Childminder EY458253

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2016 1 August 2013

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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 worked hard to make significant improvements. She now plans activities that match children's development stages and provides them with good levels of challenge. The childminder has also strengthened the two-way exchange of information with parents to include information about children's starting points. This helps her to accurately plan to meet their needs from the start.  Children's individual learning styles are supported well as they learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle. The childminder plans lots of opportunities for them to play outdoors, helping them to be active and learn about the natural world around them.  Parents report that they have seen their children progress since being in the care of the childminder. They state that she provides children with a good range of healthy meals and snacks. Parents feel that the daily diary, completed by the childminder, keeps them

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This provision is good

informed and helps them to feel involved.  Effective risk assessments are carried out in the childminder's home and for trips out. She ensures that all the required safety measures are implemented, helping her to protect the safety of children.  The childminder effectively promotes children's well-being. The flexible settling-in procedure and shared information with parents help to support the children to form close bonds with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's procedure for professional development is not yet robust enough to consistently develop the quality of teaching to the highest level.  At times, the childminder does not encourage children to independently manage their own personal needs.

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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 use of further training opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and teaching skills  provide more opportunities for children to independently manage their own personal needs.

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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 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 good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed child protection training and knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. She is aware of the signs of abuse and her duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations which put them at significant risk of harm. The childminder reflects upon and evaluates the service she provides for children and their families. This helps her to make decisions and prioritise areas of her service that she would like to develop further. The childminder shows a good understanding of how children learn and how to support them to make consistent progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively observes, assesses and monitors each child's ongoing progress. Children of all ages enjoy an exciting range of activities that takes account of their personal interests. Even the youngest children spend extended periods of time actively engaged in learning. For example, they use their hands to methodically scoop up sand, grass and mud, which they closely examine before placing it into a toy truck. Children use their imagination as they make their own creations out of dough. They excitedly hold it in the air, telling the childminder they have made a superhero. Children show great pride in this achievement when it is enthusiastically acknowledged by the childminder. Young children spend time busily exploring and investigating their environment. They are encouraged to problem solve as they work out how to climb into and out of a play tray containing sand and other natural materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. The childminder teaches them to share, giving them clear explanations and reminders at appropriate times. The childminder helps to support children's knowledge of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. This includes explanations about why they need to be careful and gentle reminders to drink water. The childminder prepares a balanced range of tasty home-cooked foods that includes fresh fruit and vegetables. She talks to children about the benefits of exercise and provides lots of opportunities for them to play outdoors. Children move around the childminder's home with ease, showing that they are very happy and secure in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in learning relative to their starting points. They are effectively encouraged to take part in activities. Children demonstrate good levels of engagement and concentration. This helps to prepare them well for their next stage of development and their eventual move on to school. Children learn about positive similarities and differences between people and communities through a wide range of planned activities linked to cultural festivals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458253 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1043285 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Brentwood. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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