Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 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 made a good start to her childminding business. She is keen to continue to develop her knowledge and skills. The childminder attends training courses and places a high priority on children's safety, well-being, learning and development.  Children display high levels of curiosity and are well motivated to learn and explore. They make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder, who has a caring and calm approach. This helps the children to feel secure and comfortable in her care.  The childminder uses a range of activities and visits into the community to help children learn about the wider world. She helps children to value others and understand why it is important to treat people with respect.  Children have good opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They eat nutritious food and have exercise and fresh air to help support their physical well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established effective partnerships with providers of the other early years settings that children attend to promote consistency of learning.  The outdoor area is less effectively planned to provide imaginative and varied experiences for children who prefer to learn outside.

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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 partnership working with the other early years settings that children attend to help provide stronger continuity in children's learning and development  enhance the outside area to provide a greater variety of rich and varied experiences for children who prefer to investigate, and use their imagination outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities, 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 the children's development records.  The inspector reviewed the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant, self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from 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 supervises children closely and provides a secure, clean and safe environment for children to play and learn in. She carries out health and safety checks on her premises to help her recognise and eliminate any potential hazards. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. Both the childminder and her assistant hold first-aid qualifications and can deal with accidents and emergency situations. The childminder works closely with parents to create a collaborative approach to supporting children's learning. She regularly shares information verbally and through written reports. Parents are complimentary about the care and education their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an effective understanding of child development. Children are introduced to positive experiences and have lots of fun as they play and learn. They approach their play with enthusiasm and become confident communicators. The childminder engages in constant discussions. She speaks clearly and introduces new vocabulary and mathematical language. Although the childminder has only been caring for children for a relatively short time, she carefully uses her assessments to identify each child's next steps in learning. She has also started tracking children's achievements to ensure that no child gets left behind and there are no gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and toddlers are happy and settled. When children start, there are gradual settling-in sessions to ensure they get to know the childminder and her family before they are left by the parents. Children confidently develop their social skills and self-confidence. They are also encouraged to become independent in their self-care. Children behave well and are keen to help the childminder by picking up their toys. They take part in games where they learn to take turns, share toys and play fairly. The childminder provides plenty of praise to help children understand what they have done well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy making their own choices and demonstrate a willingness to try things out or test their own ideas. They enjoy sharing experiences as they sit close to the childminder while looking at books or singing popular rhymes. They also enjoy taking part in role play scenarios and imitate the actions of adults. For example, during a shopping activity they select items to purchase and count money.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536361 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1095833 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 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 was registered in 2016 and lives in Grays, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant.

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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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