication with parents and information is shared regularly to support children's continuity of care and learning. The childminder encourages physical activities through the use of a slide, dancing to music and walks to the park, local shops and the library. She ensures that the expectations for good behaviour are known to children, which promotes fairness and good manners. As a result, children's behaviour is good. Children are encouraged to eat a healthy diet and lead a healthy lifestyle. Daily menus reflect a balanced and varied range of foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are working within, and in some cases above, expected levels of development typical for their age. Good planning and assessment ensure that activities are stimulating and challenging with enjoyment built-in. Children's communication and language skills are promoted through effective interaction, such as when choosing a book or a tactile toy, between the childminder and each child in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473604 Local authority Essex Inspection number 983209 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 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. The childminder operates term time only from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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