Childminder EY471144

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 2017 20 May 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports children's emotional development very effectively. For example, children are extremely confident, happy and form strong attachments with each other and the childminder. Children's behaviour is extremely good.  Children enjoy their learning. They are enthusiastic and motivated. The childminder organises a highly stimulating and interesting play environment inside and outside. The childminder brings excitement to the activities, as she joins in, to extend learning by asking probing questions. Children make good progress.  The childminder has fully developed the ongoing self-evaluation of her practice to include the views of parents. She is proactive in listening and using ideas to promote continuous improvements.  The childminder talks clearly with children. She uses different ways to support children's developing communication skills. The childminder uses actions alongside

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This provision is good

speech and clearly models pronunciation of new words.  The childminder pays very good attention to updating her teaching skills by very regularly accessing new training. Teaching is good and some aspects are outstanding.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not currently involve the most able children in the assessments she makes of their achievements.  The childminder's current approach to encourage all parents to share learning their children achieve at home is not always effective.

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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

 encourage children to offer their input as part of the system of assessment so they can share their ideas and opinions  increase opportunities for parents to share learning that happens at home.

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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. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback they shared with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to report child protection concerns and monitor the welfare of children in her care. She makes regular checks of her home and garden, as well as carefully planning outings to ensure the children's safety. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and provides support to close any emerging gaps in their learning or development. She has established excellent working relationships with other professionals, including teachers at other settings the children attend. This helps to promote very good continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular observations and identifies how she is going to help children to move on in their learning. She skilfully uses children's interests to secure their concentration in various activities and increase their knowledge. For example, she uses their interest in pretend play to help them extend their creative ideas, collaborative play and interactive communication. Children have good opportunities to develop early literacy and mathematical skills. For example, they count in sequence and compare sizes or delight in the achievement of writing their own names. The childminder securely builds the children's confidence in their own abilities. She supports children well to extend their vocabulary. For example, while they play in their doctor's surgery, she introduces words, such as reception, stethoscope and bandage.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptionally welcoming environment. She is extremely sensitive to children's individual needs and well-being. The childminder gives children plenty of descriptive praise for their efforts and achievements. This boosts their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder offers an excellent selection of opportunities to help children learn about the world around them. For example, they explore a wide range of healthy and nutritious foods from around the world through taste, touch and smell, along with discussion. Children enjoy exploring their similarities and differences and learn to respect and value each other. The childminder helps children to manage age-appropriate risks as they play and during everyday activities. For example, while children discuss their knowledge of bandaging patients, the childminder helps them to understand the danger of covering a mouth or nose, as these are needed to breathe. The childminder fully supports

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

children's very good health. Children thoroughly enjoy lunch that includes a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that they name confidently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to take part in play experiences. They develop the skills needed for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school. Children practise early writing and develop knowledge about linking sounds and letters. They play together very well. Children take turns and are curious, use their imaginations and make links with their experiences in their creative play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471144 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1087593 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Witham, Essex. She works all year around except for bank holidays and family holidays, Monday to Thursday 7am until 6pm. On a Friday she works in the morning 7am until 9am. The childminder offers overnight care.

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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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