Childminder 204164

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2017 23 June 2014

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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 successfully supports children's communication and language development through the introduction of complex words and by promoting good listening skills.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents and other professionals to promote consistent care for children as well as continuous provision for their learning and development.  The childminder shows a high regard for continuous improvements within her service. She works closely with other professionals to share good practice and to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.  Children's emotional well-being is strongly promoted. Children are confident and feel secure and safe in the childminder's care. The childminder knows the children very well and provides activities and play experiences according to their interests and preferences, using both the inside and outside environments.  Children learn to keep themselves safe through daily routines. The childminder helps

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This provision is good

children to think about hazards around them. She gives clear explanations and guidance towards road safety and looking after each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not fully extend and challenge children's learning to help them make even more rapid progress to reach their full potential.

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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 the already effective and established quality of teaching to further enhance children's progress and help them to raise their attainment to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning indoors and discussed the effective use of the outdoor environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, where appropriate.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the impact of the activity on children's learning.  The inspector viewed documentation, such as policies, procedures, suitability checks and records.  The inspector gained parents views through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has up-to-date knowledge of the procedures to follow to protect children from harm. She has attended training and is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe. Children play in a safe and secure environment because the childminder regularly reviews both the indoor and outdoor play areas for hazards. The childminder is eager and enthusiastic to develop her professional knowledge and skills. She carries out independent research to help her make changes to her practice. She seeks the views of parents to evaluate the effectiveness of her service. She promotes the individual needs of children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully tracks children's progress through observations. She uses this information effectively to plan for their next steps in learning. Information is shared with parents on a daily basis and support is given to help them extend children's learning at home. Children gain a good knowledge of sounds and letters through adult-led activities and develop a creative flair through messy and imaginative play. They are encouraged to explore and experiment with resources to widen their play experiences. They mix paints and freely express themselves using a range of materials, such as glue, glitter and paint.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's independence and confidence is highly promoted. The childminder constantly gives reassurance and praise to support children's self-esteem and pride in their learning. Children show curiosity towards work completed in the garden. The childminder uses this as a successful learning opportunity to talk about the loud noises and changes to their usual routine of playing outside. Children show compassion and care towards others. They talk about their friends and the places they visit outside the childminder's home. This supports their social interaction with their peers in preparation for moving on to school. The childminder highly promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Parents are given information about appropriate foods to provide for children's lunches and the childminder encourages children to make healthy choices at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn and show a great enthusiasm towards the activities that the childminder provides for them. Children develop good physical skills and use these to promote their self-help skills. They take off and put on their own shoes and coats ready for going outside. They develop small-muscle skills by twisting off small lids from pens and creative materials. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning at pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204164 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1086960 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Chafford Hundred, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, 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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