Wheatley, Victoria Emma

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2017 10 April 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

 The childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities and resources to support children's learning in all areas. She effectively organises her space and toys so that children can make safe and independent choices in their play.  The childminder has developed close, caring relationships with the children in her care. She provides a warm, secure and nurturing environment so children quickly settle and feel secure.  Children are articulate and confident communicators. The childminder engages children in lively discussions and provides many opportunities to develop their vocabulary.  The childminder gives a high priority to children's safety and supports effectively their growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.  Partnerships with parents is strong. The childminder works closely with them to promote children's learning at home and in the setting.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to regular training to update her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established highly successful ways to share and obtain in- depth information with the other early years settings that children attend.  The childminder is not always making the most of opportunities to extend children's early reading skills.

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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 more ways to share and obtain in-depth information about children's learning with the other early years settings that they attend to ensure consistency and to complement teaching further  enhance opportunities for children to extend their early reading skills.

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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 the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare or if they are at risk from extreme views or behaviour. The childminder has moved house since the last inspection. She has carefully risk assessed the play areas that children use to ensure their safety and security in her new home. The childminder accurately evaluates the effectiveness of her setting. She considers the views of parents and children when identifying areas for improvement. This helps to have a positive impact on the care and education she provides for children. Parents say they value the flexible hours and the happy, nurturing environment the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and plans exciting activities linked to children's interests and enthusiasms. For example, children collect natural resources from the beach and use these to create models, pictures and small-world scenarios. The childminder joins in with children's play, sitting on the floor and engaging them through positive interactions. Children are excited when they make new discoveries. They use paint to mix and make new colours. They play imaginatively as they act out what happens on a pretend visit to the doctor. The childminder uses her observations and assessments effectively to help her monitor children's development. This information is used to successfully plan activities that build further on what children already know and can do.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved, considerate and polite. The childminder has high expectations of all children. She helps them learn to respect each other and the environment. There is a strong emphasis on developing independence as children learn to try to do things for themselves. The childminder is mindful of the effects of hot temperatures. Children learn to drink plenty of water, wear sun hats and apply sun cream to protect their skin. She promotes children's physical development well. Children play energetically in the garden and enjoy physical challenges on outings to local parks. The childminder makes good use of the local community to widen children's experiences and extend their learning. At local groups, children make new friends and play with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They show excitement in their learning, concentrate well on tasks and speak confidently. Children gain useful skills for future learning and in readiness for their move on to nursery and school. They develop good social skills and manage their own personal hygiene competently. Children use mathematical language as they play hopscotch, complete puzzles or count shells. They are starting to look at books for pleasure and ask questions about what they can see in the illustrations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366392 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 1087290 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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