Childminder EY463942

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2017 26 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 improved her practice since her last inspection. She has undertaken training in behaviour management and has obtained the support of her local authority to develop her teaching skills.  The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries for children's behaviour. Children behave well in the setting. They follow the childminder's instructions and guidance and learn to keep themselves safe.  Children settle well into the childminder's care and form strong attachments. The childminder is warm and affectionate and provides a caring and nurturing environment.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She gathers information about children's abilities when they join her setting. She involves parents in making plans for children's ongoing development and children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her

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This provision is good

provision. She takes account of the views of parents and children when planning improvements for her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always fully supported as they begin to make connections in their learning. Some of the resources they use for reference, such as posters and number lines, are not easily accessible.  The childminder does not consistently help children to link letters and their sounds to help build on their early literacy skills.

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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

 support children's independent learning further as they begin to make connections between their activities and the information displayed  provide more opportunities for children to learn about letters and their sounds.

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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 accompanied the childminder and children on an educational visit.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by speaking to them and reading their written comments.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, suitability and qualifications, attendance records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder organises her setting well. She is ambitious and keen to continually develop her practice. She seeks regular training opportunities and effectively uses the skills she has gained through her qualifications and training to deliver good outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She obtains up-to-date information about safeguarding procedures from her local authority. She regularly reviews her safeguarding policy and has effective systems to record and report any concerns. The childminder conducts rigorous risk assessments of her premises and all outings that children attend. Children wear high-visibility clothing when taken out of the setting and they learn how to cross the road safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes children and assesses their development. She uses her assessments and information obtained from parents to identify the next stages in their learning. She plans for children's progress using their interests and specific themes that motivate them to learn. For example, children enjoy learning about people who provide a public service. They learn about the postal system and how to write a letter and address the envelope. They learn about stamps and enjoy posting their letters in a postbox. Children's communication and language skills are good. They are confident and talkative. The childminder extends their vocabulary by teaching them new words associated with their play and how to pronounce their words correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy make-believe play. They pretend to cook with play food items and feed it to dolls. They pretend to be doctors and examine their toys. Children learn the importance of washing their hands before meals. They learn about the food they eat and which foods are best for their health. The childminder takes children out in the fresh air every day and they learn about the world around them. For example, children enjoy trips to local facilities, such as the fire station, where they learn about people and their roles in the local community. Children develop good physical skills when they climb and play in the childminder's garden and local parks. The childminder teaches children to respect other people and they learn about differences in society through activities and discussion.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in readiness for school. They learn to count, and recognise and match numbers. Children concentrate well and enjoy their learning. They develop a love of books and ask the childminder to read to them. They make choices in their play and develop good independence skills. They learn to share and take turns. They put on their coats and shoes and tidy away their toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463942 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1058553 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Grays, Essex. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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