Childminder in Southend on Sea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2016 21 May 2015

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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 improved the way she assesses children's development. She has new systems in place to help her to more accurately identify their learning needs and to plan more effectively for their ongoing progress.  The childminder actively involves parents in their children's learning. For example, she provides home learning bags to support children's development between her setting and home. She gathers information about children's learning on entry and regularly exchanges information with parents regarding their progress.  Children settle quickly into the childminder's care and develop strong attachments to her. The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries for children's behaviour and this helps them to feel safe and secure.  Children make good progress in their learning. They develop good communication and language skills. The childminder engages them in conversation and asks them relevant

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This provision is good

questions to support their learning. Children's vocabulary is growing well and they understand and follow her instructions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to introduce mathematics into everyday play and routines, such as counting and simple sums, to further develop this area of learning.  On occasions, the large amount of toys and resources set out makes it difficult for children to move easily around the environment to extend their 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

 focus more keenly on developing children's mathematical understanding during everyday play activities and routines  support children's growing independent play and learning, enabling them to act upon their interests and choice of resources more freely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their comments, references and testimonials.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation, children's progress records, training records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She builds good relationships with parents and pays careful regard to their wishes. The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend to achieve continuity and consistency in their learning. She plans structured activities with the needs and interests of individual children in mind. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child in her care. She keeps up to date with her safeguarding knowledge by undertaking regular training. The childminder evaluates her practice and the effectiveness of the activities she provides. She makes good use of her training to effectively plan to make improvements to her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning. She checks their progress and accurately identifies the next stages in their development. This helps her to find out if there are any gaps in their learning that need to be addressed. She provides absorbing and challenging activities that help children to gain a sense of pride and achievement. For example, children enjoy making coloured dough. They pour and mix the ingredients, learning to take turns, and watch how the ingredients combine to make a solid product. Furthermore, they learn which colour food dyes put together make the colour dough they want. This boosts their self-esteem and supports their learning well. The childminder helps children to develop a love of books and reading and she teaches them about letters and their sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a happy and fun environment where children enjoy their learning. She is playful, kind and attentive to their needs. She provides a healthy balanced diet and teaches children about the foods that are good for their health. She takes them out every day and they explore the natural environment and the local community. The childminder teaches children to respect other people who are different from themselves. They learn that people have different lifestyles and abilities. The childminder helps children to become independent. They learn how to manage their personal care and wash and dry their hands. Children learn how to press the buttons at the pedestrian crossing and when it is safe to cross the road. They follow the childminder's instructions to keep themselves safe as they hold on to the pushchair when near a busy road. They experience the freedom of running through a safe grassy area and searching for wild flowers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for school. They learn to balance and weigh their toys to find out about heavy and light and they experiment with magnets. They enjoy playing musical instruments together and learn about technology as they operate the buttons and switches to make different sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389339 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 1051019 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. She operates from all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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