Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2017 21 September 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 increased her understanding of children's developmental stages and how to plan challenging activities to ensure their individual needs are successfully met.  The childminder has improved her knowledge and understanding of observation and assessment methods. She ensures that each child's development is effectively monitored to ensure that any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed.  Babies and children settle well into the childminder's care. They build close and trusting relationships with the childminder and this helps them to feel safe and secure.  Children are confident and eager to learn. They behave very well. The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries and has high expectations of children's behaviour. They learn to share and take turns and respect other people.

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This provision is good

 The childminder builds effective partnerships with parents. She discusses children's development with them from the beginning and throughout their time in her setting. She encourages parents to share information about children's progress at home to support her planning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make strong partnerships with other settings that children attend.  The childminder has not yet established a targeted programme of continuous professional development to enhance her practice and develop her skills further.

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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

 improve links with other settings children attend to exchange information about their progress and ensure consistency and continuity in their learning  establish a focused programme of professional development to enhance practice and skills to the highest level.

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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 looked around the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation, children's developmental records, risk assessments, attendance records and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children. She has reviewed her policies and shared them with parents. She regularly updates her knowledge about child protection. She keeps accurate and current records of local safeguarding procedures and knows who to contact if she has a concern. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of her premises and on outings. She teaches children to keep themselves safe when out and about, for example, when crossing the road. She practises fire evacuation procedures with children so they understand how to exit the premises quickly and safely in the event of an emergency. The childminder reflects on her practice and takes account of the views of parents and children when making improvements to her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes the children during activities in the setting and on outings. She uses her observations to assess the next stages in their development. The childminder tracks children's progress using approved guidance documentation. She takes account of their interests when planning her activities. Children choose the resources they want to play with and the childminder extends their learning as they play. For example, she helps children to count and recognise the colours of their cars and trains. The childminder encourages babies and children to develop their communication and language skills. She asks babies and toddlers to repeat sounds they have heard at home. She asks older children questions and listens carefully when they answer. She engages children in conversation and teaches them the correct words to use and how to pronounce them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy exploring the toys and resources in the setting and making their own choices. They tidy the toys before taking out others and learn good skills of independence. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. She takes them to local parks and play facilities where they develop their physical skills. Children are fascinated, in the setting, to watch coloured lights flashing on the ceiling as they dance to soft music. The childminder captures their curiosity and imagination as she compares the lights to fireflies and fireworks. She discusses past events with children prompting their thinking skills and concentration. The childminder provides resources and activities that help to teach children about differences in culture, traditions and beliefs and helps them learn more about the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They learn about letters and their sounds, and they recognise the letters in their names. They identify words displayed in the setting and understand that words have a meaning. Babies and children enjoy regular trips into the local community and learn how to socialise. Children enjoy collecting older children from school, they learn about school activities and routines and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357918 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1058355 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am 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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