Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 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 well-qualified childminder is committed to continually improving the quality of her provision. Since becoming registered, she has completed many training courses, carries out her own research and receives regular updates from the local authority advisers. This helps her keep up to date with changes to legislation and new childcare initiatives.  Children show they feel safe and emotionally secure with the childminder through their play and interactions. She treats them with kindness and care, which helps children gain a sense of well-being and belonging.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment. Children confidently access the resources and are very eager to learn and try new experiences. They concentrate well and show great pride in their achievements.  Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning. The childminder provides frequent outings to help children make new friends and learn

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This provision is good

about their local community and the wider world.  Partnerships with parents are highly successful. The childminder seeks their views and frequently encourages them to shares information about their children's learning at home. This ensures continuity of care and learning for all of the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder routinely observes children's achievements and identifies their next steps in learning, she is not precisely tracking children's progress to make certain that activities are sharply focused on challenging them to the very highest level.  On occasions, the childminder does not always give the younger children sufficient time to process their thoughts and respond to the questions she asks.

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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

 strengthen assessment, tracking and planning systems even further to target next steps in children's learning more precisely and to support children to reach their full potential  provide younger children with more time to think about how to respond to questions to support the development of their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a focused activity with the childminder and discussed the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector viewed the children's development records.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, self-evaluation, risk assessment, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written testimonials and responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows how to refer concerns to the relevant authorities. Records, including required policies and procedures, are well organised, maintained and implemented. The childminder is vigilant about the security of the children and identifies and minimises hazards well. She supervises children closely, giving them the confidence to learn to manage risks and practise their developing independence skills. The childminder perceptively reflects on the quality of her provision, taking into account the views of parents and children. Parents speak highly of the childminder and are extremely pleased with the progress their children are making. They say, 'The childminder will always go the extra mile to support their children'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how young children learn. She works closely with parents at the start of a placement to find out about their children's interests and starting points. Activities are then suitably matched to the children's ages and capabilities. Overall, the childminder effectively supports children to develop their communication and speaking skills. She models clear pronunciation, repeats language back to children and names objects, colours and shapes to extend their vocabulary. Children enjoy purposeful tasks, such as cooking activities to develop their physical skills and mathematical awareness. They use a range of safe kitchen utensils to roll and cut pastry. They talk about the size, number and position of the jam tarts they make. Children particularly enjoy extending their imagination as they engage in role play scenarios and use puppets to tell their own stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are clearly at ease in the childminder's care. They enjoy her company and readily invite her into their play. Children consider others' feelings and needs. They speak politely, take turns and learn to share the toys. Children enjoy cuddles with the childminder as they share familiar storybooks. They confidently join in with the repeated rhymes and phrases. The childminder helps children to appreciate different cultures and they take part in activities to mark different festivals and traditional events. For example, children make poppy wreaths to mark Remembrance Day. The childminder supports children in adopting healthy lifestyles. Children eat healthy snacks and meals. They have plenty of opportunities for exercise and activities in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress and are well prepared for their next stage of learning and in readiness for starting school. They listen attentively and have a very good attitude towards learning. Older children can recognise their own name and show a keen interest in writing. They become very confident when learning to take responsibility for aspects of their personal hygiene and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475071 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1072764 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Great Wakering, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of early education for three- and four-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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