Childminder EY451812

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2017 6 February 2013

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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 safe and welcoming family home where children feel emotionally secure and learn effectively through play and exploration.  The childminder carefully observes and assesses children's achievements. She successfully uses this information to identify and plan for their learning priorities.  Children enjoy exploring the world around them. The childminder provides them with trips to the library, local parks and the zoo. They also visit community groups where they can make new friends and mix with larger groups of children.  The childminder is a kind and patient role model. She teaches children that some toys need to be shared and supports toddlers to show care and consideration for each other's feelings.  The childminder is highly motivated and shows a very positive attitude towards continually developing her practice. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from the last inspection and has achieved a qualification at level 3.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share detailed information about their children's ongoing learning at home to complement her good teaching and enable her to plan even more precisely for the next steps in their learning.  On occasions, the childminder is overly enthusiastic in her interactions and children are not always given enough time to think, respond to questions and share their ideas.

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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

 explore further ways to help parents regularly share what they know their children can do at home and use this information to build on their learning.  enhance opportunities for children to share their knowledge, think through ideas and respond to questions.

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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 viewed a focused activity with the childminder and discussed the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of the persons working and living in the house.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from those spoken to on the day of the inspection and from their written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and her co-childminder work closely together to ensure that activities and routines run smoothly. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do should she have a concern about a child's welfare or if they are at risk from extreme behaviour or views. She regularly carries out risk assessments of her home to ensure that children play in a safe and secure environment indoors and outdoors. The childminder continually reflects on all aspects of her provision and shows a strong capacity for further improvement. She successfully gathers and uses the views of parents and children to help shape her service. Parents are extremely positive about the childminder's work with their children. The childminder also has very good relationships with other settings and the local children's centre.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder brings excitement to the activities she provides. Children enjoy their learning and are keen to try new activities. They enjoy using their senses as they explore sand, water and bubbles. The childminder encourages children to use their imaginations as they act out real-life scenarios. She joins them as they prepare and serve take-away meals in the playhouse. Children show great interest in the natural world as they observe the life cycle of caterpillars turning into butterflies. They also take also part in activities to mark different cultural events and festivals. The childminder carefully tracks children's development from their starting points. This means she can identify any gaps in learning and ensure that no child falls behind.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. The childminder obtains detailed information about children's care needs on entry. This, along with home visits and flexible settling-in arrangements, helps children to feel secure. Children learn about the importance of safe and healthy lifestyles. They have regular opportunities to play outdoors and have fun as they practise a variety of physical skills. The childminder effectively teaches children good personal hygiene routines; toilet training is sensitively carried out. Children enjoy developing their independence as they pour their drinks and feed themselves at mealtimes. They learn to care for their environment and the local community. For example, they put their toys away after use and they create items for display at the local village show.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are gaining the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school. Children's physical skills are developing quickly and they use one-handed tools, such as pencils and paint brushes with increasing accuracy. Children listen carefully to instructions and enjoy making their own choices. They show a willingness to try things out and are eager to demonstrate the new things they learn, such as the sounds that different letters represent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451812 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1066213 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 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Great Horkesley, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder works alongside her husband, who is also a registered childminder. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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