Childminder EY484732

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2017 Not applicable

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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 a very good understanding of the community she serves. She is enthusiastic, playful and has a good knowledge of children's interests and needs.  The childminder provides a safe and welcoming learning environment. Children demonstrate that they feel very secure in the childminder's home.  The childminder plans stimulating indoor and outdoor learning experiences that children enjoy. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning. They concentrate during activities and enjoy finding ways to solve problems.  Children behave well and learn to treat each other with respect. The childminder is a good role model for children and offers gentle guidance and praise. Children find out about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences.  The childminder reviews her provision effectively to help her improve her practice. She regularly attends training courses that benefit children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's independent thinking and occasionally, does things that children can do for themselves.  The childminder has recently introduced a new assessment system and is not yet making the most of different ways to encourage parents to share what they know about their children's ongoing learning at home.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children share their thoughts and ideas and do things for themselves  strengthen opportunities for parents to share what their children achieve at home and use this information to work together, so that children's learning is extended to the highest level.

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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 viewed a focused activity with the childminder and discussed the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector viewed a sample of the children's development records and spoke to the children.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and older children from their written testimonials and spoke to extended family members collecting the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly updates her skills. Since registration, the childminder has achieved an early years qualification at level 3. She also meets with other early years professionals and researches new legislation to ensure her knowledge is up to date. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant about the children's safety. She has a secure knowledge of the action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare or if they are at risk from extreme behaviour or views. The childminder works well with local schools and nurseries. Together, they share information about children's care and development. This helps to promote consistency for children's learning. Parents say they are very happy with the care provided and comment on the significant impact that the childminder has had on their children's early years.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and provides a wide range of activities that appeal to them and builds on their interests. She observes children at play and regularly checks their progress against typical development expected for their age. This helps her to identify any areas of learning where children need extra support. Children become confident communicators. The childminder talks and sings with children and introduces new words. The childminder effectively promotes children's mathematical skills. Children enjoy comparing numbers and the height of bricks as they build towers. They explore and experiment with sand and have fun learning about volume and capacity using a variety of utensils and containers of different sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and secure. The childminder effectively promotes good health. Children have a good understanding of following hygiene practices, including the importance of washing their hands before eating and after playing outdoors. They have a healthy appetite as they eat nutritious food supplied by parents. They develop their physical skills and have regular exercise as they play in the garden or visit local parks. Trips are also made to local community groups. Children learn to make new friends and they become familiar with the school environment in readiness for full-time education.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well and make good progress. They have plenty of opportunities to develop their skills in literacy. For example, they enjoy games, puzzles and books that teach them about letters and words. Children confidently identify colours and shapes. They recognise and start to write their own names. They are motivated and very keen to join in activities. This demonstrates a positive attitude that helps them prepare for more formal learning when they move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484732 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1002382 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. Her hours of operation are from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two- 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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Telephone number

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