Childminder 560170

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 29 June 2015

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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 regularly reflects on her practice and sets priorities to improve her service. Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to raise the quality of her teaching and assessment to a good standard. The required progress report for children aged between two and three years is now completed in a timely way.  Children are happy and settled and build good relationships with the childminder and other children. They thrive as the childminder gives them plenty of attention and supports their development.  Children thoroughly enjoy learning through play. They are inquisitive and voice their ideas and opinions. The childminder introduces new words to develop their vocabulary. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  The childminder has established long standing and effective partnerships with other early years professionals. She shares information with the key persons in the local

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This provision is good

school and pre-school to promote consistency and continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established highly successful ways of encouraging all parents to share information about their children's achievements at home, to strengthen further the shared approach to supporting children's learning.  Although the childminder has attended the mandatory training, her plans for professional development are not yet ambitious enough to raise the quality of teaching to outstanding.

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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 the shared approach to children's learning even further and explore more ways to encourage all parents to share information about their children's achievements at home  focus on strengthening the programme of professional development so that it increases the potential to drive the good quality of practice even higher.

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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, discussed the children's progress and achievements and viewed the children's development records.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the importance of ensuring children are kept safe from harm. All risks are assessed and children play safely in the home and garden. The childminder carefully checks the identity of any visitors and ensures her home is secure. She attends safeguarding and first-aid training so she can deal with emergency situations and minor injuries. The childminder learns about any new legislation to ensure she has a good awareness of the wider issues in the care and protection of children. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and comment that they are pleased with the variety of activities and outings she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans an interesting blend of activities that capture children's interests and motivate them to learn. She assesses and tracks children's progress effectively to ensure that all areas of learning are covered and no child gets left behind. Children concentrate and use their imagination as they play games and engage in role play, based on first-hand experiences. They use props imaginatively as they visit the pretend hairdressers or go on an imaginary journey on a bus. The childminder is playful as she joins these activities and successfully encourages children to solve problems, use mathematical language and name colours. Children look at books for pleasure. They also enjoy looking at photographs in the learning journals and talk about past, happy events. This contributes to children's sense of achievement as they recall what they can do and can see how much they have grown.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and toddlers are happy and demonstrate that they are very fond of the childminder. Many hugs and cuddles are offered and returned. The childminder ensures that children understand the importance of safe and healthy lifestyles. An extremely high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the premises and children learn good hygiene habits. Children eat healthy food and take part in regular exercise in the fresh air. They learn how to keep themselves safe. Older children talk confidently about road safety and the procedures they would follow in the event of a fire. Children behave very well. They have made firm friendships and play cooperatively with each other. The childminder is a positive role model and praises children when they are kind and helpful.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are active and articulate learners who demonstrate great curiosity and a willingness to try new things. The skills they are acquiring prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school. Children are becoming very independent in their personal self-care. They confidently count and put numbers in order. They learn to recognise sounds of letters and write their names. Children learn about the local community and the wider world. This helps them to learn about and respect the needs of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 560170 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1051113 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Hullbridge, Essex. She operates on Monday and Wednesday, all year round, from 8am to 5pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children.

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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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