Childminder EY333315

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2016 15 January 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 taken positive steps to improve her knowledge, develop her practice and enhance children's experiences. She has created a welcoming environment where children are keen to explore the resources and activities available.  Overall, the childminder understands how to support children's learning as they play. She identifies next steps for children across all the areas of learning. She tracks their progress and refers to guidance, sharing this information with parents. The childminder works consistently with parents to support children's development.  Children develop caring and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They enjoy sitting closely for stories and seek comfort from her as she provides warm and caring interactions.  Parents appreciate that the childminder provides a nurturing environment. They comment positively, saying that she helps to build children's confidence and social

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This provision is good

skills. Parents say that their children are happy and settled in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently incorporate or act on the views of parents and children to drive further improvement.  On occasions, the childminder does not recognise when to adjust her teaching to present even more challenge during activities.

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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

 develop evaluation of practice further and include the views and opinions of parents and children that improve the experiences and outcomes for children  adapt activities to provide even more challenge and help children make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training and the suitability of all household members.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding procedure.  The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children when it was appropriate. She took account of comments in written feedback given by a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked closely with the local authority adviser. She has completed training on observing and assessing children's learning. This has improved the quality of assessment information available on children, which she uses effectively to identify their next steps in learning. The childminder reduces potential risks in her home to help keep children safe in her care. She records any accidents and shares this information with parents. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and understands how to refer any such concerns to the appropriate professionals. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information to support children's learning when they also attend other settings. She plans how to support children when they start attending a local pre-school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder sits in an inviting cosy area by the Christmas tree with blankets and cushions. She sits low next to children and invites them to choose books. Children make independent choices about the books they look at from a wide selection that reflects their current interests. The childminder stops to discuss the pictures and asks probing questions about what is happening in the story. The childminder traces the words with her finger, helping children to understand that the words give meaning to the story. She pauses to let children fill in the gaps of repeated phrases, helping to develop their communication skills. The childminder reads stories again at children's request, helping them to become familiar with texts and enjoy books. She plans a wide variety of activities and understands how to support children to develop through their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and show caring behaviour towards the childminder. Children are encouraged to develop skills to become independent in their self-care, such as completing their own intimate care. They are taught how to lead healthy lifestyles and they discuss healthy food choices when reading a well-known story about a caterpillar. The childminder helps support children to develop their physical skills through daily outdoor play. The childminder understands how to promote the values of respect and tolerance. She has resources to help children develop an awareness of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to develop their thinking skills. For example, they concentrate for long periods while making trains with bricks and wheels. They reposition the wheels one by one to ensure that the train can be wheeled along the floor. Children make good progress over time. They benefit from the childminder's targeted support in areas where they need additional help. For example, the childminder plans outings to playgroups and trips to ensure that children socialise with other children. This helps to build their confidence and prepare them emotionally for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333315 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1042554 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 15 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Chelmsford. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, 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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