Childminder EY494738

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2017 20 January 2017

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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 experienced childminder supports children's communication skills well. She provides comments as they play and introduces new words to extend their developing understanding and use of language effectively. Children make good progress.  The childminder plans activities that meet children's individual learning needs and interests well. Children are motivated, engaged and happy to learn.  Children enjoy outings. They learn to mix and socialise with other children and adults successfully while visiting the local toddler group or using larger play equipment in the park.  Children form secure bonds with the childminder. Parents comment favourably about the service they receive. They feel confident and happy to leave their children in the childminder's care.  The childminder is a positive role model. She provides plenty of praise and encouragement. Children behave very well.  Good communication systems ensure that parents can celebrate children's

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This provision is good

achievements in the setting and build on these at home successfully.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan as effectively as she could to encourage children to learn about the natural world, think more deeply and ask questions.  The childminder's does not consistently focus her training and professional development on building skills to raise the quality of her 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

 strengthen opportunities for children to think more deeply, ask questions and learn more about the natural world  target professional development more to strengthen existing knowledge and extend teaching skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household, and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions held during the visit.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the children in her care. She has a good range of policies to further support her practice, which is shared with parents from the start. The setting is kept secure. The childminder carries out daily checks and routines to maintain children's safety effectively in her setting and on outings. For instance, she keeps doors secure and records visitor information. The childminder works well with other early years professionals, such as staff at the local pre- school. This helps her to provide continuity of learning experiences for older children. The childminder reflects well on her practice to promote continuous improvement successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows each child very well. She uses information from her observations and assessments of their development well to plan good future learning opportunities. These build on children's existing skills and minimise any identified gaps in their development successfully. There is an effective two-way exchange of information with parents to support good continuity of learning. Children investigate using their senses. They have fun as they explore and begin name different colours and use their imagination freely to design pictures. Children concentrate for significant periods of time, relative to their age. They delight in turning their attention to painting their hands and recreating prints onto paper. Children sing and dance with great enthusiasm, matching actions to the songs and laughing. This further promotes the good development of their growing communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and well within the welcoming environment. The childminder demonstrates to children how to be polite and kind. She gently reminds them how to manage personal tasks, such as feeding themselves at mealtimes or their personal hygiene. Children have many opportunities to develop good physical skills and enjoy fresh air as they play in the garden and go on outings to the local park. The childminder helps children to follow healthy eating routines. Through discussion, children learn about foods that help them grow and others that are best as treats. In addition to well-planned activities, the childminder organises toys so that children can freely access a wide range of appropriate play materials. This encourages them to initiate learning for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children quickly become independent in their play and follow their own interests strongly. They are eager and confident learners. Children's positive attitudes help them to try new activities safely. For example, they learn to socialise with children and other adults during trips out. Children develop effective physical, social and communication skills. The childminder prepares them well for their future learning, including the eventual move to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494738 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1083535 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Wimbish, Essex. She operates all year around from 7am to 6pm, 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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