Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2017 8 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 Overall, children develop good communication skills which the childminder enhances well during daily routines and play activities.  Children are confident and demonstrate caring attitudes towards each other. They form strong bonds with the childminder and enjoy her interaction in their play.  The childminder implements effective policies and procedures and has all required documentation in place. She reviews these regularly and shares them with parents to help them understand the service she provides.  The childminder knows the children well and provides a personal, flexible service for parents, according to children's needs and parents' wishes.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend, such as school. They work closely together to provide consistent care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make full use of professional development opportunities to gain the best possible understanding of any relevant changes, such as new government initiatives.  On occasions, the childminder does not fully extend and challenge children's learning, particularly to widen their vocabulary, to help them 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

 identify further professional development opportunities to improve skills, knowledge and practice to the highest levels  extend children's growing vocabularies to challenge their learning even further and to help raise their attainment to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the setting and talked with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector reviewed the provider's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently follows the correct child protection procedures. This helps her to protect children's welfare. Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder regularly reviews the indoor and outdoor play areas to remove any hazards. The childminder evaluates aspects of her service by identifying what is working well and what she needs to improve. She seeks the views of parents, such as through discussions and questionnaires and incorporates their ideas into her practice. The childminder also listens to children as they express their views about where and what they want to play. Children learn to understand how to make their own decisions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers a warm, friendly and homely provision. She provides a wide range of interesting toys and resources which children enjoy exploring. Children learn about space and shape, for example, as they successfully complete a range of puzzles. Children engage well and concentrate with these activities for sustained periods of time. The childminder has a good understanding of children's starting points, abilities and interests. She gains this information from her regular discussions with parents and her assessments of children's learning. The childminder uses this information to identify next steps in learning for each child which she incorporates into her planning and teaching.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close relationships with the childminder and with each other. They learn to share and take turns through positive reinforcement of appropriate behaviour. The childminder praises children for showing a caring attitude towards others. She celebrates individual children's differences and recognises their strengths and different personalities. Children learn to respect and value each other through discussion and planned activities. Children's physical well-being is positively developing. For example, they learn to follow appropriate hygiene practices and eat healthily. The childminder provides children with play experiences outside each day and encourages an understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning, in line with their starting points. For example. They develop their self-care skills and are becoming increasingly independent, appropriate to their age and stage of development. Children learn to count and recognise numbers in their printed form. Overall, children develop a range of skills to help them prepare for their move on to the next stage of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316728 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1092515 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Loughton. She operates all year round from 7am 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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