Childminder 202546

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 5 February 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 provides a varied range of interesting play experiences which ignites children's curiosity. Children make choices as they decide what they want to play with, supported enthusiastically by the attentive childminder. Resources and activities are easily accessible and children confidently explore their surroundings to initiate their own learning.  The childminder carefully reviews children's development to ensure that any gaps in their learning are swiftly addressed. Children acquire the skills they need for later learning and their eventual move on to school.  Strong partnerships with parents are forged. Parents are kept well informed about how well their children are developing and are given ideas on how to support their child's development at home.  Children's vocabulary and communication skills are enhanced skilfully by the childminder during daily routines and play activities.  The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. Children settle quickly

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This provision is good

into the childminder's home. They form positive relationships with the childminder and enjoy her attention.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet achieved highly effective partnerships with providers of some other settings that children attend to provide excellent continuity of learning.  The childminder has not yet given the same consideration to thoughtful planning of the outdoor environment as she does inside. This means that children who prefer to learn outdoors do not always benefit from the same stimulating learning experiences.

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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 partnership working with other settings that children attend, exchanging more detailed information to support continuity and consistency in their learning and promote higher levels of progress  strengthen the planning for activities in the outdoor environment, in order to help children who prefer to learn outside have the same level of stimulating experiences as provided indoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the house and talked with the childminder.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated a teaching activity.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and evidence of suitability of household members.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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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 procedures, safeguarding children from potential hazards and, consequently, protecting their well-being. She knows the steps to take to protect children from harm and how to report a concern about a child in her care. She refreshes her training to ensure that she keeps up to date with changes in legislation, which helps her to enhance her provision. Risk assessments are carried out by the childminder and she implements effective safety measures to make her home and garden safe for play. Furthermore, the childminder carefully plans for the regular trips children enjoy in the local community, helping to protect them from harm. Parents report that they are very happy with her provision. They describe the childminder as friendly and caring and appreciate the home-from-home environment she provides. The childminder is reflective and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

continuously evaluates her practice with a view to developing the service she provides even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children receive good attention, have fun and are making good progress. The childminder takes time to closely observe each child and detail observations about what they know and can do. She uses the early years foundation stage guidance to help her assess the progress children make towards the early learning goals. Accurate observations show how children are developing consistently in their expected development bands and are acquiring skills for their next steps in learning. The childminder takes time to provide interesting, exciting activities that provide children with new experiences. For example, children explore texture and shape as they excitedly guess a range of different items that the childminder conceals beneath a box. She makes good use of the opportunity to introduce mathematical language to compare size and weight of items. Children remain engaged in fun activities for long periods of time given their young age.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and show a real sense of belonging in this stimulating and nurturing environment. Children's good health is effectively promoted. They play outside, enjoy fresh air and learn to independently manage their hygiene. The childminder collects detailed information from parents about children's interests when they first start. This helps her to meet their needs well from the outset. The childminder manages behaviour positively through using praise and encouragement and is calm and consistent in her approach. As a result, children's behaviour is good. She takes time to give each child individual attention, so that they feel they are special and valued.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points. They become active learners who are interested and curious as they develop their vocabulary, personal independence and physical skills. They concentrate for prolonged periods of time while taking part in activities. The childminder understands their interests and provides learning opportunities they enjoy and want to explore.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202546 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1063650 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Waltham Abbey. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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Telephone number

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