Childminder EY486361

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder completes regular and extremely precise observations of children's learning as they play. Using these, she accurately tracks children's progress. This enables her to quickly identify any gaps in their development, clearly outline the next steps in their learning and sharply focus the planned experiences to meet children's individual needs.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They have lots of fun as they sing and dance along to music and rhymes. There is a lively atmosphere as they move in time to the rhythm and laugh with each other.  Children's language and communication skills flourish. The childminder is attentive and maximises every opportunity to help children think, recall and extend their language.  Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder works continually to help children understand how to interact with others and learn to be kind and caring towards their

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This provision is outstanding

friends.  The partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parental involvement is valued greatly and their views are sought and respected. The childminder consistently shares key information about children's welfare and development. Parents praise the childminder for the high levels of care and learning provided.

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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

 strengthen the excellent opportunities for children to learn outdoors.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about her role and responsibility in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Children are very well supervised and rigorous safety measures are implemented around the childminder's home and on outings. The childminder makes excellent links with other early years providers to complement children's learning and development even further. The childminder has a very well targeted and detailed programme of self- evaluation. She always focuses on the impact for children, meaning that they are central to everything she does. For example, she has plans to enhance children's excellent outdoor learning experiences further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children respond very well to the childminder's excellent teaching methods and demonstrate highly positive attitudes to learning. The childminder is meticulous in how she observes, assesses and monitors children's progress. Children are extremely confident when exploring the environment. They play a full and active role in their own learning, they make choices and decisions about the resources they use. They explore what happens to water when it is frozen. The childminder extends this by providing children with the tools and resources to explore the ice. The childminder takes every opportunity to ask purposeful questions and introduce new words. Children rapidly develop effective communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy, settled and relaxed in the wonderfully nurturing environment. Interaction between the childminder and children is exceptional and they have clearly formed strong, secure relationships. The childminder knows the children very well and successfully anticipates when they need food, drink or rest. They understand the safety rules as they are careful with resources and know that tidying up prevents them from falling over toys and hurting themselves. The childminder provides children with excellent opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and challenge themselves physically as they have access to the outdoor environment every day.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making excellent progress in their learning given their starting points. They display high levels of competence with their problem solving and number skills as they enjoy a range of challenging and exciting experiences. For example, one child is confident in explaining the rules of a colour and shape matching game to the younger children. Children are very enthusiastic, confident learners with wide ranging skills in readiness for school and their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486361 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1005494 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Wickford, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She does not operate on Thursdays during the school holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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