Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2017 Not applicable

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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

 Children and babies enjoy a good variety of activities and outings. The childminder has a clear understanding of how young children learn through their own interests. This means children have fun as they make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's emotional well-being. She provides a calm and relaxed environment where children and babies can socialise and feel secure.  The childminder establishes welcoming and effective partnerships with parents. She keeps parents fully informed about their children's learning and encourages them to share information about their children's achievements at home.  The childminder uses effective ways to monitor and evaluate the quality of her service. She uses the views of parents, children and her local authority adviser to help her make changes and improve outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder ensures that children and babies are kept safe. She carries out daily checks of her home and garden and all outings are thoroughly risk assessed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children access some messy resources when they attend community groups, the childminder does not yet offer more varied opportunities to encourage the youngest children to explore and experiment with a wide range of sensory materials.  The childminder's continuing professional development does not yet specifically focus on raising the good quality of teaching to a consistently outstanding level.

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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  focus the continuing professional development on raising the good standards of teaching to a consistently outstanding level.

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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 observed 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 assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written testimonials and responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder takes a professional approach to her work. She is well organised and gathers detailed information about the children's care and development needs when they start. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has clear and effective policies and procedures in place. She completes safeguarding training to ensure that she keeps her knowledge updated regarding local child protection procedures. The childminder knows the steps to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She has established good links with the local school and other early years settings. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning and care. Parents speak highly of the childminder and say they appreciate the progress their children are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with interesting learning experiences that are matched to their interests and stage of development. The childminder observes children to gain an accurate idea of their capabilities and skills. She adapts activities effectively to ensure that both younger and older children are suitably challenged. Children's speaking and listening skills are supported as the childminder continually talks about what is happening as they play together. They confidently ask for help, communicate their needs and chat about their home and family. Children play imaginatively with small-world figures and act out real-life experiences as they go shopping at the pretend market stall. The childminder systematically tracks children's progress and this helps her identify and address any gaps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and babies are happy and confident in the setting. They easily select resources from the well-equipped playroom and engage freely in play. The childminder successfully encourages positive behaviour. Children learn to share and take turns in their play and listen carefully to instructions. Strategies to support children's care needs, such as potty training, sleep times and use of comforters, are agreed with parents. This means a consistent approach is maintained between home and the setting. The childminder teaches children to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children eat nutritious snacks and meals. There are plenty of opportunities for exercise as children go on daily walks and trips to local parks. Ample indoor space is provided for babies to crawl and practise their developing mobility. The childminder recognises when children are tired and a quiet space is provided so they can sleep peacefully and undisturbed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children and babies make good progress and are inquisitive and motivated learners. They develop their early literacy skills well. For example, they learn to turn pages and they point to illustrations in books. Babies copy what they see and hear around them and quickly develop good communication skills. Children use numbers in their play. They sing number rhymes and count as they play hide and seek. Children are developing confidence and essential independence skills, ready for when they move on to larger settings, such as nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482278 Local authority Essex Inspection number 994573 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Canvey Island, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am 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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