Childminder 202053

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2017 8 December 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 has addressed the actions raised at her last inspection. She makes sure she gets the necessary consents from parents before administering any medication to children.  The childminder works with children to plan experiences. They talk about what they want to do and the childminder's clear understanding about their developmental needs enables her to organise worthwhile experiences.  Relationships with parents are strong. Testimonials from parents who have been using the childminder's service for many years, praise her abilities with children. They comment positively on the relationships the childminder builds and the activities she provides.  The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills effectively. She uses opportunities for conversation well, to encourage them to share their experiences and to tell stories.  The childminder reflects on her practice and ensures that she meets requirements. She

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This provision is good

reads professional publications to help her keep up to date with early years childcare issues.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder steps in too quickly to offer support during children's activities. She does not allow them sufficient time to persevere at tasks and work things out for themselves.  The childminder does not always have the very latest information about every early years child from other settings that they attend.

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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 more consistently, encouraging them as they develop their skills in perseverance and independent learning  extend communication with other settings that children attend, in order to gain further detail and a fuller picture of children's progress.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with practice through training. She has had lots of previous experience working with children and families. This further underpins her safeguarding practice. She is very confident about recognising the signs of abuse and knows the action required to protect children. The childminder is proactive in seeking training. She explains how the latest information on first aid and treating casualties has changed, demonstrating her good knowledge in how to respond to accidents. The childminder provides children with a safe environment. She makes sure there are no hazards to children. The childminder tracks children's progress effectively using guidance documents to check they continue to meet the levels expected for their age. Although the childminder has assistants, they only help out in emergency situations. Both have relevant experience and first-aid qualifications.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are expressive and keen to share what they know. They happily talk about their experiences and enjoy sharing details about the things they do at home with their family. The childminder capitalises on her knowledge of children's extended family. She uses this information well to help them recall special events and to explore their ideas and plans. Children enjoy pretend play with small figures. They make up stories and use the figures to act them out. Children show a keen interest in books. They delight in sharing a story, cuddled up with the childminder. Children demonstrate good concentration skills and an eagerness to join in the storytelling. They like creative and craft activities, making the most of the childminder's good range of interesting resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well behaved and show that they feel safe in the childminder's care. They speak politely to others. The childminder is a good role model. She helps children to make decisions for themselves and to listen to what others have to say. The childminder supports children to make friends and to get along with others. They enjoy turn-taking games where they solve problems and learn to give each other a chance to have their move. Children are physically active as they walk to and from groups or help the childminder take her dog for a walk. They enjoy fresh air and learning about nature and the seasons. The childminder encourages children to follow appropriate hygiene routines, so they always wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points. They develop their hand control in preparation for writing. Their drawings show increasing skill and detail. Children are confident in using numbers in their play. They count as they thread beads onto laces. Children have a positive attitude to learning. They are eager to find answers for themselves. Children are prepared for their future learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202053 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1058012 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in North Weald. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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