Childminder EY407666

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2017 7 June 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 made improvements to her practice since her last inspection. Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder provides challenging activities that stimulate children's imaginations. She extends their learning during spontaneous play and this increases their enjoyment and motivation.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She seeks information from parents about children's abilities and involves them in their learning.  The childminder has clear plans for the development of her setting. She takes account of the views of parents and children to help her evaluate her provision.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder and this helps them to feel confident and secure in her setting. The childminder teaches children about hazards in their environment and how to keep themselves safe.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches

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This provision is good

children to be kind and considerate to each other. She sets clear and consistent boundaries and gives frequent praise to boost children's self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to encourage children to manage some everyday routine tasks they are able to do for themselves.  The childminder does not always encourage children in their exploration of the natural environment, to help increase their awareness of changes to weather and seasons.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to become involved in daily routines and learn to manage simple tasks for themselves  support children's growing interest in the natural world as they learn about different weathers and the changing seasons.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their comments on parent questionnaires and testimonials.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's progress records, suitability and training records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the way young children learn. She assesses their progress carefully against approved guidelines. She agrees the next stages of their development with their parents and checks for any gaps in their learning. The childminder works in partnership with other settings that children attend to ensure consistency and continuity. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the importance of her role in protecting children. She ensures that she keeps up to date with local authority procedures and reporting requirements and regularly updates her knowledge. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her premises and supervises children well. The childminder has developed her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage through training courses and support from her local authority.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's growing communication and language skills well. For example, she talks to children about the books they choose. She points out the words and asks questions about the pictures, bringing the characters to life in children's minds. She makes links from the stories to other activities to spark children's curiosity and make the most of their learning. The childminder plans for children's progress and uses their interests to enhance their concentration. Children are confident and active learners. They make choices and decisions about their learning. For example, children ask for musical instruments and play together in a group. They dance and sing and perform actions to stories and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy daily exercise. They take walks in their locality and play in nearby parks. The childminder provides good facilities in her garden for physical play, such as climbing and balancing. They play counting and jumping games, such as hopscotch. The childminder ensures that the children eat a healthy diet and learn where their food comes from. They learn to wash their hands before meals. Children enjoy make-believe play. They pretend to cook dinner and make cups of tea with water. They enjoy water play as they wash their dolls' hair. They learn to take turns and share their playthings. Children learn about people who are different from themselves when they go out into their local community. The childminder talks to children about other cultures and people who have disabilities and this helps them to grow in understanding and knowledge.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and learn skills that help them to move on in their learning in readiness for school. They learn to count and identify shapes and colours. They learn the letters in their names and practise their early writing skills. Children learn new words and extend their vocabulary. They learn to think deeply and solve simple problems that arise during their play and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407666 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1058419 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in South Ockendon, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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