Childminder EY396243

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 17 June 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

 The childminder uses her assessments effectively to support children's progress. She builds on children's interests and the next stages in their learning to support their unique individual learning needs.  The childminder risk assesses her premises and environment to enable her to identify and address any potential hazards. Children play and learn in safe and secure surroundings.  Children's behaviour is good. They learn to negotiate, consider the needs of others and compromise very well. They respect clear boundaries and respond positively to regular praise from the childminder.  The childminder complements and builds on children's learning and social skills through a variety of interesting outings.  The childminder effectively promotes children's emotional well-being. Children are confident and relaxed and form strong relationships with each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's evaluation and plans for professional development are not sufficiently focused on raising the quality of teaching and children's learning to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not find out as much information as possible from parents about their children's learning from the very start.

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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

 refine self-evaluation procedures even further and reflect on precise areas of development that drive improvements to the highest possible level  seek more detailed information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start at the setting.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and enhances her knowledge by completing associated online training. She has a good understanding of child protection and how to keep children safe. She uses her links with a local authority adviser and other childminders effectively to help her maintain the good quality of her provision. She works closely with other settings that children attend. As a result, children benefit from a shared approach to their learning and they feel confident at times of change. Since the last inspection, the childminder has continued to develop the learning environment and children are able to share their ideas to support their ability to solve problems. The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. They are very complimentary about the childminder. For example, they comment that they value the care and learning their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder meets the children's individual needs well. She takes account of children's interests and interacts with them during their play. As a result, children enjoy their learning and are keen to explore. They confidently help themselves to the wide range of interesting toys and resources indoors and outside. The childminder encourages the children to lead their play and adapts activities to support their changing interests to motivate and engage them. For example, children are captivated as they make marks with paint using their feet and enjoy the sensory experience of the cold paint on their feet. As they play, the childminder asks questions to help promote children's mathematical development. For example, they count how many footprints they make and identify the colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very confident and eager to play and explore. They are active in their own learning and making choices about what they do. Children have varied opportunities to develop their physical skills outside. The childminder meticulously supervises children and gives them help and guidance as they persevere to make their own obstacle course. This helps to support them to manage their own safety and develop their own ideas. Children develop good levels of independence. They learn to manage their personal care needs and develop a strong understanding of good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve well at the levels typical for their age. Children are eager to explore and find out more and are imaginative and creative. They develop independence as they make decisions about their play and manage their self-care needs well. Children develop their early writing skills; they make marks outside in the garden using chalk. They enjoy books, stories and rhymes. Children develop a good understanding of numbers, colours and shapes. They enjoy counting and problem-solving games. They are well prepared for the next stage of learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396243 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1093965 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Benfleet, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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