Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2017 14 May 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 since her last inspection. She has developed her planning to ensure that each child's individual needs, interests and stages of development are effectively included. She provides activities that are challenging and help children to make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder has improved her knowledge and understanding of assessment. She ensures that each child's development is precisely monitored and any gaps in their learning quickly close.  Children develop close and trusting relationships with the childminder and with each other. This helps them to feel safe and secure and they grow in confidence.  The childminder works effectively 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. She make successful links with other settings that

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This provision is good

children attend to ensure consistency and continuity in their learning.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and evaluates the activities she provides. She takes into account the views of parents and children when planning for children's progress and when making improvements to her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to develop skills for early writing.  The childminder does not always encourage children to develop their independence to the fullest degree.

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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 more opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills  help children learn to do things for themselves and develop their independence for the future.

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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 discussed the learning outcomes of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading testimonials and parent questionnaires.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and looked at relevant documentation, including children's developmental records, attendance records and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge about child protection and keeps accurate and up-to-date records. She regularly reviews her safeguarding policies and shares them with parents. The childminder carries out rigorous risk assessments of her premises and equipment. She teaches children about the correct use of her outdoor equipment and they learn to keep themselves safe. She practises regular fire drills with the children and keeps a 'grab and go' bag fully stocked with essential items for use in case of emergencies. The childminder is keen to pursue her continuous professional development. She regularly seeks suitable training courses to extend her knowledge and skills.

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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. She records and tracks children's progress and discusses the next stages in their learning with their parents. The childminder extends children's learning using their choices and interests to maintain their enthusiasm. For example, when children enjoy reading a story about a caterpillar, the childminder hides toy caterpillars in the soil; children dig excitedly to find them, comparing and measuring to see which is the longest. The childminder teaches new words to children which widens their vocabulary. She asks skilful questions to develop their communication and language, for example, talking to children and reminding them of past events they have enjoyed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their learning in the childminder's garden. They jump, slide and climb on large outdoor apparatus. The childminder links their physical play to other areas of learning, such as mathematics, as they count their bounces on the trampoline. Children learn to take turns and share their resources. The childminder uses a timer for turn taking and this teaches the children patience and consideration for their friends. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder involves children in setting her ground rules and they sign them which gives them responsibility. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. She provides resources that teach children about differences in culture, language and ability. She takes them to parks, woodlands and into the local community where they socialise and learn to respect other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They learn about letters and their sounds while recognising the letters in their names. They learn about weighing and measuring during cooking activities. Children learn about life cycles as they read about butterflies and plant seeds in the garden. Younger children are well prepared for school. They enjoy taking regular journeys to collect older children and learn about school activities and routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 202666 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1050993 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm for 48 weeks of the year.

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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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