Childminder 506214

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2017 1 October 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 made effective improvements to her practice and the way she assesses children's learning since her last inspection. She shares information with parents about their children's development and they are making good progress.  The childminder has updated her knowledge through training courses and with support from her local authority.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She gathers information about the children's development on entry to her setting and involves parents in children's continued learning.  Children form close attachments to the childminder and her family. They settle well into her care and develop a sense of belonging. This helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder teaches children to be polite and well mannered. Children's behaviour is good and they respond well to clear and consistent boundaries.  The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the activities she provides for

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This provision is good

the children. She takes account of the views of parents and children when planning for improvements to her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have access to materials that help them to develop skills for early writing.  The childminder does not always make strong partnerships with other settings that children 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

 provide better access to resources that enable children to develop their early writing skills  improve links with other settings children attend to exchange information about their progress and promote consistency and continuity in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading references and testimonials.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including children's developmental records, training certificates, attendance records, policies and procedures. She discussed self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her setting effectively to meet the needs of the children in her care. She keeps accurate records of children's attendance and monitors their progress. The childminder is keen to pursue her continuous professional development and chooses training courses that help her to make improvements to her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her policies frequently and ensures that parents are aware of any changes. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She keeps up to date with changes to legislation and local procedures through contact with her local authority. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her premises and on outings to ensure she keeps children safe. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she gives them high visibility jackets to wear and teaches them about road safety on their journeys to school to take and collect older

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes the children in her care and assesses their learning needs using approved guidance documentation. She discusses the next stages in children's development with their parents and uses these to plan her activities. She takes account of children's interests in the activities she provides to maintain their enthusiasm. For example, when children express their eagerness to dance and sing, the childminder provides resources that support and strengthen their choice. Children learn counting through rhyming songs as they perform actions to music. They learn to balance bean bags on their heads and hop on one leg. The childminder supports children's growing communication and language skills. For example, she talks to children and reminds them of past events. She asks them searching questions and listens carefully to their responses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Babies and children feel comfortable and safe in the childminder's care. She is very attentive to their needs. She cuddles and comforts them when they settle into her care and she gives them a cosy and quiet place to sleep. The childminder is careful to follow routines set by parents and this helps babies and children feel calm and content. Children who find sharing difficult are sensitively encouraged. They learn to consider the needs of their friends and they grow in confidence and understanding. The childminder talks to children about foods that are good for their health. They learn about hygiene and develop good skills of independence. For example, they wash their hands, tidy away their toys and learn to put on their shoes and coats. Children play with resources that reflect differences in people. They learn acceptance, understanding and respect for others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning in readiness for school. They learn about shapes and colours as they fit toy eggs into boxes. They play board games and learn about matching and comparisons. They listen to stories and look at words and pictures in books of their choosing. Younger children enjoy collecting older ones from school and become familiar with the school environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506214 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1058170 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000. She lives in Hockley, Essex. She operates from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for 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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