Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2017 28 April 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 provides good opportunities for children to learn about the natural world around them. They enjoy planting and then caring for sunflower seeds.  Parents express their high level of satisfaction with the service provided. They talk about how attentive the childminder is to the needs of the children. They report that she takes the children out on exciting day trips.  The childminder supports young children to learn how to keep safe. They are aware that they need to wear shoes or boots in the garden to avoid hurting their feet. Children are encouraged to take appropriate risks, such as learning how to safely use large play equipment in the garden.  Children are developing very good independence. They can competently take care of their own personal needs and carry out small tasks, such as pouring themselves a cup of water.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not ensured that she has a current paediatric first-aid qualification in place at all times.  Training and professional development are not always targeted by the childminder to focus on building on her specific skills to raise the quality of teaching even further.  At times, the information exchanged with other settings that children attend does not always maximise continuity in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain a paediatric first-aid qualification. 13/07/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 extend the use of more targeted professional development opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and teaching skills further  exchange more detailed information about children's learning needs with other settings that they attend to provide even better continuity in learning.

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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 and opinions of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

On the day of the inspection, it was found that the childminder's first-aid qualification had expired. However, she was able to demonstrate through discussion a secure knowledge and understanding of what to do if a child in her care become unwell or injured. The childminder is due to start a paediatric first-aid training course within a week of her inspection. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child. The childminder has also completed training to help her recognise children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder ensures that she regularly checks the safety of environments used by children. These help her to effectively identify, minimise or remove any potential risks. The childminder reflects on her own practice, listens to children and seeks the views and opinions of parents. She uses this

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

information to inform her priorities for future improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively bases her planning on information gained through her regular observations and assessments of each child's abilities. Children are interested in the wide range of stimulating toys and activities on offer, helping to support their engagement in learning. Children's communication and language are promoted well. During a game of sleeping lions, children show their good understanding of how to follow instructions. They also use complex sentences to make their meaning clear. For example, they explain to the childminder that it is her turn to lie on the floor now and that they will sit on the sofa. Children develop their understanding of early mathematics through activities. When asked, they are able to successfully choose two sunflower seeds each for planting. Parents are provided with good-quality information about how to support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good relationships with the childminder. Information about children's care needs is sought before they start. Children appear happy, confident and safe in the childminder's care. Children's health and well-being are supported well. They are provided with freshly prepared meals and fruit at snack time. Children are well behaved. The childminder provides them with gentle reminders about what is and is not acceptable behaviour. Children are encouraged to develop good hygiene practice and know that they must wash their hands after playing in the mud to get rid of germs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress relative to their starting points. They show lots of enthusiasm and engagement in the interesting range of activities provided. They enjoy opportunities to socialise during visits in the local community. Children are able to concentrate well as they carry out small tasks, such as planting seeds and watering plants. Children gain the key skills needed for their next stage in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431497 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1094992 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Elsenham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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