Childminder EY476209

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 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 extends children's thinking and learning during their play. She asks questions and provides a commentary, helping to promote children's communication and language skills.  The childminder is caring and attentive and develops close bonds and attachments with the children in her care. The childminder ensures that the settling-in routines are tailored to support children well from the start.  The childminder maintains high standards of safety and cleanliness throughout childcare areas to promote and safeguard children's welfare.  The childminder is a good role model and gives children lots of praise and encouragement. Children behave well and develop good manners. They learn to demonstrate kindness and develop positive attitudes towards others.  Parents strongly praise the childminder's provision. They value the caring and welcoming environment and are positive about the progress children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan precisely for what children need to learn next to promote even more rapid progress.  The childminder does not find out as much information as possible from parents about their children's learning to fully support her identification of children's abilities and skills at the start of the placement.

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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 planning systems to focus more closely on what children need to learn next and promote even more rapid progress  obtain more thorough information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to the setting so that assessment is fully informed right from the start.

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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 a parent and children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection concerns. She fully understands what procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. Furthermore, the childminder reinforces appropriate safety boundaries and supports children to gain their own awareness of how to keep themselves safe. She undertakes rigorous risk assessments and all areas used for childminding are secure and safe. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder fully understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children attend. She works in partnership with parents to ensure continuity of care and learning for all children. The childminder monitors and evaluates her practice and the quality of her childcare provision, resulting in good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and monitors children's development. She interacts well with children. She regularly updates her skills and knowledge and uses these to provide children with a variety of interesting and challenging learning experiences. For example, young children enjoy investigating sensory materials as they rummage through and feel the texture of pasta. They develop their hand-to-eye coordination and they fill and empty different-sized containers and use stacking cups to build towers. The childminder begins to introduce simple mathematical concepts during everyday play. For example, children learn to problem solve as they complete a selection of jigsaw puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment where children are very well looked after. The childminder is kind and nurturing towards children and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise during local outings and daily access to the childminder's garden. This helps to promote their physical health and well-being. The childminder encourages children to meet their own self-care needs. For example, they learn about hygiene as they wash their hands. Children begin to understand each other's cultures and beliefs and they learn about celebrations that are important to each of them and their families.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. Young children learn to count and recognise colour through everyday experiences. They learn how to handle books correctly and begin to listen to stories that are read to them with increasing attention and understanding. Children develop good social skills, helping them to be prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476209 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1078387 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 3

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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 Benfleet, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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