Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2017 3 June 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder builds very good relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about every aspect of their child's care and education to support continuity in welfare and learning.  The childminder enthusiastically praises children's achievements and efforts to help raise their self-esteem to the highest levels. She talks to children in an extremely calm and respectful manner when encouraging them to manage their feelings.  The childminder knows the children in her care extremely well. Children form very close, nurturing relationships with her and with one another. They are very independent, confident, self-assured and capable.  The childminder monitors children's ongoing achievements well. She meticulously observes children's play to find out what they can do and uses this information to plan suitably challenging activities.  The childminder supports young children's communication and language skills well. She

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This provision is good

introduces new words, repeating them clearly and listening to children's responses.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet completed the development of the outdoor learning environment, to further support children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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

 continue to enhance resources and activities in the outdoor environment for children who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's development. She spoke with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at various records and documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is up to date with the different aspects of child protection and the possible risks children may face. She knows what action to take if she has concerns. The childminder ensures she engages in training which is required, and makes use of other opportunities to keep her knowledge updated. She reviews her practice and children's progress, to make sure she meets children's needs. For example, she identified the need to improve her provision for mathematics. She completed training and research and now uses numbers across all the areas of learning. Parents comment that they feel that their children are safe and enjoy their time with the childminder and hold her in the highest regard.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder knows the children she cares for well. She interacts in a positive manner to support and encourage their learning. She uses the information gained from her observations and assessments to plan interesting activities to support children's learning. Overall, children make good progress across all areas of learning. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development from a young age. For example, she helps children recognise different shapes, colours and sizes as they look for buried treasure, while dressed as pirates. The childminder extends children's learning further, talking about different numbers and helping children to match them. The childminder gives children appropriate time to speculate and to solve problems. For example, when they attempt to put on the dressing up clothes, the childminder allows them time to attempt the zips and buttons before offering the support required.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder is an excellent role model. Children are deeply considerate, kind and polite. They independently initiate their ideas, by selecting what they need from the resources and activities available to them. They actively solve problems and are able to carefully consider risks and challenges without prompting. They excitedly celebrate one another's achievements. The childminder skilfully engages children in conversations about healthy eating and good hygiene habits and routines. Children also learn to value similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and independent. Children are happy, sociable and show a natural curiosity. They develop the skills they need to prepare them for the move to pre-school or school. For example, children learn to put their coats and shoes on for themselves and begin to understand what is expected at quiet times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389513 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1093754 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Rayne, Essex. She operates during term time only from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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