Childminder EY318870

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2017 9 July 2013

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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

 Parents report that they are happy with the service the childminder provides. They state that they are kept well informed about what their child does when they are with her. Parents also say that their children are happy in the care of the childminder.  The childminder asks children, parents and staff for feedback about her service as part of effective self-evaluation. This helps her to identify areas for improvement based on a good range of views and opinions.  The childminder engages children in discussions about why things happen and how things work. Children show perseverance as they figure out how to slot pieces of a train track together. The childminder introduces mathematical language into activities. She talks about a bridge being big and describes the pieces of track as straight or curved.  Children are supported very well by the childminder to attend to their own personal needs. For example, they learn how to go to and use the toilet.

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This provision is good

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has increased her knowledge and understanding. She has achieved this through completing an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification. This has had a positive impact on the service she provides for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current system of performance management review is not yet robust enough to fully support staff in consistently raising their level of practice even further.  The childminder does not make the best possible use of the initial information she gathers from parents to fully support children's precise learning needs from a very early stage.

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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

 extend performance management processes for staff  utilise the initial information obtained from parents more effectively in order to precisely plan for children's continued progress from a very early stage.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder, including how she monitors and evaluates her own practice.  The inspector 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 the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular training to maintain her knowledge and understanding. The childminder's assistant is aware of the categories of abuse and what to do if he has a concern. The childminder is registered to receive emails from her local authority informing her of any changes in regard to local safeguarding procedures. She has completed specialist training to help her understand how to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. Children's progress is tracked by the childminder. This helps her to effectively identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder carries out frequent and effective risk assessments of the inside and outside of her home. She swiftly removes or minimises any identified risks to children. This helps her to ensure that she consistently protects their safety and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information from her observations of children to plan activities that effectively promote their development. Children use their vivid imagination as they play with toy cars. They excitedly tell the childminder that a monster has fallen into the river and it is sinking. Children increase their physical dexterity, developing the small muscles in their hands, as they skilfully push and steer toy trains along a track. Children show good communication skills. They are able to connect their thoughts and ideas as they recall a toileting accident that they had at home. Children listen to the childminder and show that they understand what she says. They successfully follow a complex set of instructions and hold conversations with her about what they would like to play with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. They are encouraged to share toys and take turns in speaking during conversations with adults and other children. The childminder talks to children about good hygiene practice when they wash their hands. For example, they learn that rubbing their soapy hands together helps to get rid of germs. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe. They are aware that they must stop at the road in case there is a car coming. Children demonstrate confidence. They come into the childminder's home with ease and immediately help themselves to toys that interest them. Children are provided with opportunities to spend time playing outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are keen to take part in activities and are learning skills that help them to prepare for their eventual move on to school. Children spontaneously use number language during play. For example, as they play with a toy garage they tell adults that they have parked their car in bay number four. This also demonstrates that children are developing a growing understanding of the world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318870 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1064816 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Loughton. She operates term time only from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.15pm until 7pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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