Childminder EY430471

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2016 3 November 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 taken effective steps to address the actions set at the last inspection. For example, she has revised her arrangements for verifying that her assistants have completed necessary suitability checks.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder is dedicated to working together with them to promote continuity in children's care and learning. She keeps them fully informed about their child's day and learning. Information is shared daily, through both verbal and written communication.  The childminder plans and provides activities that meet children's interests and build on what they already know. She is effective in promoting their continuing progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Older children are encouraged in conversation and she actively listens to what they have to say. The childminder responds well to the babbles and gestures of babies, mimicking

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This provision is good

conversation and introducing new vocabulary.  The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and gentle and treats children with positive regard. Children play well together and learn about the importance of respecting each other's needs and feelings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always pronounce initial sounds accurately when supporting children's developing awareness of naming and sounding the letters of the alphabet.  Children do not have enough opportunities to handle and investigate objects, materials and textures as they explore the natural world.

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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

 provide opportunities to help children learn to hear and say the initial sounds in words correctly, further promoting their early reading skills  support children's developing awareness of the natural world, extending the opportunities for them to use their senses to discover, explore and investigate natural materials.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector observed a planned activity and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and assistants, and the qualifications of the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality care and learning experience for all children. She seeks the views of her assistants, parents and children. This supports the identification of her strengths and areas for development. The childminder takes responsibility for keeping up to date with the latest legislation and good practice guidance. She attends relevant training workshops and shares good practice with other professionals. Supervision arrangements are in place for her assistants, fostering a culture of mutual support. Effective procedures are in place to share information with others who provide care and learning for the children, helping to ensure that children's individual needs are identified and met. The childminder talks daily to parents. Responses in written questionnaires demonstrate that parents are very happy with the service that is provided. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the indicators of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and is fully aware of where they are in their learning. She takes into account their individual interests and learning needs when planning for their next steps. The childminder is actively engaged in the children's play and the quality of teaching is consistently good. Children participate at their own level. For example, when older children sort written words from a bucket of fabric leaves, younger children explore the texture of the leaves. The childminder responds well to the short concentration span of younger children. She is led by what they want to do. Children enjoy stories together and snuggle in with the childminder to look at the illustrations. They talk about the story and the childminder asks questions to challenge their thinking. She gives them time to consider and express their own responses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is fostered. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment in which children are happy. They develop close emotional attachments to the childminder and enjoy her cuddles and praise. The childminder builds children's self-esteem, giving meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual efforts. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's high expectations. She helps children learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. This helps to promote their good health and physical well-being. They manage their own personal hygiene relative to their age and ability. Children are helped to understand the need for safe practices, such as tidying away a toy before bringing out another, to reduce tripping hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop the key skills needed for school. Children are confident, independent and motivated to play and learn. Older children understand that print carries meaning. They readily look at familiar books and retell the story. Children count in everyday routine and play situations. Younger children enjoy exploring toys with buttons and finding out how they work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430471 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1058483 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 18 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Stanway in Colchester. She works with two assistants when necessary. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Both assistants hold an early years 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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