Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 2017 26 March 2015

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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 works successfully to develop the service she provides continually for families. She evaluates her practice well and consults parents and children about possible improvements.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents and other providers, such as schools, to offer consistent care and learning for their children. Children benefit from a shared approach to their learning and development.  Children are settled, happy and relaxed in the childminder's welcoming and friendly home. The childminder recognises children as individuals and ensures she meets their specific needs effectively.  Children benefit from the childminder's kind and nurturing approach. They are well behaved and respond positively to her consistent praise for their achievements.  The childminder shares observations of the children regularly with their parents. She works closely with them to help children make progress at home and in the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of the benefits of healthy eating, such as on their physical development and growth.  On occasion, children do not have full opportunities to experience imaginary play and to explore further, such as through their senses.

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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

 consider ways to fully support children to understand about the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle, in particular, the effects it has on their growing bodies  increase opportunities for children to experience sensory play opportunities and to enhance their creative development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the parts of the home used for childminding, and observed the children and what they were doing inside and outdoors.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children, and discussed the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning, including how she reflects upon the quality of her service.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a clear understanding of her responsibility to protect and safeguard children. She supervises children effectively and maintains a safe environment for them. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she attends courses to help support children's individual needs and interests. She monitors children's achievements closely by observing what they do. This helps to ensure that she identifies any areas where children require further help. Furthermore, the childminder shares this information with parents and other early years settings children that attend to maintain consistencies and continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She assesses their abilities and observes them regularly. She uses this information effectively to understand what children can do, follow their interests and plan age-appropriate activities to extend their learning. She uses good teaching skills to extend children's language and communication skills. For example, the childminder promotes children's learning by asking them useful questions to help them think and extend their vocabulary as they draw with large chalks on a board. In addition, she helped them count sandcastles and compare the size of each one they made. She effectively enhances children's mathematical learning and literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a child-friendly homely environment where children feel safe and secure. She consistently promotes positive behaviour, and has clear boundaries and a sensitive approach. For example, she takes time to explain reasons for sharing and being kind to one another. Children are becoming increasingly independent. The childminder encourages them to make choices and initiate their own play. Children enjoy regular outings, such as trips to the park and soft-play centres to develop their physical and social skills. Children learn about other cultures, religions and diversity, and understand the similarities and differences, such as through their everyday play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining the necessary skills to help them prepare for their next stage of learning, including their move on to school. For example, children are confident communicators, showing interest in learning new words and they express their needs well. They develop good levels of independence, such as tidying up after play and feeding themselves from a very young age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295589 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1092130 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Hutton, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for Bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for 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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