Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 9 August 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 has successfully addressed the areas for development identified at her last inspection. She has improved the organisation of her resources. Children now have more opportunities to make active choices and direct their own learning.  The childminder observes and assesses children's development and identifies their next steps in learning effectively. She uses this information to plan a range of experiences children find interesting and motivating. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  Children and babies form close and secure relationships with the childminder and her family. They behave well and develop a strong sense of belonging, as they are treated with care and kindness. Frequent praise and encouragement is given to promote children's confidence and self-esteem effectively.  The childminder is successful in building links with the other early years providers who

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This provision is good

share the care and learning of children. She shares information with the key persons at the local pre-school to ensure children enjoy consistency and continuity across the settings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet offer rich and varied opportunities to encourage the youngest children to explore and experiment with a wide range of sensory materials.  The childminder has not established highly successful ways to consistently involve parents and help them to extend their children's learning at home.

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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

 enhance opportunities for the youngest children to explore and experiment with a wider variety of sensory materials  explore different ways to help parents extend their children's learning at home.

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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 assessments and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day, as well as from their written testimonials and responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how to keep children safe. A good range of policies and procedures underpins her effective practice. The childminder is clear about the procedures she would need to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. Risk assessments and daily checks of the premises ensure that children remain safe and secure. The childminder uses training and research well to enhance her knowledge and skills to benefit children's learning. She reflects on all aspects of her service effectively and shows a good understanding of her strengths and priorities for further improvement. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help shape her service. Parents say they are very happy with the care the childminder provides. They value the reports, text messages and detailed feedback they receive each day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn through play and displays enjoyment in her work. This has a positive effect on children's motivation and attitude towards learning. Activities and routines are adapted to ensure all children are able to fully participate. The childminder ensures that additional support is readily accessible for children who have special educational needs and disabilities. The childminder supports children's imagination and role play effectively. She joins children as they act out different scenarios, helping them to become absorbed in the activity and developing their communication skills. The childminder reinforces what children say and introduces new words to build on their vocabulary. They are encouraged to count and identify different colours as they create Christmas decorations. The childminder carefully monitors progress to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are identified and addressed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and babies are happy and settled. The childminder supports children's understanding of good hygiene routines and an awareness of healthy lifestyles effectively. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals and have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. The childminder takes children to many activities outside the home to increase their social skills and build their confidence in new situations. Children learn to respect each other's differences through a range of activities that teaches them about people and the wider world. The childminder encourages young children sensitively to take turns, share toys and take care of their environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children and babies make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy making their own independent choices, play well together and build good friendships. Children enjoy looking at books and sharing stories. They sit well, listen intently and show an interest in the illustrations on each page. Children enjoy many opportunities to sing familiar songs. They clap, use actions and calculate as they sing number rhymes. Children are prepared well for starting pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450753 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1043185 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs and disabilities.

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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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