Childminder EY478019

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2016 Not applicable

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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

 The childminder pays excellent attention to remaining updated about changes in childcare practice. He is diligent in meeting the varying needs of all families. His exceptional management skills enable him to provide excellent support for children and purposeful communication with parents.  The childminder's commitment to his continuing professional development is excellent. This enables him to adapt and introduce highly effective teaching techniques, targeting learning support to each child. Children make rapid progress as they acquire the skills and confidence they need in readiness for their eventual move on to school.  Children develop high levels of confidence and self-assurance as they quickly become absorbed in games and activities. They join in investigations organised by the childminder and are just as competent at arranging their own explorations and play. Children's well-being and individuality are promoted exceptionally well by the

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This provision is outstanding

childminder.  The childminder effectively promotes equality. A wealth of play activities, resources and interactive debates are provided to support their investigations. Children learn about respecting and celebrating diversity. They eagerly explore similarities and differences of their own and other people's customs.  Partnerships with other professionals are excellent. Information is regularly shared to identify children's next steps for learning. The childminder takes account of each child's ability and interests, encouraging them to embed positive attitudes as they play and learn together. The childminder effectively monitors all aspects of his practice sustaining exceptionally good outcomes for children.

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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

 evaluate the impact of targeted teaching practice on children's play and development, and how this enriches their existing learning opportunities to investigate and experience all aspects of the natural world.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views and opinions of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The extremely well-organised childminder pays excellent attention to both his own and his assistant's training. Together they implement their informed understanding to protect the welfare of each child. Children are monitored closely and the childminder will not hesitate to take appropriate action if he has a concern. Engagement with parents is outstanding. Pertinent information is shared about children's changing educational and care needs. Parents and children are encouraged to share their ideas with great confidence. For example, children have shared their ideas for the outside play space. They become engaged in helping to draw up plans and design the space. This results in multiple play areas, which even include their very own fort with drawbridge, and spacious art studio. The childminder reflects closely on his practice to ensure that it remains sustainable as he continues to meet the needs of

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

families and secures ongoing improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is proactive in adapting activities and building on the children's spontaneous ideas. For example, when children showed an interest in locks, bolts and pressing buttons, he created an interactive board. This provides them with the chance to explore chains, stoppers, bolts and electric switches. He creates first-hand, high-quality opportunities for children to explore, in their own time. The childminder accesses local services to extend learning to the optimum. Children enjoy a wealth of resources and natural objects. They feed birds and take walks in the local area, observing cows, sheep and agricultural tasks throughout the different seasons of the year. The childminder wants to enhance these opportunities with even more in-depth, hands-on learning. He talks passionately about enriching their learning to play without toys, keeping safe as they use their imagination and increasing their growing understanding of the natural environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Parents praise the childminder's exceptional attention to promoting their children's health and emotional well-being. He accomplishes this by implementing excellent daily routines. Children learn that meals provide energy to help them grow. They plant and grow fruit and vegetables which increases their knowledge of where foods come from. The childminder teaches them to lead healthy lifestyles. They demonstrate excellent physical skills while playing and moving safely. They demonstrate empathy as they discover how their behaviour can affect others. Children learn many ways to keep safe, including how to steer, stop and use their bicycles with care, at the childminder's weekly cycling club.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They have an excellent understanding of language, promoted by the outstanding opportunities they have to explore within a print-rich environment. Children learn new words to extend their vocabulary and practice these as they confidently engage in conversations at every opportunity. They are extremely eager and inquisitive learners, experiencing the world of education and discovery in an inspired and memorable way.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478019 Local authority Essex Inspection number 980053 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 12 Number of children on roll 12

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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 and lives in Elmdon. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with his daughter as his assistant.

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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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