Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2017 18 June 2014

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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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has implemented effective changes in her practice. She reflects on her work and is committed to improving her provision.  The childminder is skilful at supporting children's communication and language skills. She talks clearly, listens carefully to children and uses questions to engage them in conversations.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides activities that they enjoy and that help them to make good progress.  The childminder is warm and caring. She offers children a home-from-home environment and builds strong relationships with every child in her care. Children are settled, happy and confident. Their emotional well-being is highly promoted.  Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. For example, they comment that their children are well looked after and safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder requests information from parents when their child first attends, but this focuses more on their care needs than on their learning.  The childminder's process for monitoring children's progress is not consistently as precise as possible to help focus on raising the good standards of teaching even further.

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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

 seek more-detailed information from parents when children first start in order to inform planning more swiftly from the outset  strengthen further the monitoring of children's progress to consistently target teaching as precisely as possible to help them make even higher levels of progress.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and uses her knowledge to help support children's welfare. She knows the local procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder keeps her child protection and first-aid knowledge up to date and ensures that she is aware of current early years practice. A wide range of relevant policies and procedures is frequently reviewed and put into practice. The childminder is very proactive in the way she supports children to learn about their own safety and takes effective action to minimise any hazards. This helps her care for children in a safe and secure environment. The childminder is committed to working together with other providers to ensure continuity of care and learning for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She interacts purposefully with children to support their development effectivity. The childminder provides stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests. She asks what they like to do and plans a variety of activities based on their interests. Children are supported with their physical development as they learn to handle different utensils when rolling out and cutting soft dough. The childminder takes regular opportunities to model mathematics during play and daily routines. Children have a good understanding of counting, numbers and sorting. They play well during games, such as dominoes, that develop their sharing and turn taking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds good relationships with children. She carefully meets their needs and interests and praises them for their achievements. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being and prepares them well for their eventual move on to school. There are many opportunities provided for children to be in the fresh air and engage in physical play. They spend a good amount of time in the childminder's garden and visit local nature reserves and parks. Children manage their self-care confidently. They wash their hands at appropriate times during the day and brush their teeth after meals. The childminder provides them with opportunities to learn about healthy foods through fun and interesting activities. For example, they grow vegetables and make fruit kebabs. This helps them develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good rates of progress and are working comfortably within the expected levels for their age. They are learning to communicate well and use new words in context. Children develop secure reading skills, as they being to explore words in books and understand that text carries meaning. The learn how to cooperate with others and develop the skills and attitudes they need for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128091 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1086941 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Basildon, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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