Childminder 560038

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2017 11 August 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 reflects on the service she provides for families and encourages parents and children to share their views. This helps her to plan and make future improvements that meet everyone's needs. The action and recommendations raised at the last inspection have been addressed.  The childminder is well qualified and this contributes to her delivering good quality teaching. The childminder understands how children learn and applies this knowledge well during her purposeful interactions with children.  The childminder supports children's health and well-being. She obtains written permission from parents before administering any medication to children and they are supported to learn about why good hygiene is beneficial for their health.  The childminder is warm and caring. She offers children a home-from-home environment and builds strong relationships with every child in her care. Children are

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This provision is good

settled, happy and confident. Their emotional well-being is highly promoted.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much information as possible from parents about their children's learning to fully support her early identification and planning of children's precise learning needs from the very start.

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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

 seek more detailed initial information from parents about what children know and can do in order to plan even more precisely for their continued progress from an early stage.

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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 has completed safeguarding training and uses her knowledge to help support children's welfare. She knows the local procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder keeps her child protection and first-aid knowledge up to date and ensures that she is aware of current early years practice. A wide range of relevant policies and procedures are frequently reviewed and put into practice. The childminder is very proactive in the way she supports children to learn about their own safety and takes effective action to minimise any hazards. This helps her care for children in a safe and secure environment. The childminder has developed positive relationships with local schools to share information about children's progress and well-being. She is committed to working together with other providers to ensure continuity of care and learning for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and monitors children's development. The childminder interacts well with the children. She guides, supports and provides a constant narrative of about what she and the children are doing. For example, while children play and build models out of small construction bricks, the childminder describes their actions, models language and extends their vocabulary. This helps to continually engage the children and supports their communication and language development. Children are starting to understand simple mathematical concepts. The childminder develops their awareness of colour, size, shape and capacity throughout their activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment where children are very well looked after. The childminder is kind and nurturing towards children and supports their physical and emotional well-being effectively. Children enjoy a range of activities that teaches them effectively about people in the wider world. Resources and activities reflect and value the diversity of children's backgrounds and those around them. Children manage risks and learn safe behaviours. They handle tools safely and learn to negotiate height and balance on large climbing apparatus at local parks. The childminder promotes their knowledge of how a healthy, balanced diet and exercise contributes to their overall well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain a wide range of skills need in readiness for school. They are confident and have fun as they participate in a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children's literacy skills are developing well. They show an interest in books, enjoy stories and talk about the characters in the story. Children develop skills in listening, understanding and speaking, such as asking questions and initiating conversations. They learn how to cooperate with others and develop the skills and attitudes they need for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 560038 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1058176 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, 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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