Childminder EY461641

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2016 11 April 2016

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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 steps to address the actions set at her last inspection. She has ensured that necessary checks have been carried out for all household members over the age of 16, to help ensure that they are suitable to be with children.  The childminder knows children in her care well. She has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with and plans an interesting range of activities, based on children's interests. She effectively supports their continuing good progress.  The childminder is a good role model. She sets clear, age-appropriate boundaries for children and gently reminds them of these throughout the day. Children are encouraged to consider the needs and feeling of others, share and take turns.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder provides a friendly and welcoming environment in which children are settled and happy.  Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their

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This provision is good

good health and physical well-being. The childminder plans outings where they learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not consistently encouraged to continue to share what they know about their child, in order to remain fully involved in their child's learning.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to further promote children developing their thinking skills and to encourage them to explore their ideas further.

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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

 explore further ways to encourage parents to continue to share what they know about their children's learning and development at home, promoting their active involvement in their child's progress  provide more opportunities for children to think and explore their own ideas.

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder organises and manages her provision well. She regularly meets with other early years providers and other professionals. This enables her to share ideas about good practice and also helps her to keep up to date with current guidance and legislation. The childminder reflects on the service that she provides. She is aware of her strengths and areas that could be improved. Plans are in place to address the weaknesses the childminder has identified through her self-evaluation. The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality care and learning experience for all children. She builds friendly and trusting relationships with parents. Parents are kept informed about their children's day and developmental progress. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the indicators of abuse and the process to follow if she has a concern.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out about children's starting points through her discussions with parents and from the documentation that they complete about their child. This enables her to immediately plan for children's continuing progress. The quality of interaction between the childminder and children is good. She is actively engaged in children's play and responds well to their changing interests. For example, when children are looking at a block of ice, into which the childminder has frozen leaves and other small items of interest, they decide to use the toy people to pretend to skate on the ice. The childminder readily embraces the change of direction in this planned activity and engages children in imaginative play. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. She actively promotes their developing speech and vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children effectively as they move from home to her childminding setting. She finds out about children's individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She continues with these, promoting continuity of care. Parents state that they appreciate the home-from-home environment and their children's enjoyment of being in the childminder's home. Children build close emotional bonds with the childminder. They respond well to her consistent and loving care. The childminder builds children's self-esteem effectively, placing meaningful praise on their good behaviour and individual efforts. Children enjoy the 'high fives'. They are supported to understand the importance of good hygiene habits and of making healthy choices about what they eat and drink.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder monitors children's progress across the areas of learning. All children on roll make good progress from their starting points. Their ability to apply skills appropriate to their age helps to ensure they develop the skills needed to be ready for school. Children are confident and enthusiastic learners. They understand that print carries meaning and enjoy stories. They talk enthusiastically about the illustrations. Children use a variety of writing materials, such as pens and chalk, and give meaning to the marks that they make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461641 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1058547 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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