Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 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 provides a fun and welcoming environment for children and they settle well. Children form close bonds with the childminder and her assistant, and this helps them to feel safe and secure.  Children enjoy challenging activities that are appropriate to their age and stage of development and they make good progress. The childminder and her assistant understand how children learn. They plan activities and experiences that build on children's interests and this helps to keep them motivated and willing to learn.  Children are confident and self-assured and their behaviour is good. They learn to help each other and to take turns and share. The childminder and her assistant are kind and caring and understand children's emotional needs.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents and involves them in their children's learning. She gathers information from parents about children's abilities from

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This provision is good

the beginning and provides them with regular reports on their ongoing development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend fully children's understanding of the differences between people and communities beyond their immediate experience.  The childminder's current programme of professional development is not focused as well as possible to help her continually build on her knowledge and skills.

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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

 enhance children's understanding of the differences between people and communities beyond their immediate experience  continue to further embed a programme of professional development to target specific areas for improvement and to continually increase knowledge and 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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant and spoke to children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as staff suitability and qualifications, children's progress records, attendance and accident records and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading questionnaires and testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and manages her setting efficiently. She supervises her assistant and they plan activities together to support children's continuous development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder stays up to date with her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and keeps her assistant well informed. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of their responsibilities to protect children and they understand how to record and report any safeguarding concerns. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her premises and this helps her to keep children safe. The childminder reflects on her practice. She takes account of the views of parents when evaluating her provision and planning to make improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children and accurately identifies the next steps in their learning. She supports their developing communication and language skills well. For example, she interprets babies' babbling sounds and repeats their meaning in words to help develop their vocabulary. The childminder and her assistant build on children's imagination and creativity. For example, when children collect twigs on a nature walk, the adults help them to build a make-believe campfire where they pretend to cook sausages. The childminder follows children's lead, for instance, when they show interest in exploring water. She shows them how to turn on a tap and fill buckets from a hose. Babies thoroughly enjoy dipping brushes in water and painting on the ground.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They practise their physical skills, such as on the climbing frame in the garden. The childminder is playful with children and she plays 'peekaboo' with them when they crawl through a tunnel. She teaches children how to blow bubbles and they have fun chasing and catching them. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy food, such as fruit and vegetables. She teaches them hygienic practices and they become independent from an early age. Children learn about the life cycles of insects and plants. They enjoy planting flowers in the garden and learn how they grow. They mix dough for playing with and learn how raw ingredients come together to make the finished product.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies and children of all ages play and learn together. They make good progress in their learning. They are patient and listen well to instructions. Babies make marks with large chalks and they enjoy looking at books. Older children learn to count and recognise shapes, colours and numbers. They begin to write their name, learning the sounds of the letters, and they are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484271 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 1002349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18

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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 Bulphan, Essex. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and works 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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