Childminder, Out-of school day care in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children settle extremely well at the childminder's welcoming setting. The childminder is very nurturing and sensitive to their emotional needs. Children bond with her and her assistant exceedingly well.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder's interactions with children are of an exceptional quality. Consequently, children's communication and language development is extremely well supported.  The childminder plans meticulously and accurately. She assesses children comprehensively to provide them with highly effective challenges. Children make excellent progress.  The childminder has highly successful links with parents to keep them very well informed of their children's progress. She provides excellent opportunities for parents to contribute successfully to their children's learning.  Recruitment procedures are effective. The childminder has developed robust procedures to ensure that her assistants are suitable for their roles.

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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

 continue to target professional development opportunities to further enhance the already good knowledge and teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the house and outside and talked with the childminder.  The inspector and childminder discussed a teaching activity.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and evidence of suitability of household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection issues. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concern, including what actions to take if an allegation was made against her assistants. The childminder shows a strong focus and passionate drive to provide excellent care and inspirational learning for children. Every aspect of her provision is superbly monitored, which enables her to exceed the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Professional development is very important to the childminder. She values training opportunities and undertakes personal research. As part of her thorough evaluation of the provision, the childminder intends to maintain her high-quality practice by completing further professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder gains a comprehensive knowledge of children from their start, to help plan their next steps. She fully involves parents when she makes assessments of children's skills and learning. She meticulously monitors children's progress and ensures all children continue to make excellent progress. The childminder's highly effective teaching skills have an excellent impact on children and this contributes to their rapid progress. The childminder provides a wealth of stimulating activities and toys that interest children of all ages. For example, children enjoy participating in a yoga session led by the childminder. Children's mathematical development is very well supported. They delight as they recall number songs and rhymes and are learning to recognise numerals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly effective in supporting children's physical and emotional well- being. Children receive outstanding levels of care and attention. The childminder is an extremely positive role model. Children behave exceptionally well. Children benefit from the extensive opportunities available in the outdoor garden. The childminder teaches children about the natural world in which they live. Children's understanding of the world is promoted extremely effectively. Children learn to respect different cultures in many highly stimulating ways. For example, they enjoyed participating in a traditional Indian celebration where they have the opportunity to sample a range of different foods.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are reaching or exceeding levels of attainment appropriate for their age in all areas of learning. Children's personal, social and emotional development are particularly strong. Children make excellent progress from their starting points and are very well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487920 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1009686 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Chelmsford. She operates Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 7.15am to 6pm.

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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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