Childminder 202344

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 3 December 2012

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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

 Parents report that the childminder is very caring and that she has a wide range of toys and activities for children to play with. They think that she is very flexible in regard to the service she provides. Parents like the record book that contains daily updates and information about their children. They also value the discussions that they hold with the childminder each day.  The childminder carries out effective safety checks on all the areas of her home that are used by children. She takes swift action to either remove or minimise any identified risks. This helps her to ensure that the safety and well-being of children are consistently protected.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has extended the range of activities that she provides to support children's understanding of cultures and faiths that are different to their own.  Children have ample opportunities to learn simple mathematics. The childminder helps

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This provision is good

them count a range of items in context and introduces language, such as big, tiny and heavy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the best use of spontaneous opportunities during activities to build on children's learning even further.  On occasion, the childminder does not help children to understand and manage their own risks as they play. She does not consistently offer clear explanations about why they should take care during some of their activities.

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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

 recognise the spontaneous learning opportunities that arise during children's play, using these to engage and challenge their learning further  support children's growing understanding of how and why to identify and manage risks as they play and learn.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder, including how she monitors her own practice.  The inspector 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 is aware of the signs of abuse and how to report any concern that she may have about children's welfare. She regularly completes safeguarding training. The childminder also views the local authority website and receives emails from them, helping her to keep up to date with local procedures. The childminder shows a good understanding about her duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that put them at significant risk of harm. She regularly evaluates her practice. She listens to the views of children and takes account of parent's opinions to help her prioritise areas for future improvement. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding about how to support children to make consistently good progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's good understanding of children's next steps in learning is based on her regular observations and assessments of their development. Children are encouraged to develop good communication and language skills. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests and family backgrounds to effectively engage them in activities. For example, she uses a book about tractors to promote discussion. Children eagerly practise their conversational skills as the childminder asks them what they think is happening in each of the pictures. Children are also keen to recall past events, such as time spent with their family. Children have fun taking part in role play. They show their developing physical skills and imagination as they steer their favourite wheeled toy around the garden. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress. This helps her to quickly establish if there are any emerging gaps in their learning and if there is a need for her to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they have built strong bonds with the childminder. They are confident and show that they feel secure in her home. Parents provide meals to complement the balanced range of snacks provided by the childminder. She talks with children about foods that are good for us. The childminder acts as a good role model and provides children with gentle reminders to help them to learn about acceptable behaviour. She speaks with parents before their child starts at her setting. This helps her to find out about their personal care needs and interests. The childminder uses this knowledge to help her to settle children quickly in to her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in learning relative to their starting points. They frequently initiate and confidently take part in discussions, showing their good understanding and talking skills. They understand mathematical concepts and use these as part of their everyday language. Children are learning how to problem solve. For example, they work out which doll is the correct size to fit into a toy pushchair. Children are developing the skills needed to ensure that they are well prepared for their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202344 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1059412 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Takeley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 2.

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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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