Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2017 20 June 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 worked hard to develop her practice. Before administering any medication to a child she gains written permission from their parent. She also keeps a detailed record of when medication is administered. The childminder has developed a targeted approach to professional development. She uses effective self-evaluation to help her identify weaknesses and make improvements.  Parents report that they are happy with the care that the childminder provides for their children. They feel that she offers a wide range of activities that their children enjoy, including messy play, and going for walks in the woods.  Children make good progress in communication and language. They are keen to practise their speaking skills and often repeat the words they hear. Children are successfully encouraged to name characters from their favourite books.  Children have developed strong relationships with the childminder. They instinctively

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This provision is good

cuddle up to her and look to her for help or comfort when needed. This shows that children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder's enthusiasm means that sometimes she steps in too quickly during children's activities to offer them solutions. This does not give them sufficient time to persevere at tasks and begin to work things out for themselves.  The childminder does not consistently gain detailed initial information from parents about children capabilities and development, in order to help her build on their initial skills more precisely.

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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 effectively as they develop their skills in perseverance and independent learning  seek more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development on entry, in order to plan more precisely for their immediate learning needs.

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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 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 regularly completes child protection training. She has also undertaken specific training to ensure that she understands how to support vulnerable families. This helps her to recognise children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder undertakes risk assessments of her home and outings. She takes appropriate action to ensure that all required safety measures are implemented, helping to protect the safety of children. The childminder monitors children's development to ensure that they make continued progress. This also helps her to effectively recognise when a child may need extra support. Parents report that the methods of communication used by the childminder provide them with regular updates.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's planning is based on her ongoing observations of children. She also incorporates their current interests to help them become engaged and involved in learning. Young children show great interest in the activities on offer. They enthusiastically take part in creative play opportunities. They use their senses to smell and taste a wide range of items, such as breakfast cereal. Children enjoy running their hands through sand and are supported to notice the marks that they make. They use descriptive language, to explain how the sand feels, such as soft and cold. Simple mathematics is effectively introduced into children's play and their daily routine. Young children join in with the childminder and successfully continue a counting sequence, as they prepare to complete a task.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children independently move around the childminder's home showing that they are confident and self-assured. They behave well and thoroughly enjoy the consistent praise given to acknowledge their achievements. Young children are provided with gentle reminders about sharing and taking turns. This helps them begin to learn about what is and is not acceptable behaviour. Children learn about the importance of staying safe through daily activities. For example, they are reminded to be careful as they play, so that they do not hurt themselves. The childminder promotes a healthy eating policy. She provides children with fresh fruit as snacks, helping to support a balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress towards the early learning goals. They enjoy participating in broad range of play opportunities and are learning the skills needed for their next stage of their development. Children are able to carry out small tasks, such as taking their own plate to the kitchen after snack time. They learn about similarities and differences, as they socialise with others during trips out to local toddler groups and soft-play facilities. Children develop good physical skills. They learn how to handle books and use large play equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468567 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1058561 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 20 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Brentwood. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, 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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