Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 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 provides a safe and nurturing environment where children learn through their play and exploration. She plans effective learning experiences to support children's interests and learning needs. Children are enthusiastic to participate in the wide range of activities.  Children's behaviour is good. They learn to cooperate and to respect others and their differences. They develop positive relationships with the childminder and one another.  The childminder skilfully observes children as they play. She assesses their level of development to help her plan what they need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children make good progress. The childminder has taken positive steps to develop the way in which she monitors children's development to ensure she can identify and close any gaps in their learning quickly.  The childminder supports children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. For

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This provision is good

example, she offers consistent praise and encouragement for their achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored further meaningful ways to support children's growing awareness of the wider world.  Parents are not always given information, guidance or ideas to help them in extending their child's learning at home.

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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 the opportunities for children to learn about cultures and people in the wider world in meaningful ways  provide parents with more guidance and ideas to enable them to build on their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the activities observed with the childminder.  The inspector took into account comments from parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, including accident and medication records, and children's development records.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the systems used to review and improve the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection issues and the signs and symptoms that would give cause for concern. She understands the action to take to report such concerns in line with current Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance. The childminder has developed her skills to monitor children's progress effectively and in partnership with parents. She has developed her self-evaluation process effectively and is ambitious and keen to continuously improve. She is sharply focused on strengthening her understanding of recent changes to practice and guidance. She undertakes rigorous risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children both on and off the premises.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a stimulating environment to extend children's interests and increase their knowledge. She supports children's language skills well. For example, she provides a commentary to her actions, models language and listens attentively to encourage children's communication skills. The childminder encourages children to engage in conversations and asks questions that encourage them to think and respond. Younger children respond positively to the childminder's good interactions and develop essential skills needed for early communication. For example, the childminder sings songs to help them put words together. Children enjoy participating in a variety of outings in the local area. They develop social skills as they meet other adults and children at activities in the community and gain a good awareness of the roles that people play in the local community. Children use age-appropriate play equipment in the home, garden and at soft-

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

play areas to develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to behave well and be polite. She provides them with good support and builds on their emotional well-being, for example, with consistent and ongoing praise. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. She provides children with nutritious snacks and encourages their physical skills well. The childminder provides children with regular outdoor play. They walk around the locality visiting the school, the park and the children's centre. The childminder teaches children how to be safe. For example, she talks to them about the importance of sitting down while eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop important skills needed to aid their future learning and the eventual move to school. For example, they learn to manage their own clothes and practise good personal hygiene routines independently. Children have their individual needs and interests met well. They listen attentively to stories and understand that print carries meaning. Children develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts. They count objects during their play and begin to recognise numbers and shapes. They learn about the natural world and thoroughly enjoy activities such as digging and playing in the mud.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461722 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 981486 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Essex. She works all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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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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