Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2017 11 May 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

 Reflective practice is embedded into the childminder's assessment of her childminding setting. She talks regularly with her assistant to discuss practice issues and improvements they can make to the provision.  Partnerships with parents are highly effective. The childminder is dedicated to working together with them. She keeps them fully informed about their children's day and learning.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with. She plans activities that are varied and interesting. Activities build on what children already know and support their good progress.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well. They are happy, settled and enjoy their time in this welcoming childminding setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not wholly effective to ensure that she is able to build on her knowledge of current legislation and good practice guidance.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to further promote children's thinking skills. She does not consistently give children enough time to respond to questions and express their own ideas through words or actions.

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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

 target the plans for professional development in order to build on existing knowledge and understanding of legislation and good practice guidance  focus more closely on consistently supporting children's developing thinking skills.

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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 observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. She spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, assistant and household members. She also checked the qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the indicators of abuse and knows how to report concerns about children. She is committed to providing a good quality provision and supervises the work of her assistant to ensure that children receive effective learning experiences. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder, describing her as, 'Caring and nurturing with a great sense of fun'. Parents state that they would, 'Fully recommend her as a professional, caring and competent childminder'. The childminder has established successful partnerships with other professionals involved with the children that helps ensure their individual needs are identified and met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and understands where they are in their development. She uses this information to plan for the next steps in their learning. Children readily access the wide range of activities both indoors and outside. The childminder reacts well to the short concentration span of babies and young children. She is actively engaged in their play and is led by what they want to do. For example, when children are playing in the water tray, the childminder encourages them to fill and empty containers. She is led by their interest in climbing into the tray and sitting in the water and readily moves on to help children to enjoy the sensory experience of water. The childminder supports the babbles and gestures of younger children, providing a commentary about what they are doing and introducing new vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Transitions from home to the childminding setting are managed well. Individual routines for sleeping and feeding are followed, promoting continuity of care. Children have close emotional attachments to the childminder, readily going to her for cuddles and to share their play. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm, gentle and effectively builds children's self-esteem, giving meaningful praise for individual efforts. Unwanted behaviour is managed according to children's age and level of understanding to help them learn right from wrong and consider the needs and feelings of others. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, promoting their good health and physical well- being. Children learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder checks children's progress regularly to ensure that they are making good progress. Children develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as starting nursery or school. They are motivated and enthusiastic learners, readily leading their own play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 560253 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1091223 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Brightlingsea, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. Her husband occasionally acts as her 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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