Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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

 Babies and children are inquisitive and motivated learners. They make good progress and develop the skills they need to move on to the next stage in their learning.  The childminder has a warm and caring rapport with the children. She successfully supports their emotional well-being and helps them to feel secure.  The childminder uses assessments effectively to monitor progress and provide key information for parents about their children's next steps in learning. She actively encourages parents to share details about their children's achievements at home.  Children enjoy daily exercise and fresh air in the childminder's garden and on outings in the local community. Children develop their understanding of the natural world. They observe the chickens in the garden and watch butterflies emerging from chrysalises.  The childminder works effectively with other early years professionals and the local

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This provision is good

school. These partnerships are used extremely well to promote continuity in children's learning and to prepare them for starting full-time education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has attended all the mandatory training, her plans for professional development are not yet ambitious enough to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder has very recently made changes to the security arrangements in the garden and these have not been fully tested.

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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

 focus more precisely on professional development opportunities that deliver the highest quality of teaching and excellent outcomes for children  continue to review the changes made to the security arrangements in the garden to check that these successfully keep children safe.

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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 focused activities with the childminder and discussed the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, self-evaluation and risk assessments.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written testimonials and their responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her child protection responsibilities. She is alert to the possible signs of abuse and neglect and how to report concerns to the relevant authorities. Overall, risk assessments are thorough and children are closely supervised. The childminder ensures that all adults living in the premises complete the relevant suitability checks. The childminder gathers feedback from parents about ways in which she can improve her practice. Parents make very positive comments and express their delight with the progress their children have made.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the attention of a childminder who is enthusiastic and makes learning fun. She carefully plans experiences that match children's learning priorities and cover all areas of learning. Children concentrate and persist at their chosen activities. They have great fun investigating and exploring with oats, pasta, gravel and water. Children's communication is developing well. The childminder speaks constantly to children and gives them a running commentary of what they are doing. Children learn new songs and enjoy following stories. This helps to increase their listening skills and develop their understanding and vocabulary. Trips are made to the library and the zoo. This helps children to learn about people that help them and animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder warmly welcomes children and their families into her home. She is a calm role model and gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. The childminder teaches children to show respect, take turns with the toys and to listen attentively to instructions. She consistently draws children attention to safety routines. They learn to wear hats and drink plenty of water while playing outdoors in hot weather. Children adopt good hygiene routines from a young age. For example, young children wash their hands with support following nappy changing routines. The childminder provides children with a variety of nutritious and balanced meals and snacks. They feed themselves independently and learn about good table manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They confidently chat to the childminder and call her by name. Children are encouraged to have a go and try things for themselves. They use numbers in conversations and learn about colours and shapes. Children also build strong friendships. They enjoy local toddler groups where they have opportunities to play and interact with other children. These activities help to prepare children emotionally, and provide them with the social skills they need for starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484840 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1002397 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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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 Marks Tey, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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