Childminder EY488512

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 21 September 2016

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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 worked hard to develop her provision. She has addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. All the essential documentation is now well organised and meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning. The childminder uses her experience and knowledge of individual children to plan fun and engaging activities to extend their interests and imagination.  The childminder ensures that parents are involved in monitoring their children's learning. Information about next steps in learning is shared and parents are given ideas to continue their children's learning at home. Parents make very positive comments about the care and education the childminder provides.  Children are happy and settled, and develop a strong bond with the childminder. They are praised for their achievements and build their confidence as they try new things.

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses a range of outings to raise children's awareness of their community and the wider world. She also provides a variety of resources to support children's understanding of equality and diversity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established highly successful partnerships with the other early years settings that children attend.  On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to her questions before she answers them herself.

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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

 strengthen links with the other early years settings that children attend and share detailed information to support their ongoing learning  give children more opportunities to process their own thoughts and respond to questions with their own answers.

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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 a sample of the children's development records.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the telephone, from their written testimonials and responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully used self-evaluation to review her practice and make continued improvements. She regularly researches the internet and links with other childminders to gain new ideas. She completes online training to update her knowledge of current childcare trends. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder assesses and takes measures to minimise risks to children's safety. She establishes familiar routines and rules for outings and daily walks. The childminder has undertaken safeguarding training and developed her knowledge and understanding of potential risks to children's well-being. She monitors their attendance and is confident about how to report any concerns. She regularly checks for updates from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. This helps to ensure that she has the most up-to-date information, particularly with regard to reporting concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a warm, friendly and welcoming play environment. Children settle quickly and freely choose from a wide range of resources to extend their interests. They display high levels of curiosity as they explore different sensory and tactile materials. The childminder offers a playful role alongside children and develops their imagination and creativity. Children learn to recognise colours and count items as they play. The childminder accurately observes and assesses children's progress and uses this information effectively to plan for their learning needs. She also carefully tracks children's development from their starting points so she can identify any gaps in learning and to ensure that no child falls behind.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully helps children to do things for themselves and they learn about the importance of making healthy choices. She ensures that children eat healthily and they are reminded to wash their hands before meals. Toilet training is carried out effectively and children learn to manage their personal care needs. Children behave well. The childminder helps children learn to play fairly, share and take turns. Consequently, children learn about the importance of social skills and good manners. The childminder organises visits to community groups, to provide children with plenty of opportunities to socialise with a wider group of children and adults. These outings help to promote children's confidence and develop their social skills further.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. The skills they are acquiring prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to nursery or school. Children and toddlers are inquisitive and explore their surroundings with excitement. They are active learners and become engrossed in activities and concentrate for extended periods of time. For example, they spend time exploring and naming the toy animals they find hidden in shaving foam. They also show interest in books and point out the animals they see in stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488512 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1074716 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Brentwood, Essex. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and holidays agreed in advance.

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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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