Childminder 204325

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2016 20 March 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 successfully addressed the recommendations and actions raised at the previous inspection. She observes children as they play, forms accurate assessments and effectively plans for their next stage in development.  Children's communication and language development are positively promoted. The childminder effectively supports children's speech through repetition and extended vocabulary.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly updates parents about their child's progress. She works with parents to gather information when children first start, about their interests and preferences.  Children enjoy playing with a wide range of good quality toys and materials. Activities are based on children's interests and the environment supports their play and learning well, meaning children explore freely, use their imaginations and make good progress.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment for children, where they

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This provision is good

feel happy, relaxed and build secure attachments. This makes a good contribution to children's emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development programme is not yet directed enough on extending her knowledge and skills to raise the quality of the provision and teaching even further.  Children's understanding of difference and diversity within people, families and communities beyond their own experience is not fully promoted.

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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

 secure opportunities to update knowledge and implement a programme of professional development, in order to enhance the already good standard of teaching  enrich the range of opportunities available to support children's understanding of the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and carried out a focused observation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, records of children's learning and development, written risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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 how to protect children from harm and knows the procedures to follow if she has any safeguarding concerns. The childminder provides a secure environment for children to play and learn in. She carries out visual checks on the indoor and outdoor play environments, to ensure the premises are safe and secure for children. The childminder reflects on the service she provides for families and encourages parents and children to share their views, helping her to plan and make future improvements that meet everyone's needs. Parents are very positive about the quality of care and learning the childminder provides. The childminder has a good understanding of partnership working with other providers when appropriate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a stimulating and enabling environment for them. She joins in with children's play and effectively encourages them to learn, resulting in the children being motivated and eager to take part in activities. The childminder supports children's developing language skills particularly well. For example, the childminder names different animals and encourages the younger children to imitate the sounds they make. The childminder provides children with a running commentary and she asks well-timed questions, helping to promote their thinking skills. Children's mathematical skills are well supported. The childminder provides opportunities for children to use matching and counting skills as they play. The childminder uses effective systems to gather information from parents on entry. This is used to assess children's capabilities and plan exciting and challenging ways to encourage

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. She gains detailed information from parents when children first start. The childminder knows the children extremely well and effectively meets their individual needs. Children's health is promoted, as the childminder is fully aware of any allergies or medical needs. Children behave well and are being well prepared for their future move on to school. They are aware of rules and boundaries and the childminder promotes good sharing skills and cooperation with others. Children are able to take risks in safe surroundings. They have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills when they play in the garden and go out exploring local places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They quickly develop a wide range of skills and become confident learners. Children display a positive attitude to new experiences and an eagerness to learn. Young children are beginning to develop good relationships with their peers. They are learning how to negotiate and cooperate with each other. This helps them develop the key skills needed for their next stages in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204325 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1050893 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1986 and lives in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am 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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